The Main Reason Cryptocurrency Will Take Hold by taskmaster4450

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The Main Reason Cryptocurrency Will Take Hold
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Sometimes we overlook the obvious.

For all that cryptocurrency can do, the main advantage that it has over the traditional means of sending money is that it is a lot cheaper.  Outside the 6 week explosion in the cost of sending Bitcoin, this statement holds true.  If one is sending money, especially internationally, there is no better method than using cryptocurrency.  That is presumming, of course, the receiver can do something with it.

Cryptocurrency puts more money in the hands of people.

The sad part about the present system is that the people who can least afford the fees are the ones who are stuck paying it.  According to research, 74% of all remittance went to developing countries.  In 2014, the World Bank determined that if the remittance costs were reduced 5%, this would save the people of those nations, senders and/or receivers, $16B annually.  

https://qz.com/673302/it-still-costs-more-to-send-money-to-africa-than-anywhere-else/

Africa stands to gain the most since their remittance fees can run as high as 9.1%.  This is a stunning amount, usury at its finest.  The banking system makes billions bilking the poor.  Sure, they will claim there are valid reasons for it.  Never believe a bankster.  They do it simply because these people have no other choice.


Until now.

If reducing the remittance fees 5% will save these people $16B, what will reducing them 90% or more do.  When you look at the costs of most cryptocurrencies, the transactions costs are minimal.  As we know with STEEM, the cost to the sender or receiver is zero.  Even Bitcoin has seen the price drop back to where it is a nominal fee to send money.  Do you think these people really care if it take an hour or more for the transaction to go through?  $20 or $30 saved on the fees has a major impact in countries like we are discussing.

For all that is going on in the cryptocurrency world, sometimes we overlook the most basic reason for it existing.  There is now a better system available to the people of the world.  The banking system held humanity hostage.  We live in a world where money is necessary.  The fact that it is a so costly to send money shows how these people used the world for their own gain.  The time is coming to end that.  

I believe the usage of cryptocurrency will start in the developing nations of the world first.  The West really does not have a reason to switch.  Yes the fees are a bit high but not overly burdensome.  A few percent to send money does not bother most people.  If those fews got upwards towards 10% like they do in for Africa, you would see a rapid transition.  Nevetheless, it will start to occur.

Once the spigot is opened, we are going not going to see it stop.  The elimination of middlemen, in this case the banksters, only makes sense.  Basically they are sucking a large amount of money for doing something that can be done a lot cheaper now.

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@richgang ·
The savings will be easy in africa as you have stated
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@kretorkk ·
I like this steem, thanks for sharing bitcoin.
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@eftnow ·
Wow - such a simple concept, yet overlooked by many. This will break the stranglehold of the banks. This really shows how these technologies have a massive potential for successful re-distribution of wealth, without detriment to anyone, other than perhaps the controllers.
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@taskmaster4450 ·
It can also put a hurting on Mastercard and Visa
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@eftnow ·
Yes, I understand that they are taking it very seriously as a threat.
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@ireneblessing ·
Thanks, @taskmaster4450 crypto is the way to go when sending though here in Africa it won't do much since the internet is not easily accessed by everyone but you saying 
>The elimination of middlemen, in this case the banksters, only makes sense. Basically they are sucking a large amount of money for doing something that can be done a lot cheaper now.

really the banks are robbing people that is why here in Africa people dig holes and keep money there  than  being deducted almost 2% monthly for account maintainance
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@beautybangladesh ·
Thanks a lot about this informative post.I appreciate this...
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@stokjockey ·
@taskmaster4450 That is why I did a post 3 days ago to help Zachary @ackza to raise more Steem and SBD on his behalf to keep STEEM GHANA moving forward and showing people how to become Steemians and provide a place for them to blog and make Crypto's too..................
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@newageinv ·
We in North America oversee this being an issue but itbis because we used to being banked and the markets moving us towards this digitalization.  For us, it is a normal evolution of what already exists. Unfortunately, for almost 2 billion people in the world this is not a reality.  The unbanked are mostly disconnected given the hurdles out in their way to participate in any type of monetary system.  While most of us look at Crypto for making or saving money mostly, they just look at it at a necessary step to improve their wellbeing in everything from security to healthcare to education.  We are sometime selfish in thinking this is only for us whereas the world is much bigger and in need.  Great post!
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@preparedwombat ·
Gotta love all the nimrods who think we’ll build a border wall and fund it by taxing remittances to Mexico. Dream freaking on.
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@bananamemos ·
Yes, I agree that one of the main advantages of cryptocurrency is the speed and ease with which money can pass from one area of the planet to another.  Without bankers getting in the way.

I see you have a link to Mannabase as well, which looks to be a GREAT application of this concept.
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@taskmaster4450 ·
Thanks for the comment @bananamemos.

I hope Manna becomes an application for this...that would be great.  I am not sure how many of the people signed up are from third world countries...although it will take time.

When they hit 1M people getting the tokens, then it might be time to take assessment to see how well the distribution is going based upon country (if they can).  Until then, we can only keep promoting the idea and passing out the referral link.
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@bananamemos ·
Yes, all of these initiatives take time to flesh out and see how they fly.  I love to come across projects that have an intention to make a positive impact on the world.  :-)
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@sabbir1213 ·
Thank You @taskmaster4450 for clear my concept .

i find out cryptocurrency related article for clear concept about this.

just love you for this. carry on i am always try  connect with you.
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@edicted ·
Just like the Lightnight Network is a blueprint for off-chain transactions and Casper is a blueprint from switching from POW to POS, I hope that Venezuela becomes a blueprint for other countries to switch to the blockchain.  

The Petro is a disaster, but if the people reject it and trust Bitcoin (like they have been doing) we may see some amazing things happen for that country.  

Venezuela's dire situation is an amazing opportunity for the blockchain to solve.  As messed up as it sounds, [we benefit from their desperation.](https://steemit.com/politics/@edicted/the-power-of-desperation)
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@conceptskip ·
Powerfull overview and certainly an issue not actually realized in the "west". Still an issue remains, as people will need to be able to change back their crypto for fiat, and at that point - again - the will need a bank account... Certainly the crpyto infrastructure is something that needs to unfold. 
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@diogosantos ·
After BTC reducing its transactions cost we can be even more proud and confident to say that sending money is another advantage that cryptocurrencies offer, between so many.

Btw is it me or 11,2% is incredibly high for transacting money? Of course it had to be the banks with the biggest percentage...
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@geneeverettshow ·
Definitely makes sense!  So simple yet so many are writing it off...
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