Does Bitcoin Really Have a Target Audience?

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cipher42Member
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#1Aug 13, 2018, 06:53 AM
Every business needs a target audience. You can't just throw stuff at the wall and see what sticks. Bitcoin isn't for everyone. Not everyone gets the whole freedom and independence thing.
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greg365Member
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#2Aug 13, 2018, 01:02 PM
Yeah, and it's not just about preference. Bitcoin is also competing with sports betting now. Have you guys seen the numbers lately? Lots of cash flowing into betting instead of crypto.
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CalmMinerFull Member
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#3Aug 13, 2018, 02:43 PM
I totally agree. Not everyone has the mindset to handle Bitcoin. But isn't that true for every investment? Emotions get involved with any asset, not just Bitcoin. It gets treated like a lottery ticket sometimes.
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atomicstackSenior Member
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#4Aug 13, 2018, 07:41 PM
But Bitcoin isn’t a business, right? It’s just a decentralized currency. All you really need is to DCA and hold it. People who hate on Bitcoin just don’t get it. They’ve been fed lies.
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coin07Full Member
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#5Aug 13, 2018, 08:19 PM
Exactly! Some people think Bitcoin is only for rich techies or libertarians. But no, it's about freedom for everyone. If you’ve got a smartphone, you can access it.
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atlas07Member
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#6Aug 14, 2018, 02:22 AM
Bitcoin could be for everyone though, just not everyone is ready for it. I mean, if they’re not into it now, that doesn’t mean they can’t invest later.
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#7Aug 14, 2018, 11:41 AM
True. Investment requires spare cash, which many just don’t have. And you’re right, Bitcoin doesn’t guarantee anything. But it offers something that traditional banks can’t.
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SwiftNovaNewbie
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#8Aug 14, 2018, 02:17 PM
I think both Bitcoin and sports betting attract the same crowd. Risk-takers are gonna be drawn to both. It's kinda like a race for who can get rich quicker.
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gigamoonMember
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#9Aug 14, 2018, 02:27 PM
Good point! Bitcoin appeals to those seeking freedom. Many are just tired of the traditional system, which is why there’s backlash from some.
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dave.forkMember
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#10Aug 14, 2018, 08:25 PM
That’s like a scene from ‘The Matrix’! Most folks can’t see the truth behind money and control. They’ll fight to stay in their comfort zone.
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lonealphaNewbie
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#11Aug 14, 2018, 09:03 PM
You think most people want to use money? Yeah, but they don’t get the decentralized aspect. If they learned what that is, the trust in fiat would drop.
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greg365Member
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#12Aug 17, 2018, 12:07 AM
For real. If sports betting was legal earlier, Bitcoin might not be as big. The timing is everything.
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#13Aug 17, 2018, 05:21 AM
Lol, yeah. Bitcoin isn’t a business with a board and profits. It’s for anyone who wants to take control of their money.
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bear100Hero Member
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#14Aug 17, 2018, 10:47 AM
Agree! Bitcoin’s target audience is literally everyone. Who doesn’t want to manage their own wealth?
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nick_sageSenior Member
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#15Aug 17, 2018, 05:04 PM
You could argue it does have a target audience. Those who are skeptical of fiat. Back in the day, it was for visionaries.
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ryan23Hero Member
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#16Aug 17, 2018, 06:37 PM
But isn’t Bitcoin just a digital currency? Accessible to everyone, regardless of their beliefs. If someone isn’t into it now, that’s on them.
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#17Aug 17, 2018, 10:20 PM
True, but it’s a risky investment too. You gotta be ready for the ups and downs. Not everyone can handle that kind of stress.
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the_novaFull Member
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#18Aug 18, 2018, 02:28 PM
Yeah, but Satoshi intended it for everyone. Disagreement is natural. It’s about choice; let people enjoy what they believe.
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CyberWolfNewbie
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#19Aug 18, 2018, 03:00 PM
People’s opinions on Bitcoin are changing. You’ll see more businesses accepting it soon. It’s all about education.
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0xN1njaSenior Member
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#20Aug 18, 2018, 06:38 PM
Bitcoin was meant to solve financial issues without banks. It evolved into an investment over time, but it’s still for everyone.
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