Indeed, education is an important tool to change people's minds about Bitcoin and blockchain. The more people learn about technology and its potential benefits, the more they can appreciate its contribution to the world of finance and economics. However, besides education, there are other ways to change people's minds.
You can also promote the use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in legal areas such as tourism, retail, and micropayments. The more people start using Bitcoin and learn about its real benefits, the more they can understand that Bitcoin is not only for gambling or criminal activities, but also for use in the real world.

Bitcoin has a bad reputation because the governments tell people that it's bad and used in illegal activities. The problem is that average person is Dumb and the aim of every election campaign is to focus on these dumb people and tell them what they want to hear and at the same time ensure them that this or that is good or bad for them. They do these because it's the quantity of votes that decides the fate of results.

So, we know that bitcoin is good and the governments know it too but problem for them is that they don't have power and influence over Bitcoin, they can't control it, they can't do whatever they want with this currency, that's why they are giving bad reputation to bitcoin.

But, at the same time, what they say is right. You can see a lot of examples when bitcoin is used for illegal things but so is USD. Money is money, everything has price, some people pay for good things, some people pay for bad things, bitcoin is not the root of evil there. By the way, here again, they keep your attention on the fact that bitcoin is used for illegal things while they completely ignore that USD is used for illegal things and banks have constantly done illegal transactions on purpose and tons of money has been laundered via them.

Well, I can show anyone that I can buy PC/Laptop on NewEgg by paying with Bitcoin. I can buy KFC chicken with bitcoins, I can buy gifts for someone with bitcoins and make them happy. I try to show them by doing so that it's not an enemy currency.

I think the goal should be to inform about the facts regarding bitcoin instead of convincing them to invest in it. When you inform someone about bitcoin, you are providing them with information and knowledge about what it is, how it works, and its potential benefits and risks. The goal is to provide them with accurate and unbiased information so that they can make an informed decision about whether or not to use or invest in bitcoin. On the other hand, convincing them is like persuading them right away to buy or invest in bitcoin. They may think that it is part of a scam especially if they are already so closeminded about it. Since it is always challenging to convince someone to invest in bitcoin if they hold a negative view of it or believe that it's a joke, it's important to start by addressing their concerns and misconceptions about bitcoin.

It'll be best to inform people first and let them decide for themselves whether they want to use or invest in bitcoin based on the information you provide. We may not ultimately remove the bad reputation of bitcoin but atleast we are able to inform more people about its facts. It will be their lost if they don't listen.

I don't think we should even try to do that as it is usually waste of time. People have their preconmceived ideas about Bitcoin and amount of persuasion will change them. Instead, it is the best to let people come to that by themselves gradually, as Bitcoin is slowly getting into mainstream.



Problem is that you would screw us the regular people if you implement some system that makes it harder for criminals to use Bitcoin.

A system is actually already in place. There are now updated crypto regulations. There is already KYC/AML required by governments. But may I remind you that this is not Bitcoin's task. Bitcoin is invented as a decentralized currency, and it is truly successful being what it is. Bitcoin isn't concerned about enforcing the law or even making sure it isn't used by criminals. The problem is that it seems when criminals or some lawless elements use Bitcoin in their transactions, some are very quick to generalize Bitcoin as a criminal money.

Time is great at convincing. The longer bitcoin exists the more people will change their minds.

You need decades to change people's way of thinking. Sometimes you need a whole new generation to grow knowing about bitcoin. You can't make 70 year old people who grew up using fiat to understand that fiat is the real joke, not bitcoin.

The easiest way to make it harder for criminals is to stop believing them and falling for their traps. They are stealing from people because people think they can get something for nothing.

I don't think we should persuade people to buy bitcoin or try to make them understand bitcoin. If they do not want it, we will not achieve a positive result.

People need more time and more useful resources where they could learn about bitcoin.

Decentralization cannot be stopped and people are free to do whatever they want with Bitcoin. We do need to provide education but that is only limited to education and nothing more. Because everyone has different goals based on the use of Bitcoin. Even now the government has issued threat after threat for those who carry out illegal activities. Not that the government can stop the movement behind the scenes.

Time and time again we have seen this type of discussions and its just passing away, we do not need to really do anything. I get that people really want to see this pass and want to live in a more bitcoin covered world but that doesn't mean that it will happen tomorrow. It has been over a decade since bitcoin was created and we have already come so far, and if you wait another decade you will see it in a lot more places and in another decade even more. As long as that linear line is there then we do not really need to do anything about it. Just keep pushing and put more and more bitcoin into your life and that would be enough for you, let the rest take its time in history.