Bitcoin First, Not Only: Driving Widespread Adoption Through Education
As bitcoin (BTC) continues to grow in popularity around the world, how it is introduced to new users is very important to how widely it is used.
Some supporters are very set on a "Bitcoin only" narrative, but this can get in the way of conversations and turn off potential users.
Instead, putting education and understanding first with a "Bitcoin first" method might be a better way to get real interest and long-term investment in Bitcoin.
The people who believe in the "Bitcoin only" story often strongly argue that Bitcoin is better than other cryptocurrencies. But for people who are new to the idea, this method can seem rude and hostile.
People are more likely to leave a talk if they feel attacked or told that the investments they are making now are bad. This is especially true in places like Turkey, where a lot of people already know about alternative trades like altcoins.
To really get people to use Bitcoin, we need to stop telling them what to do and start giving them the information they need to make their own choices.
People can learn about bitcoin's unique features and benefits without directly criticising other investments if they are introduced to it as the first step in understanding cryptocurrencies in general.
People can better understand how important Bitcoin is when they know that it is decentralised, has a limited quantity, and could be used as a store of value.
With this information base, they can think more critically about other cryptocurrencies and see that bitcoin's value proposition is real.
A short-sighted method would be to tell people to invest in Bitcoin without doing their research first. People who buy bitcoin just because they want to or because they're afraid of losing out are more likely to sell quickly when the price changes.
This behaviour not only hurts their own finances, but it also makes them less likely to want to learn more about Bitcoin.
People who invest in bitcoin after learning about its basics and long-term prospects are more likely to keep their money in the market through ups and downs.
This kind of well-informed decision-making helps keep things stable and makes the Bitcoin community stronger and more adaptable.
To get more people to use Bitcoin, I think supporters should focus on educating people to start a conversation. The focus should not be on what people are doing wrong, but on what they can do better.
We can make the community a better place for newcomers by starting with bitcoin as the first step in learning about money and technology.
By putting education and understanding first with a "Bitcoin First" method, we can make the community a better place for newcomers to feel welcome and confident.
With the change in language from "Bitcoin only" to "Bitcoin first," acceptance could happen faster.