I'm excited to share that we've just completed our first test run of streaming our X Spaces conversations directly to YouTube! It's been something I've wanted to try for a while, and with Harris's technical wizardry, we finally made it happen.
During this test stream, we had a fantastic conversation about what's really needed to drive Bitcoin adoption at the grassroots level. Casey shared her recent experiences talking with local farmers who are genuinely interested in accepting Bitcoin as payment but are struggling with the technical barriers and lack of appropriate tools.
What became abundantly clear is that we're missing something crucial in the BSV ecosystem: an all-in-one merchant solution that combines payment processing with accounting and customer relationship management. Imagine a farmer at a market being able to take Bitcoin payments, track inventory, manage taxes, and build a customer list all in one simple application. That's the tool we need to create.
Raphael brought up an interesting model from the early days of Bitcoin adoption—BitPay's affiliate program. This allowed Bitcoin enthusiasts to earn commissions by onboarding merchants to the payment system. Implementing something similar for BSV could mobilize our passionate community to spread adoption one business at a time.
One bright spot in our conversation was the positive experiences people have had introducing the Money stablecoin (built on BSV) to potential users. The simplicity of a stable value combined with the efficiency of the Bitcoin protocol makes for an excellent onboarding experience. As Raphael colorfully put it, it's like the "gateway drug" to Bitcoin adoption.
We also discussed the need to get BSV back onto more mainstream wallets like Edge, which previously supported it but dropped integration due to technical challenges. Edge is particularly appealing because it was designed by accountants and has built-in features that would make it ideal for merchant adoption.
Looking ahead, we're exploring ways to support community initiatives through crowdfunding. Casey mentioned upcoming opportunities to represent BSV at farmer and homesteader events, which could be perfect venues to demonstrate the practical benefits of Bitcoin payments to receptive audiences.
The beauty of the original Bitcoin protocol is its versatility—it truly can do everything from micropayments to data storage to smart contracts. Our challenge isn't technical capability but effective communication and user-friendly implementation.
Check out the full video here.
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