"Like a drop in the vast ocean, each of us causes ripples as we move through our lives. The effects of whatever we do - insignificant as it may seem - spread out beyond us. We may never know what far-reaching impact even the simplest action might have on our fellow mortals."
― Margaret Weis, The Seventh Gate
I was with my brother at Walmart about a half an hour ago where he was picking up Pet Food and, as always, I was talking about Cryptocurrency, the current price, my predictions for the future, alt-coins, etc. Well, my booming voice... also, as per usual... attracted the attention of a couple who was also shopping in the same aisle as us. The guy overheard and he approached me for a second to ask questions. My face lit up and I was a little surprised and BEYOND EXCITED and HAPPY to answer questions he had.
He asked about if Bitcoin was worth investing in right now and he and his girlfriend pointed out that they had heard about it on the radio and were curious. His girlfriend also had the question about how it can be spent. I pointed out to them that my thoughts for a beginner right now would be to invest just a little (unless you're rich of course, then buy 10 at least haha), maybe a hundred or a few hundred dollars, and let it sit until 2020, pointing out that it may take time but that my prediction (though I'm not a financial advisor) is that it will continue to appreciate in value. I directed them to coinbase.com, as that site makes it SUPER EASY for someone who doesn't know anything about Crypto to at least get a few hundred dollars in if they want to dip their toes in the water.
I also pointed out to the girl that they now have Visa cards, as well as a number of other methods that can allow you to instantly transact in Bitcoin. I also pointed out that it is currently probably a little better to think about it as something that you want to hold rather than spend, since most are speculating a rise in price. I didn't go into detail fully, pointing out that the fact that you can spend it easily is something that helps increase the value, but it is better to hold and/or trade as an asset right now, rather than spend, imho. I had to go, but I could have spoken to them all day about it and the fact that they were interested, so much so that they approached me about it, emboldened my conviction that this IS THE FUTURE.
I just wanted to share this and point out that the simple act of talking with people about it, spreading positivity about it, and being helpful to beginners will help the movement exponentially and the more this is done and the more we are welcoming to newcomers, the greater the world will benefit. I don't need to mention that we will also profit handsomely by spreading awareness and adoption. The Blockchain and Cryptocurrency is the Future that has already begun, so I am more than happy to spread my knowledge, give tips and tricks, and help those who are interested in investing in their financial success and their future by joining the movement! :)