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I run nodes myself. Of the people I have orange-pilled over the years, 50% run their own nodes.

Really? I’ve had little success. Not sure if I’m going it about it the wrong way. May I ask how you did it?

One obstacle IMHO is the fact few are willing to actually spend some time studying it. Most of their information regarding #Bitcoin is from headlines and articles in media. None of which have been favourable for the bitcoin space.

There’s much talk about the ETF, but in my social circle I’m pretty sure it won’t make much difference. A change in the narrative by the media would probably make a bigger difference.

When it comes to business it’s stone cold dead where I live. I’ve tried and I’m still trying.

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Bitcoin Only 2y ago

I preach privacy from day one. I explain that running your own node enhances your privacy and reduces the visibility of your stack. When reflecting on who has actually done the work to run their own nodes, I’ve realized they are all also programmers, like me. Others I’ve orange-pilled who don’t run nodes are all non-programmers. They are successful in their professions, but they aren’t software professionals.

Also of note, none of them decided to get into bitcoin until after hearing me advocate for it many times over multiple years.

They all have eventually said “I wish I would have taken the advice sooner.” Maybe I can raise the percentage of node runners over time.

anubisSonOfRa 2y ago

I see. I shouldn’t give up on friends, but I don’t really want to become that friend who nags about #Bitcoin all the time. There’s a fine line I reckon which I don’t want to cross.

Where I live people place a lot of trust in the government. Bitcoin is seen as something which is anti government. Something anti government must be shady and criminal in their mind.

I don’t think they value privacy nor do they see it as a currency nor an asset class. I wonder if I could get any of them to read the post “The Bullish Case For Bitcoin”. Maybe they’ll be more receptive if it’s not a friend who’s trying to convince them? This is something I haven’t tried yet.

Bitcoin Only 2y ago

I often give #Bitcoin books as gifts. A small percentage of them actually get read by the recipient. I always state something like “Because I care about you, I am giving this extremely valuable book to you. If you read it and want more information about Bitcoin, you can ask me anytime”. Some do follow up with me.