Why is it still so hard to buy bitcoin? How is earning better? Why is proof-of-work valuable? How would taking away control over money from the state impact warmongering? What tools are most needed to help unbanked people use bitcoin? Is Bitcoin ready as a system of daily and retail payments? How do you introduce children to this new form of money? Have a conversation about the birds and the bees, then the private keys.

Chapters
0:00 Why is it still so hard to buy bitcoin?
2:40 What is your take on the energy inefficiency of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies?
4:22 Which tools would help the bitcoin ecosystems the most?
4:47 How does an unbanked person without FIAT or mining equipment practically get some bitcoin nowadays?
7:54 How do you introduce your children to the new currency system?
10:15 Crypto so far is not a currency that is used for daily payments, it's rather seen as an investment

These questions are from the Bitcoin Munich meetup, which took place on June 27th 2019. If you want early-access to talks and a chance to participate in the monthly live Q&As with Andreas, become a patron:   / aantonop  

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