160 sats \ 1 reply \ @deleted231216 23 Aug 2022 \ on: Ask SN: How do you onboard total nocoiners? bitcoin
I made this simple webpage to onboard people to Bitcoin as a payment method: https://anarkio.codeberg.page/bitcoin/ and a brochure: https://twitter.com/linkinparkrulz_/status/1543348394181148672
"Where to buy Bitcoin" depends on location. Where I live, there are still KYC-free Bitcoin ATMs, which is the easiest option. In the US, Azteco vouchers are also a good option.
In some countries, there is enough liquidity for cash by mail or cash in person in P2P exchanges (Bisq, Robosats, HodlHodl, LocalCryptos, AgoraDesk). In other countries, few people use P2P exchanges and instead trade via word-of-mouth, meetups and friends-of-friends.
Gift cards like Amazon, PaySafeCard and Google Play are generally region-locked and KYC-free Visa gift cards aren't sold in many countries anymore, but it can be a solution, if you can find someone who wants to buy a local gift card for Bitcoin.
Local Bitcoin, libertarian, tech or hackerspace meetups are also good for onboarding and finding people who want to exchange Bitcoin for cash.
Regarding wallets, any KYC-free wallet is fine (i.e. not Coinbase, Strike or others). Blue Wallet is generally my recommendation. It's easy-to-use, doesn't require a full node, works on Android and iOS, and supports both on-chain and Lightning.
I have asked friends and P2P traders before if they could send bank transfers or credit card payments for me (e.g. online shopping, invoices) and I pay them upfront in crypto or cash. Right now my only bills are cash-based (food and rent), but it's still good to know people who can help with bank transfers.
I offer web dev, scripting, graphic design and copywriting services for Bitcoin, but my educational articles and infographics are available for free here: https://anarkio.codeberg.page/
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I really love to see these experiences.
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