Bitcoin: The new digital gold that will make the money disappear
In public transport in Italy and Switzerland, money is no longer used, but a revolutionary payment method: bits, a virtual currency that exists only through the internet.
In addition cities such as London, New York, Toronto, Warsaw, Hong Kong and Kiev can also be paid with this virtual currency. The Bitcoins system is a decentralized network driven by its users without intermediaries. It also serves to invest, like currencies or shares in stock market, its price is variable and there are those who speculate with its value.
"Bitcoin is the first form of 100% digital money.It has no physical form or capacity It was created to live on the web More than 50% of the world's population has access to this currency. Bitcoin is more than money, it is a payment protocol that allows money to circulate in a perfect way. "Said Sputnik Guillermo Torrealba, commercial engineer and co-founder of SURBTC, the agency changed from Chile's most important Bitcoins.
The specialist explained that in addition to this payment system, is not a currency for their children, is issued by central banks that make decisions that affect their value. Instead it is a commodity, like gold.
"There is a limited number of Bitcoins in circulation (17 million) and it is increasing at a rate of 12, 5 every 10 minutes. It will reach a limit of 21 million and there will never be more than that. This is what allows their price to appreciate as demand increases, "he said.
The greatest potential of Bitcoin lies in transfer money abroad. Torrealba said that a large percentage of his clients use this tool to send or receive money from their relatives in various parts of the world. Today it is 2700 dollars and it is said on the net that it can reach 5,000 dollars and probably 10,000, as it is not an investment for so long term and although you can not buy a complete bitcoin you can buy fractions of Is on platforms like Bittrex, BItso, Poloniex, Coinbase, Xapo, etc.
"Today sending money with Bitcoins is cheaper and people are noticing it. That is why services that offer this solution appear in a simple way," he said.
Its other attraction is investment. "Bitcoin is scarce, so an increase in demand is not going to be accompanied by one on offer. The only way for the market to reach a balance is to increase the price, which is why people are buying it. Of making money, while more risky, are higher than with other older assets, "he concluded.
CELEBRITIES in relation to bitcoin and blackchain:
--BILL GATES--
The man who said "There will be business types in the 21st century: those on the Internet and those who do not exist," Microsoft co-founder and title holder the world's richest man for several years, referred to the digital currency In an interview made by Bloomberg in this way:
"It's interesting because it shows how cheap it can be. You may not have to be physically in place, and of course, for large transactions the [physical] currency can be quite uncomfortable."
--ASHTON KUTCHER--
Actor and producer Ashton Kutcher is one of the Hollywood celebrities who has stood out as an enthusiastic Bitcoin, since in the month of January from his account in the social network Twitter said:
"Why do I get the feeling that the best protection against a Sanders or Trump nomination might be to buy bitcoins?"
--SNOOP DOGG--
Another who commented on this coin and is under the spotlight of fame is the rapper known for his hit "Smoke weed everyday", Snoop Dogg.
Dogg announced in 2013, through his account in the social network Twitter, that his next album would be available for the purchase with bitcoins and that would be delivered by a Dron.
"My next album will be available by bitcoins and will be delivered via Drone"
RICHARD BRANSON
The British magnate of the Virgin chain is part of this list of famous figures who have spoken about the digital currency.
Branson, the founder of the conglomerate that houses more than 400 companies, said in an interview with the economic news channel Bloomberg that he considers Bitcoin a working currency. Answer that gave the question of if it believed that BTC was a currency that could "work".
"I think it's working, and maybe if more coins were like that would be better. But in the meantime, there is a big industry near this coin, and you know that people have made a fortune with Bitcoin. "
BITCOIN THE NEW GOLD, THE TIME IS NOW....