Who Will Create The Next LocalBitcoins?

Who Will Create The Next LocalBitcoins?

LocalBitcoins was a popular peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform. According to coinmarketcap.com the project has unfortunately terminated its services after more than a decade of business in the crypto space. 

Launched in 2012, LocalBitcoins provided a secure and convenient way for users to buy and sell Bitcoins directly with each other. This eliminated the need for intermediaries or centralized exchanges.

How LocalBitcoins Worked

The platform allowed individuals from different locations to connect and engage in transactions using various payment methods. These included bank transfers, cash deposits, online wallets, and even gift cards. LocalBitcoins acted as an escrow service. They held the Bitcoins until the agreed-upon terms of the trade were fulfilled by both parties.

One of the main advantages of LocalBitcoins was the emphasis on privacy and anonymity. The platform did not require users to undergo extensive identity verification processes. This allowed individuals to maintain their privacy while engaging in cryptocurrency trading. However, this also meant that users needed to exercise caution when conducting transactions with unknown counterparts to avoid potential scams or fraudulent activities.

LocalBitcoins History

Over the years, LocalBitcoins had become a popular choice for both experienced traders and newcomers seeking a user-friendly interface and direct interaction with other Bitcoin enthusiasts. 

It gained recognition as a reliable platform due to their robust security measures. These included two-factor authentication and an escrow system that safeguarded transactions against potential fraud.

I found the website and process pretty reliable back in the day.

Unfortunately LocalBitcoins faced regulatory challenges in certain jurisdictions due to the peer-to-peer nature and concerns over “money laundering” risks governments often claim are associated with cryptocurrency trading. 

This and the “crypto winter” ultimately led to the closing of the platform and services that were critical to the Bitcoin community. 

Which begs the question, who will create the next LocalBitcoins project to help people trade and use Bitcoin (in person) without restrictions and fear?

Coinmarketcap.com included a great quote in their article from a LocalBitcoins customer in Venezuela saying:

“They were an important part of the hardest moments in my country.”

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Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Now Buys $10K Of BTC A Week

Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Now Buys $10K Of BTC A Week

Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO stated on a recent podcast that he is maxing out the limits on the Square Cash App and purchasing $10,000 dollars of Bitcoin a week.

If the Twitter CEO wants to buy more Bitcoin, we suggest he turn to Coinbase. Buy and sell limits are much higher.

On Coinbase regular users can purchase $25,000 a week. Verified users can purchase $25,000 a day. But once the funds are in your Coinbase wallet, there are no buy or sell limits.

What Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO is likely doing is simply a dollar cost average strategy. Dollar cost averaging (DCA) is an investment strategy where a large purchase of a financial asset like an equity or cryptocurrency is spread out over time with the goal of reducing the impact of volatility.

From newsbtc.com:

“In a surprising turn in the conversation, he explained that he purchased $10,000 worth of Bitcoin, which currently amounts to 2.7 BTC, over recent weeks, and could do the same again in the following. Doing some napkin math, this works out to around $520,000 in cryptocurrency purchases a year (considering he doesn’t go over that amount or purchase any other digital assets) — or about 0.0928% of his $5.6 billion net worth. Although this isn’t a relatively large amount percentage-wise, it shows that Dorsey is looking to accumulate for the long haul, as he dollar-cost averages in.”

Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Discusses Bitcoin On The Joe Rogan Podcast:

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Changelly Exchange Now Available On Android

Changelly Exchange Now Available On Android

The Changelly exchange is one of our favorite crypto exchanges, especially when you need to swap crypto assets fast.

In recent news, they have finally created an Android app for their platform! Many of the writers here at Bitcoin Shirtz use Android over IOS, so this is great news for us. The Changelly exchange is a go-to for us with almost all cryptocurrencies, with the exception of BitShares and STEEM, which in that case we use Blocktrades.us.

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From Changelly’s Steemit Page:

Changelly team is happy to announce the launch of the mobile app for all the Android users. The first official version of Changelly mobile app is now launched on Google Play.

The leading instant swap service finally is in your pocket wherever you go. Changelly users no longer have to open the browser on their gadgets every time they want to instantly swap one crypto asset for another. The mobile app represents an adaptive instrument for all the fans of smartphone usability, and offers exactly the same options as the full web version of the service, namely:

  • exchange one crypto for another in a few minutes via the Changelly
  • mobile app;
  • buy any of cryptos listed with a credit card directly from the Changelly mobile app;
  • explore cryptos listed and real-time rates.

 

The Benefits

Importantly, Changelly users no longer have to go through the authorization procedure while doing the exchange through the mobile app. The Changelly app users can either undergo verification by choosing the Google account to sign in, or skip the verification step and go straight to the exchange.

 

The Mobile App Description

In addition to the exchange section, Changelly mobile app includes History section, where the user’s transaction history is placed and Support section, from where the user can send a request to Changelly support team and find the answers to the FAQ.

Changelly mobile app is quite compact and simple in use. It takes up only 8 Mb of the gadget memory and supports the Android versions starting with the version 4.4.

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