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submitted 8 months ago by Sup3rlativ3@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

It seems like everywhere is asking for my ID multiple times and there are multiple international companies involved.

I thought the whole point of blockchain was decentralised so why can't I just buy btc without jumping through a thousand hoops?!?

I tried using bisq but it seems more geared towards traders and you need btc to buy btc :(

any help would be appreciated.

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[-] Omega_Haxors@lemmy.ml -3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Reconsider. Crypto has been outed as a scam for almost a decade now. If something requires it, it's absolutely a scam.

[-] rambos@lemm.ee 0 points 8 months ago

Im no expert and Im not trying to protect crypto, but this is bullshit. Its a wild market and there is a lot of scam going around it. Its like saying ebay or aliexpress is absolutely a scam. Im owning crypto for 8 years and while I did experience a scam (nicehash), most of the experience was not like that. Was mining, trading, bought loads of appliances and computer components, withdrawals...

Dont have a good suggestion for OP tho, but maybe local forums have trade topics where you can find a seller and meet them in person. Its been much easier 5 years ago, but seems like almost everyone is asking for ID nowdays

[-] Omega_Haxors@lemmy.ml 2 points 8 months ago

There are two people, those who think bitcoin is a scam and those who benefit from the scam.

[-] rambos@lemm.ee -2 points 8 months ago

Hehe, I like your theory, but here is mine:

There are two people, those who bought bitcoin and those who didnt. Who ever bought it, made a profit because bitcoin is at all time high price right now 🙃

[-] Omega_Haxors@lemmy.ml 1 points 8 months ago

If you're asking me if i'm jealous the answer is no: why would I be jealous of someone who isn't allowed 6 feet around a school?

[-] shortwavesurfer@monero.town 0 points 8 months ago

This is absolutely not true. Are there scams? Sure. But there are plenty of legitimate businesses that use crypto. Take Proton, Kagi, Gratuitas, and Travala as just a few examples.

[-] glowie@h4x0r.host -1 points 8 months ago

Crypto and Bitcoin are not the same.

[-] deegeese@sopuli.xyz 2 points 8 months ago

Please explain how bitcoin is not a cryptocurrency.

[-] glowie@h4x0r.host -3 points 8 months ago

I suggest reading this article and jump to the "WHAT ABOUT BITCOIN?" section, which explains this concept of their differences.

[-] deegeese@sopuli.xyz 2 points 8 months ago

What a garbage piece of advertising. Bitcoin isn’t cryptocurrency because it’s better than those other cryptocurrencies. LOL.

[-] glowie@h4x0r.host 0 points 8 months ago

Bitcoin is not a Venture Capitalist controlled, pseudo-decentralized scam. There is no CEO. The rest of crypto are all scams or were built to "fix" a utility that didn't need fixing. Only the money supply and its ownership needed fixing, which is why Bitcoin was created as a permissionless, immutable, decentralized, and deflationary currency. Unlike all fiats, which have been grossly debased in recent years through manipulation by bankers.

[-] deegeese@sopuli.xyz 1 points 8 months ago

Please explain how bitcoin is not a cryptocurrency.

You’re just arguing it’s a better cryptocurrency.

[-] glowie@h4x0r.host 1 points 8 months ago

No, you're still missing the point. Bitcoin is the only one that was built out of a self-less, cypherpunk cause, to allow the dismantling of central banker's grasp on people's financial sovereignty. The crypto that spun up after bitcoin are all garbage, save for maybe Monero.

[-] rottenwheel@monero.town -2 points 8 months ago

Lol, braindead. So scammy Bitcoin even has an ETF now!

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