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127 sats \ 3 replies \ @gnilma 18h \ on: My friends think Bitcoin is a joke. There's nowhere to spend it or Lightning. bitcoin
I don't know how old you are, but if you were born in the 80s like me, you might remember the internet in the early to mid 90s. I'm seeing a lot of similarities with the bitcoin network in terms of adoption. A lot of question, doubt, and thinking it's all hype, all scam, especially after the dot com bubble. But then, look at the internet now.
In the end, if it's a good idea, if it's a superior idea, people will adopt it, because they want what's best for themselves. If you've experienced the slowness, control, censorship, and just the pain of using the fiat banking system, you will appreciate bitcoin so much more. Or if you're unbanked like nearly 30% of the population on this earth, you will probably also find bitcoin very useful.
Like Saylor says, "bitcoin is on a need to know basis". Many people in the States have access to a usable banking system and access to investments to maintain their wealth, so they don't need to know about bitcoin. But eventually, everyone turns to bitcoin. Like the sayings go, "We are still early." "Gradually then suddenly." "You get bitcoin at the price you deserve."
"An idea whose time has come is unstoppable." Your friends will turn to bitcoin when they feel the need for it. Just make it known that they can come talk to you and ask for advice / seek education when that need arises. Meanwhile, "stay humble and stack sats" my friend.
But eventually, everyone turns to bitcoin.
This is what I believe... to one degree or another at least. It's like gravity is to physics. Or fuel is to a car... either you have it or you don't.
Your friends will turn to bitcoin when they feel the need for it. Just make it known that they can come talk to you and ask for advice / seek education when that need arises.
We should be there for our friends, and be ready for if (and when) they come asking about Bitcoin sincerely and with an open mind.
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