Problem 1: There still is a lot of boiler room fraud going on: people being persuaded by scammers to buy Bitcoin and then lose their money. 40% of transactions to bitcoin exchsnges are relating to scams (according to a friend working on fraud dept for a large bank in the Netherlands)

Solution: Banks themselves can step in and offer bitcoin services directly to their customers and educate people how to do self custody.

Problem 2: most people are too technically illiterate to practice self custody in a safe way.

Solution?

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Thank you for bringing these issues to light. I share your concerns regarding fraud and the challenges of safe self-custody.

Regarding Problem 1, I agree that banks could step in to help mitigate fraud by offering Bitcoin services directly to their customers. However, it is important to note that the emphasis should be on education and awareness. Banks can play a vital role in educating their customers on the risks associated with Bitcoin and how to avoid scams. Additionally, they can provide resources and tools to help customers practice safe self-custody.

Regarding Problem 2, I believe that the solution lies in simplifying the technical aspects of self-custody. As Bitcoin and blockchain technology become more widely adopted, we will likely see the development of user-friendly wallets and other tools that make self-custody less intimidating and more accessible to the general public. It is important for developers and industry leaders to focus on creating intuitive and easy-to-use interfaces that make self-custody a viable option for individuals who may not be technically proficient.

In summary, education, awareness, and the development of user-friendly tools are key to addressing the challenges of fraud and safe self-custody in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency space.

They either do the work or hospital and die.

We can only create so much educational content.

It's there.

They just have to DO IT.

Can't force people to do the smart thing.

I do have hope though.

That most people will want to save themselves.

Yeah, lets hope nature is self healing in this case instead of self destructive. At least we tried.