Finding a Bitcoin accepted sign in my local shopping mall and later a unexpected crypto dinner.
Today I had to go to a small shopping center not too far from my house.
My key broke recently and I had to have it replaced.
I went to the shopping center with Bianca.
While walking to the key shop we came across this bed shop.
It had a very recognizable sign in the window.
I was well surprised!
Bitcoin accepted! In this small town! Fantastic!
If I had more time I would have gone in and inquire because I want to know more.
I'll go back there when I have more time.
I would like to know the story behind the sign.
But anyway, it's little things like this in my 'real' life that show me crypto is slowly becoming more accepted.
I think that's very cool.
Later that day I had a dinner with Ronald.
Now, I don' t think I ever mentioned him before.
He's one of my brother's friends but I have known him for a very long time as well and we get along great.
The reason we ended up together is that my brother had the great idea that he, his friends and me would come together on the first Tuesday of March to eat ribs.
A great idea to stay in touch.
Because for some reasons when you get older this gets harder and harder.
Sadly, when push came to shove almost everyone canceled for reason X.
Ronald and I were the only one left and we decided to roll with it.
It was a lot fun.
Ronald is a very smart guy and he told me he got into crypto around a year ago.
He invested in some projects but nothing major.
What I liked is that he was interested in blockchain in general and the technics behind it.
It's just different from the generic 'Mark, What do I need to buy (to make massive profits)?"
I could explain the difference between POW, POS and the DPOS systems (the one we have here on the steem blockchain) for instance.
And that's what I enjoy.
Explaining things to someone that wants to know.
And all this over ribs and a beer!
Could be worse :)
I love these unexpected little gems in life.
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That is so cool.m, I can’t wait till there are more places accepting it and I’ll be like bitcoin please :D
Can't believe they cancel on the ribs. taste so good.
Anyway enjoy and keep spreading the knowledge of steem.
Great how the acceptance of cryptocurrencies is expanding worldwide colleague @exyle. Here in Venezuela it is adapting among people.
I give you the idea of going to the store and see if you can get an interview with the owner... To find out how he knew the cryptocurrencies, why he accepts them as a means of payment and what is his opinion or vision about them.
How great to be able to eat and drink beers... and also talk about cryptocurrencies. Just today (about an hour ago) I was explaining to the parents of a friend how Steemit works and the cryptocurrencies... Now they want to join our community hahaha.
Greetings and a hug my friend ;)
@exyle,
Wow that's amazing! I wish one day I could see the same thing at my country too! So far I didn't see, but that's what I wish to see the most!
Cheers~
This is so cool! I hope there will be more stores that will accept Bitcoin payment.
I hate when people cancel at the last minute, though they might have valid reason. Too bad they missed some ribs.😄
Very nice to see that sign in a window. With BTC fees so low lately I think we will see more and more of these signs. Looking forward to wider adaption in the real world.
Nice you also got to have a meal with someone that understands blockchain. Haven't really found anyone other then my Brother Inlaw that does, at best everyone else bought some BTC and think that means they understand what blockchain is.
I hope the fact they are accepting bitcoin is just the beginning.
Crypto as a way of making transactions should end up taking over everywhere. Especially since there are better blockchains than bitcoin in that department, like for example steem :D
Noway! Did you eaten those FAMOUS spicy oriental spiced spare ribs?
possibly :)
A small food stall at my place also accepting bitcoin. It convicted me that the future of cryptocurrencies will still glow even there's still some issues with the government and banks.
I've spent lots of time on Steemit during the last 3 months (since I am here). I often see things that go on here critically. Your post was a great reminder, that the whole crypto-community is still a small one. And that there are not only people in it who use it for speculation, but also people who want to follow higher ideals and a positive change for the world. That's encouraging me to keep my faith up! Thank you.