Who cares if Bitcoin goes mainstream?

[nextgencoin]

personally I want Bitcoin to go mainstream, call me an idealist but it will mean sound money for once globally and all the benefits for people globally.

BUT. I'm also selfish and if people aren't going to wise up and are more likely to trust the MSM then who gives a crap, its their problem I mean as long as I can store my wealth in Bitcoin, move it over borders protection in a currency crisis etc I couldn't give a rats ass if it goes mainstream. I know mainstream would boost the price a lot but even if we hardly have any growth in users and it remains a niche market the price will still eventually increase enough to make most people happy. So maybe people should stop crying for acceptance from the mainstream and give a finger to them rather than begging for legitimacy and regulation. Ironically it would make Bitcoin more attractive to many people as well. Bitcoin is like the weird misunderstood kid at school and instead of being aloof and confidently different many are wanting Bitcoin to make friends with the popular kids, its sad, wrong and a mistake. Where's the revolution spirit and anti establishment that I'm sure Satoshi wanted and made Bitcoin to counteract.

In a nutshell screw Bill gates, Screw Warren Buffet, Screw the FED's, Screw everyone who opposes democratization of money that puts power back with the people not governments and their printing presses. Seriously screw em and stop pandering to them. We need leaders in the crypto community that instead of wanting to build bridges all the time should be acting more like the Sex Pistols.  

[hilariousetc]

Those who want Bitcoin to "go mainstream" are the get rich quick crowd.

Most debt slaves wouldn't know freedom or responsibility if it smacked them in the face with a pipe wrench. Why do we need them to use Bitcoin again? Exactly, we don't.

Not at all.

On the flip side, the more places I can spend my bitcoins without screwing around with fiat, the better.

And for exactly this reason. Bitcoin isn't to go mainstream overnight and will happen slowly over time. These get rich quicksters by definition aren't in it for the long haul and would probably dump their coins as soon as they can make a decent gain which will likely be premature in the grand scheme of things and looking at the full potential of bitcoin.

[Bitcoinexp]

Bitcoin has to be more radically accepted for it to be a currency. No point having 50 bitcoins if you can't buy a bag of chips.

[nextgencoin]

I'm actually not against getting rich, even quickly if that's the case but I don't need massive mainstream adoption to get rich from Bitcoin I just need the rest of the world to depend on rapidly inflating fiat. I know gold bugs often dismiss Bitcoin but it's a digital Gold in my mind even if not one single more person adopts it. And the reality is even if we do t have lots of people taking it we have many ways to convert it to capital goods or yes fiats. Fiats are fine in the short term, you just don't want to hold onto them for any extended length of time.

[nextgencoin]

Bitcoin has to be more radically accepted for it to be a currency. No point having 50 bitcoins if you can't buy a bag of chips.

I honestly don't know why people suggest we can't buy much with Bitcoin. Especially easy if you live in North America.


http://www.overstock.com

[Troonetpt]

Well, as a liberal, I definitely hope bitcoin goes mainstream

[medUSA]

I would like to see Bitcoin going mainstream simply because it is so useful. Bitcoin is perfect for transferring value across borders: paying for products and getting paid for services.

I know mainstream would boost the price a lot but even if we hardly have any growth in users and it remains a niche market the price will still eventually increase enough to make most people happy.

"Mainstream" and "price" do not have to positively related. We can go mainstream and have a stable low price, and it's not a bad thing either. Bitcoin would loose it's speculative aspect and users will focus on its uses.

Those who want Bitcoin to "go mainstream" are the get rich quick crowd.

No, not really. This is a far too simplistic view of bitcoin users and supporters.

[turvarya]

So maybe people should stop crying for acceptance from the mainstream and give a finger to them rather than begging for legitimacy and regulation.

I'd prefer Bitcoin to be legal to use. I am not on the black markets in the Dark Web. So, I'd like to pay for stuff I really need in Bitcoin. There isn't a point in having money, I can't use.
I'd like to be able to buy Bitcoin on an exchange. I hope for decantralized exchanges to come this year, but I still want to pay online. I don't want to have to buy me Bitcoin in a dark corner in the middle of the night, cash only and always have to fear that the seller might be an undercover cop.
Yes, we need legitimacy or Bitcoin will die, since most people will just leave.
So, please spare me your romantic anarcho crap.

[sherbyspark]

I think the general populus would immensely start understanding and caring about the technology once its released.
Right now, a lot of people understand the concept, but don't use it.

[Q7]

bitcoin's main problem for worldwide adoption has always been the volatility issue. with it going mainstream, I always expected the price to become more stable. I mean with higher market cap, it is harder for the speculators to control and manipulate the price. That's only my concern, or else I would be happy enough or would bother less on what happens outside my circle.

[nextgencoin]

So maybe people should stop crying for acceptance from the mainstream and give a finger to them rather than begging for legitimacy and regulation.

I'd prefer Bitcoin to be legal to use. I am not on the black markets in the Dark Web. So, I'd like to pay for stuff I really need in Bitcoin. There isn't a point in having money, I can't use.
I'd like to be able to buy Bitcoin on an exchange. I hope for decantralized exchanges to come this year, but I still want to pay online. I don't want to have to buy me Bitcoin in a dark corner in the middle of the night, cash only and always have to fear that the seller might be an undercover cop.
Yes, we need legitimacy or Bitcoin will die, since most people will just leave.
So, please spare me your romantic anarcho crap.

Are they selling Senior memberships on here to any retarded FED official that makes an offer?

What the hell are you talking about Bitcoin is legal. Who said mainstream means its more likely to become legal. You got it around the wrong way, if it stays a niche sector the establishment wont care, if it gets too big then they will come down hard on it more than likely. You hope for decentralized exchanges? What do you mean we already have them. And how do you think Bitcoin is just going to die? Do you really envision a time when every single person goes oh sod this I'm going back to the good old days of Western Union. So much wrong in such a senior poster it makes my eyes sting reading your post.

[Bitcoinexp]

@nextgencoin
I meant what i posted as a metaphora. But then my statement is true if you think of it in global terms. Sure bitcoin is going places. But wouldn't you want to see how far it can really go?

[turvarya]

So maybe people should stop crying for acceptance from the mainstream and give a finger to them rather than begging for legitimacy and regulation.

I'd prefer Bitcoin to be legal to use. I am not on the black markets in the Dark Web. So, I'd like to pay for stuff I really need in Bitcoin. There isn't a point in having money, I can't use.
I'd like to be able to buy Bitcoin on an exchange. I hope for decantralized exchanges to come this year, but I still want to pay online. I don't want to have to buy me Bitcoin in a dark corner in the middle of the night, cash only and always have to fear that the seller might be an undercover cop.
Yes, we need legitimacy or Bitcoin will die, since most people will just leave.
So, please spare me your romantic anarcho crap.

Are they selling Senior memberships on here to any retarded FED official that makes an offer?

What the hell are you talking about Bitcoin is legal. Who said mainstream means its more likely to become legal. You got it around the wrong way, if it stays a niche sector the establishment wont care, if it gets too big then they will come down hard on it more than likely. You hope for decentralized exchanges? What do you mean we already have them. And how do you think Bitcoin is just going to die? Do you really envision a time when every single person goes oh sod this I'm going back to the good old days of Western Union. So much wrong in such a senior poster it makes my eyes sting reading your post.

Oh the "establishment", I see. You should smoke less of that cheap weed. That shit makes you paranoid.
Btw. I earned my Senior membership and I am not even from the USA.

[CoinCidental]

Bitcoin has to be more radically accepted for it to be a currency. No point having 50 bitcoins if you can't buy a bag of chips.

 do you mean like 10,000 btc for a pizza ?

[CryptoClub]

I care. More than getting "rich" off the few BTC I have, just to silence the Bitcoin hating trolls. Priceless. They are already getting quieter even now.

[R2D221]

I honestly don't know why people suggest we can't buy much with Bitcoin. Especially easy if you live in North America.


http://www.overstock.com

But most people don't live in North America.

I live in Mexico (still North America, but still not the USA). I can't do much here yet.

[nextgencoin]

@nextgencoin
I meant what i posted as a metaphora. But then my statement is true if you think of it in global terms. Sure bitcoin is going places. But wouldn't you want to see how far it can really go?

Actually my honest belief is Bitcoin will go 'mainstream' at some point but it will be opposed at every point of the journey. I just wish Bitcoin leaders were a bit more confident about it eventually taking over everything like a good virus. So we can get to that stage in a cool way with a swagger or slightly begging to be let into the party.

The fact is this, the American dollar and financial system simply can't stand strong forever and when that's clear to mom and pop and that Bitcoin is unaffected or has benefitted from it then you will struggle to hold back Bitcoin even if you wanted to.

[nextgencoin]

I honestly don't know why people suggest we can't buy much with Bitcoin. Especially easy if you live in North America.


http://www.overstock.com

But most people don't live in North America.

I live in Mexico (still North America, but still not the USA). I can't do much here yet.

You are closer than I am, international shipping is your friend. I dont think it's shameful to convert to fiat before you buy stuff.

[neutraLTC]

I also care, bitcoin must go mainstream, this is our biggest challenge.

[vvv8]

Those who want Bitcoin to "go mainstream" are the get rich quick crowd.

Most debt slaves wouldn't know freedom or responsibility if it smacked them in the face with a pipe wrench. Why do we need them to use Bitcoin again? Exactly, we don't.

Just because you consider others ignorant in bitcoin or cryptocurrencies , doesn't mean they don't gain the same advantages as you when it comes to trading with it.