How to handle a crypto-skeptic with 5 strong (but polite) arguments

No wordplay, just facts

Margherita Amici
DataSeries
Published in
6 min readMay 14, 2020

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How many times you’ve heard someone saying: “Cryptocurrencies are a threat, used by criminals to launder money and dealers to sell drugs”?

It’s indeed a common belief. But, is it true?

If you are a blockchain expert who knows the technology in-depth, you probably already have the answer. Although, how many crypto-skeptics did you turn around with your technical claims? It’s a frustrating process, I know. I passed through it many times.

And, if you a “blockchain enthusiast”, maybe you don’t know yet how to explain your points.

Well, it’s not a big deal, if you can let them understand that their concerns about blockchain and cryptocurrencies come from their ignorance. Sure, you have to be good-mannered if you want to have acceptable social relationships despite your efforts to explain your points.

That’s why I listed five strong — and very polite — arguments to adopt in a conversation with crypto-skeptics if things heat up.

1. It’s not a crypto issue; it’s an identity issue

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Margherita Amici
DataSeries

Writer with a mission: popularize technology issues. Blockchain & Crypto focused.