If we consider bitcoin a new form of money, it’s only natural that we compare it to existing forms of currency. This section views bitcoin through the lens of traditional finance to help us build mental models, define behavioral patterns, and ultimately better understand what kind of products we should be making.
When designing a bitcoin product or service, it is vital to consider what role it will play in the bigger picture of how we tend to manage our finances. A clear focus can be expressed in the technical features and how they are communicated, and how users interact with them.
This section described one of many lenses through which we can investigate bitcoin. Based on your goals, this lens may or may not be relevant to you. Make sure to pick the right perspectives for your product and back up your assumptions with user research and testing.
- Day-to-day spending
- Monthly budgeting
- Emergency funds
- Sinking funds
- Savings
- Investing