RE: Are we still optimistic - or are your knees shaking like mine?
I appreciate your thoughts! But I don't agree. Well, sure, there might be a big, uncomfortable wave happening when crypto and fiat clash... BUT I don't see a problem getting paid in cryptos since I can use them right away, for trading or putting them on a physical card. Of course I am avoiding tax right now, when I get paid in cryptos, but other than that it's not really causing problems in my business. I mean, I can do whatever I want with my products and services, not necessarily having them completely entangled with my official business yet.
Like you yourself wrote: "So, take notice, what is happening right now with cryptos is just one of the waves. Cryptocurrencies are a technology and we depend on visionars with money to adopt it (and we have plenty of them) and on large masses of people to use it or hold it. Yes, it's going to be a bumpy ride, but believe me, the central banks and people who don't want cryptos to become a thing can't run from the future. They can't print money forever and create infinte% debt."
I'm in it for the long run.
Yes, ok, I get what you're saying, but if you depend on that income, it might be a bad thing to do. For long term, yes, it's a very good investment, but making a living out if it it's gonna be pretty hard; not impossible but really hard.
Considering the ups and downs, let's say you get for a painting around $100 worth of cryptos. If that crypto goes down by 10%, you remain with $90. Bringing that to a larger scale(let's say 10 painting) you pretty much loose a lot of money and giving a painting for free.
I just found a guy with who I am arguing (it's more about bringing compelling arguments) about a post he wrote. Be aware that I love debates!
I am not depending on this income, I hardly have gotten any income at all in this manner. But I am open to it if crypto-owners want paintings or other stuff. But since the market is so up and down that is why I probably would cash out as well as invest further right away so the value doesn't disappear. I mean I already have a credit card and can go buy more art stuff right away :) So I do hope some people will start using this offer of mine.
I hope they will! Art is important but giving the modern days, I don't know many people to actually support it financially, including myself. This might be because of the general low income of normal individuals. Your hope stays in rich people...
Sure, it's a hard business. But I use myself as an example and if I have even a little extra money I love using it buying arts, crafts or other things from local artists. And I know that my customers aren't rich. But to make it all go 'round I should make my way over to the richer side of town ;)