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They're MIT students; just because they aren't STEM majors doesn't mean they are idiots. These are concepts that should be within their grasp, even if it is to
by Crito 13y ago
They're MIT students; just because they aren't STEM majors doesn't mean they are idiots. These are concepts that should be within their grasp, even if it is too complex for the general public.
Hell, throw a brief rundown into whatever their equivalent of "University 101" is if it really does prove to be a problem.
- kyro 13y agoCan they follow an online tutorial? Sure. Could they find converting their cash to BTC with the proper safety measures in place too cumbersome a process to make the experiment worth their time and, if not careful, their money? Absolutely, and that doesn't make them idiots. Some people really like tinkering with new tech and are willing to put up with a lot. Others have a low threshold of frustration and might not see it as appealing. This isn't about intelligence, but ease and convenience. And anyone that says with a straight face that setting up BTC for even the average MIT student is a simple endeavor is severely underestimating the complexity and risks involved, especially when the alternative is using the established and relatively risk-free system you've grown comfortable and intimately familiar with for years.