How easy is it to convince someone that Bitcoin of a digital currency is real?

[EluguHcman]

The level of corruptions in the world today has caused some many distrusts amongst others especially when it gets to do with finances where people could do an undo just to get their wallets/accounts filled up.
There has been manners of distrusts in the sphere of finances specifically the Fiat currencies which stands as an attraction to dispute many asides.
So, due to all these about the Fiats (Traditional currencies) with its power of influence lingering to distrust and all that, how can you convince someone who is of a total Zero knowledge to Bitcoin that the Bitcoin is an existing and legitimate currency when they can't feel it out touch it with their hands other that having it imaginarily in mind that it is a digital and technological currency known as the Cryptocurrency?
Because i feel how hard it could be to spread this Bitcoin existence to a large scales knowing that people are not don't with the distrust of the traditional currencies which they can touch and feels protected and the so Bitcoin that can be touched not feel.
Or should I put it this way like this scientist would say that ... What you can't see, touch or feels doesn't exist just like the ghosts, souls and the physical body being of humans and all that livings.
Equivalent to the traditional currencies and the Bitcoin and other crytop coins.

[bhadz]

Better not to argue with people that are against with what we believe and what we do. It's just going to cause you nonsense arguments and you're just putting yourself into trouble. We're done with that era and there's no need for us to convince anyone and get into unending convincing talks that bitcoin is real, they should invest into bitcoin, etc. If they are interested, they're learn on their own and will use their time to do their research.

[Tribalchief]

Sincerely, it is basically a wrong perspective to promote Bitcoin because of the fraudulent usage of fiat currencies. Every thing that has worth including fiat currencies and Bitcoin can all be use for fraudulent purposes, so let's be guided.

I am a great supporter of Bitcoin promotion, but it is very important to target the right audience. Trying to convince or promote Bitcoin to someone who isn't up-to-date with the technological evolution of our today world is basically a waste of effort. Telling a non-bitcoin ethusiast about a currency that cannot be seen and held literally sounds crazy as they might sense scam in the whole story.

In conclusion, target the right audience, but don't force them with any information if they are not willing to accept.

[Lucius]

One of the best ways to show someone that Bitcoin really works as a currency is to find an online site or even better a physical store, and to pay something with Bitcoin. Otherwise, I can say from personal experience that most people perceive Bitcoin as something similar to shares or gold where you invest in order to make a profit after some time.

However, the reason why Bitcoin was invented is financial freedom and the possibility of transactions between people without the mediation of third parties and with the option for everyone to be their own bank.

The "problem" if we can call it that at all, is that people don't want to move away from what they have been using for a very long time, which is fiat or bank cards that don't require any effort to use.

[Don Pedro Dinero]

I'm with bhadz and Tribalchief. I normally don't put much effort into trying to convince people of anything, but in the case of bitcoin even less, as that implies that I hold bitcoin and thus have a higher risk of suffering a $5 wrench attack. In any case, I provide information to the people who show interest.

One of the best ways to show someone that Bitcoin really works as a currency is to find an online site or even better a physical store, and to pay something with Bitcoin. Otherwise, I can say from personal experience that most people perceive Bitcoin as something similar to shares or gold where you invest in order to make a profit after some time.

Unfortunately that is the main use today, although there is not so much difference between buying and selling shares and paying with bitcoin because I can sell the shares at the moment and with that money that goes to my account pay with the card in an establishment.

[Gladitorcomeback]

So, due to all these about the Fiats (Traditional currencies) with its power of influence lingering to distrust and all that, how can you convince someone who is of a total Zero knowledge to Bitcoin that the Bitcoin is an existing and legitimate currency when they can't feel it out touch it with their hands other that having it imaginarily in mind that it is a digital and technological currency known as the Cryptocurrency?

We are living in 21 century where most of theory become real. No one thanked in the past that anyone will be able to walk moon but 21st century proved that it can be happen.. BTC is not remains new now. more than 10% of World is now holding btc. Twitter, Youtube, Facebook users will see btc ads(Binance and other exchanges ads) everytime. ETF already approved btc. ATM has been created for btc purchase. Hotel , Restaurant, online shopping now accepting BTC and I think it's enough to convince someone without possession of physical form. Almost everyone is familiar with internet. You just ask someone to search for btc and then your 50% work is done and when he research about btc, he will ask byself other things.

[DabsPoorVersion]

So, due to all these about the Fiats (Traditional currencies) with its power of influence lingering to distrust and all that, how can you convince someone who is of a total Zero knowledge to Bitcoin that the Bitcoin is an existing and legitimate currency when they can't feel it out touch it with their hands other that having it imaginarily in mind that it is a digital and technological currency known as the Cryptocurrency?
Because i feel how hard it could be to spread this Bitcoin existence to a large scales knowing that people are not don't with the distrust of the traditional currencies which they can touch and feels protected and the so Bitcoin that can be touched not feel.
Or should I put it this way like this scientist would say that ... What you can't see, touch or feels doesn't exist just like the ghosts, souls and the physical body being of humans and all that livings.
Equivalent to the traditional currencies and the Bitcoin and other crytop coins.

I personally don't actively seek out people to try and convince them about Bitcoin or it being a real currency. Typically, individuals who have heard about Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies will try to reach out to someone they know to ask questions about it. And if happens that someone has reached out to you and you have the time and knowledge to explain, then you can do so. After that, it's up to the person to decide whether or not they believe in the potential of Bitcoin as a real currency, even though it's an intangible asset.

Do not waste time convincing others about Bitcoin. Let it showcase itself. Let others regret not knowing it earlier.

[dkbit98]

You dont need to convince anyone that bitcoin is real, but you can easily show them.
Tell them to download a wallet, than send them bitcoin tip, and buy them something physical or digital using bitcoin.
It is important for them to know why bitcoin is important, and why it is different from all fiat currencies. 

[sampoerna]

Honestly, it won't be easy. This is like explaining taboo and invisible things to lay people. And when they know it's not something that can be held, then they won't believe it. Sometimes, there are several layers of society that have not been able to fully accept the rapid development of technology. Or even if they are already involved in technological developments, they may still not believe as long as they cannot grasp it. And many people think that the online world is just a world of selling. That's what happened in my area. Not only that, sometimes or even often, people believe more in media that provide news that Bitcoin is a scam, dangerous, used for terrorists, money laundering and so on. So it will be even more difficult to explain this, because they have already fortified themselves with various negative news regarding Bitcoin.

[Z-tight]

I would not try to convince anyone about anything, take note that you should not give anyone investment advice, if that is what you are talking about. However if you mean telling people that BTC is actually p2p electronic cash, you can guide them on how to create a self custodial wallet, which proves to them that they are in control of their money, then they can spend their coins by sending some to you or using to it make a purchase either online or physically, i think this first step is enough for a start, to prove to someone that BTC works.

[joniboini]

how can you convince someone who is of a total Zero knowledge to Bitcoin that the Bitcoin is an existing and legitimate currency when they can't feel it out touch it with their hands other that having it imaginarily in mind that it is a digital and technological currency known as the Cryptocurrency?

If that is your goal, you can simply show him a Bitcoin marketplace or something similar. You can also show him how some platform accepts BTC or other crypto, it is not that difficult IMO. You could argue that some members in this forum or outside of this also use crypto regularly to pay stuff, including me. That being said, is digital finance that rare in your area? I've seen so many people use their phones to pay in supermarkets, even in a traditional shop in my city. The concept that money is not real unless you can touch it seems so outdated in this day and age.

[Z-tight]

The concept that money is not real unless you can touch it seems so outdated in this day and age.

Yeah it is so outdated, and while people know they can spend money without using physical cash, using their credit or debit card, but they doubt that of BTC because they do not believe in the network or trust what bitcoiners say about BTC. Instead they believe most of the negative news and information that the media publishes about BTC, some of which is that it is a scam and a tool used for illicit tx's.

[Lucius]

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Unfortunately that is the main use today, although there is not so much difference between buying and selling shares and paying with bitcoin because I can sell the shares at the moment and with that money that goes to my account pay with the card in an establishment.

I would still emphasize that Bitcoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency that you can send at any time to anyone who has their own BTC wallet. There you never need to be dependent on banks or various regulations and checks that can appear when you send someone a fiat transaction.

Paying in Bitcoin has its own charm and I use it whenever the opportunity arises.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Scams are easy to detect because if you dig down thoroughly, you will definitely find out what makes a thing a scam, but Bitcoin is not a scam. If you dig down the history of Bitcoin thoroughly too, you will find every reason to believe that it's not a scam. So, to convince someone about Bitcoin, kindly crack down on the history of Bitcoin with those people by telling them the reason why it was created, the purpose it's serving, how most people have trusted it, and the risks involved. If it's really some that have interest in joining the Bitcoin space, they will do some digging themselves, and when they do, they will likely want to invest. 

[Lucius]

Scams are easy to detect because if you dig down thoroughly, you will definitely find out what makes a thing a scam, but Bitcoin is not a scam. If you dig down the history of Bitcoin thoroughly too, you will find every reason to believe that it's not a scam.
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It's easy for you to conclude that Bitcoin is not a scam - but what about the people who became victims of a scam involving BTC, or those who lost BTC because someone hacked their crypto exchange? They (or at least most of them) do not think positively about Bitcoin, and they spread their negativity everywhere.

In addition, the official narrative of many central banks and financial agencies is negative when it comes to Bitcoin without going into the reasons why this is so. Even if you go to explain the history of Bitcoin to someone, some people will tell you that Bitcoin is still something relatively new in order to determine if it has a future or if it will end up like all the other "internet schemes".

I am of the opinion that we should refrain from any aggressive promotion of BTC, because then people react quite negatively and suspiciously. I usually avoid any topics about cryptocurrencies in real life, because I have quite negative experiences with people who remained convinced that I wanted to sell them something in order to earn a commission.