The walk will be supporting and raising funds for Bitcoin for Children, www.bitcoinforchildren.com.
Bitcoin is all about the future, and there is no better investment in our future than our children. ALL of them. There can be no social or financial revolution or even change without supporting, planning, and caring for the children who will live in the world that we create.
In that cause, all BTC donated for the walk that is not used directly for the walk will be donated to Bitcoin for Children.
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Monday, March 31, 2014
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
BitcoinStarter!
Bitcoinstarter.com Has approved the walk for crowdfunding at https://bitcoinstarter.com/projects/614
I'm doing a happy dance about it, but it is only a start. A very good start, bot only a start nonetheless. Much work to be done, but what GOOD work it is.
I'm doing a happy dance about it, but it is only a start. A very good start, bot only a start nonetheless. Much work to be done, but what GOOD work it is.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Walking is free, man
I told some people on an exchange chat room about the walk today. There wasn't much feedback, but then I didn't expect much. The group that frequent this site are mostly traders and miners. What little social commentary is posted is usually the utopian, 'won't it be great once everyone is using Bitcoin and fiat currency is a thing of the past' variety.
One comment from a guy on the forum that I like and tend to respect was, "Walking is free, man."
Well, it is. Kind of. If my goal was simply to walk this blog wouldn't be here and I wouldn't expect anyone to care about it.
I have my personal reasons and goals for the walk. I am upfront about that.
When it comes to Bitcoin, or any alternative currency, it isn't worth much if it isn't used. There have to be people spending it, AND the businesses that take it.
With bank services, that is an easy thing. The bank hires sales people to push its new merchant services. They convince business owners to use those services, and the fees make the bank money. That is how credit and debit card services became widespread and why different companies compete for the lowest fees.
Now there are companies like Coinbase and Bitpay that are doing that, and the more businesses they convince, the more bitcoin gets exchanged, driving the value up. For the most part though, the word isn't going to be spread by salesmen out to make money for the bank. The word is going to be spread by you and me.
Most of the people in the mainstream don't know what Bitcoin is, and most of the information out there lately has been doom and gloom, MtGox, 'Bitcoin=terrorism and crime' type of misinformation that we expect from the press.
I want to change that. Sitting here blogging will only convince the converted. If a nice, friendly guy comes walking in from the highway talking about Bitcoin and asking to use it comes in, that may change a few minds, and more people may use it. If a bunch of friendly people get together for the purpose of promoting Bitcoin, that changes the image.
I love to walk and want to do long distances. I love Bitcoin and its future and want to promote it. The two go together in this. I'm backing my belief with action. Putting my money where my mouth is... or would that be Bitcoin where my feet are?
I'm asking others to help and support this project because I believe in it enough to walk over 1,500 miles. I hope others believe in it enough to help.
One comment from a guy on the forum that I like and tend to respect was, "Walking is free, man."
Well, it is. Kind of. If my goal was simply to walk this blog wouldn't be here and I wouldn't expect anyone to care about it.
I have my personal reasons and goals for the walk. I am upfront about that.
When it comes to Bitcoin, or any alternative currency, it isn't worth much if it isn't used. There have to be people spending it, AND the businesses that take it.
With bank services, that is an easy thing. The bank hires sales people to push its new merchant services. They convince business owners to use those services, and the fees make the bank money. That is how credit and debit card services became widespread and why different companies compete for the lowest fees.
Now there are companies like Coinbase and Bitpay that are doing that, and the more businesses they convince, the more bitcoin gets exchanged, driving the value up. For the most part though, the word isn't going to be spread by salesmen out to make money for the bank. The word is going to be spread by you and me.
Most of the people in the mainstream don't know what Bitcoin is, and most of the information out there lately has been doom and gloom, MtGox, 'Bitcoin=terrorism and crime' type of misinformation that we expect from the press.
I want to change that. Sitting here blogging will only convince the converted. If a nice, friendly guy comes walking in from the highway talking about Bitcoin and asking to use it comes in, that may change a few minds, and more people may use it. If a bunch of friendly people get together for the purpose of promoting Bitcoin, that changes the image.
I love to walk and want to do long distances. I love Bitcoin and its future and want to promote it. The two go together in this. I'm backing my belief with action. Putting my money where my mouth is... or would that be Bitcoin where my feet are?
I'm asking others to help and support this project because I believe in it enough to walk over 1,500 miles. I hope others believe in it enough to help.
First donation!
After two and a half miles I was calmer and ready to start heading back. One the way I realized that this was good training and five miles was a respectable distance to start with considering that once the big walk starts next year I'm aiming for fifteen. I finished, sat on my front porch for a celebratory cigarette (I know, I know, don't bug me about it) and got ready to start working on blog, route, planning, etc.
The first thing I saw was a .02 BTC donation. What a wonderful surprise. Thank you to the person who did it. Not only for the coins, but for helping turn my mood around.
Coins
I just submitted the walk as a project to bitcoinstarter.com. Hopefully it will get approved soon.
The primary thought I have had about doing the walk as 'Bitcoin only' is that if that is going to be true, then all of the equipment should be purchased with Bitcoin or I am cheating. I will be promoting the use of Bitcoin after all, so how can I be walking in shoes that were purchased with dollars?
A future post will have a list of equipment and supplies I will need, as well as projected road expenses, but my rough estimates say that I will need a minimum of 15 Bitcoins for the trip, and that may be underestimating.
For instance, most people would think of needing a tent and sleeping bag, or shoes. Trail food makes sense. What many would not think of is a cart. Nearly every account I have read from people who have done long distance or cross country walks say that a cart saves stress on ankles, knees, and back. They allow you to carry much more in terms of supplies (think of how much water weighs and how long it can be between stops) more easily. I have seen everything from converted baby strollers to custom carts made for such ventures.
Now factor in the Bitcoin purchase. Egifter.com now takes Bitcoins, which is a huge boon for the walk, and one of the gift cards it carries is REI, so I can purchase REI giftcards with Bitcoin and then spend those to get geared up for the trip. Perfect. Or is it? Certainly REI carries much of what I will need. On the other hand, REI prices are not as low as Walmart. That is one factor that increases the costs involved.
Another is the location I will be walking. My plans as of now consist of taking the Pacific Coast Highway, either Route 1 or Route 101 primarily from San Diego to Aberdeen, and over to Seattle after that. There will be long stretches of Forest and parks, but the vast majority of the route is populated or heavily patrolled. Pulling off to the side of the road and pitching a tent out of sight may not be an option. I want to do this in as low-cost way as possible, but hostels, motels, and state campgrounds cost and they most liekly will not be able to take Bitcoin. All of this adds time, expense, and stress.
So the bottom line is that need to fund raise. Or Bitcoin raise, in this case.
Yes, please donate. The help will certainly be appreciated.
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The primary thought I have had about doing the walk as 'Bitcoin only' is that if that is going to be true, then all of the equipment should be purchased with Bitcoin or I am cheating. I will be promoting the use of Bitcoin after all, so how can I be walking in shoes that were purchased with dollars?
A future post will have a list of equipment and supplies I will need, as well as projected road expenses, but my rough estimates say that I will need a minimum of 15 Bitcoins for the trip, and that may be underestimating.
For instance, most people would think of needing a tent and sleeping bag, or shoes. Trail food makes sense. What many would not think of is a cart. Nearly every account I have read from people who have done long distance or cross country walks say that a cart saves stress on ankles, knees, and back. They allow you to carry much more in terms of supplies (think of how much water weighs and how long it can be between stops) more easily. I have seen everything from converted baby strollers to custom carts made for such ventures.
Now factor in the Bitcoin purchase. Egifter.com now takes Bitcoins, which is a huge boon for the walk, and one of the gift cards it carries is REI, so I can purchase REI giftcards with Bitcoin and then spend those to get geared up for the trip. Perfect. Or is it? Certainly REI carries much of what I will need. On the other hand, REI prices are not as low as Walmart. That is one factor that increases the costs involved.
Another is the location I will be walking. My plans as of now consist of taking the Pacific Coast Highway, either Route 1 or Route 101 primarily from San Diego to Aberdeen, and over to Seattle after that. There will be long stretches of Forest and parks, but the vast majority of the route is populated or heavily patrolled. Pulling off to the side of the road and pitching a tent out of sight may not be an option. I want to do this in as low-cost way as possible, but hostels, motels, and state campgrounds cost and they most liekly will not be able to take Bitcoin. All of this adds time, expense, and stress.
So the bottom line is that need to fund raise. Or Bitcoin raise, in this case.
Yes, please donate. The help will certainly be appreciated.
13F4HKnwqX7Y93yetr7YrkyypxFVbNPMrt
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