{"id":23072,"date":"2025-07-09T11:46:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T11:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/?p=23072"},"modified":"2025-07-09T11:48:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T11:48:14","slug":"how-to-explain-bitcoin-btc-to-a-know-it-all-in-5-steps-and-not-fail-miserably","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-explain-bitcoin-btc-to-a-know-it-all-in-5-steps-and-not-fail-miserably","title":{"rendered":"How to Explain Bitcoin (BTC) to a know-it-all in 5 Steps (and Not Fail Miserably)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-explain-bitcoin-btc-to-a-know-it-all-in-5-steps-and-not-fail-miserably\/#why_is_it_so_hard_to_explain_bitcoin\" >Why Is It So Hard to Explain Bitcoin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-explain-bitcoin-btc-to-a-know-it-all-in-5-steps-and-not-fail-miserably\/#step_1_%e2%80%93_bitcoin_is_digital_money_but_without_banks\" >Step 1 \u2013 Bitcoin Is Digital Money, but Without Banks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-explain-bitcoin-btc-to-a-know-it-all-in-5-steps-and-not-fail-miserably\/#step_2_%e2%80%93_it_works_thanks_to_a_network_of_people_not_a_company\" >Step 2 \u2013 It Works Thanks to a Network of People, Not a Company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-explain-bitcoin-btc-to-a-know-it-all-in-5-steps-and-not-fail-miserably\/#step_3_%e2%80%93_there_will_only_ever_be_21_million_bitcoins\" >Step 3 \u2013 There Will Only Ever Be 21 Million Bitcoins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-explain-bitcoin-btc-to-a-know-it-all-in-5-steps-and-not-fail-miserably\/#why_does_this_make_it_valuable\" >Why does this make it valuable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-explain-bitcoin-btc-to-a-know-it-all-in-5-steps-and-not-fail-miserably\/#step_4_%e2%80%93_you_can_own_it_without_depending_on_anyone\" >Step 4 \u2013 You Can Own It Without Depending on Anyone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-explain-bitcoin-btc-to-a-know-it-all-in-5-steps-and-not-fail-miserably\/#step_5_%e2%80%93_you_dont_need_to_be_an_expert_to_use_it\" >Step 5 \u2013 You Don\u2019t Need to Be an Expert to Use It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Tiempo de lectura:<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutos<\/span><\/span><p class=\"my-0\">Surely you\u2019ve been at a lunch or dinner when, just as you\u2019re leaving, your brother-in-law says: \u201cHey! Explain this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/en\/buy\/bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin<\/a> thing to me, maybe I\u2019ll throw in a few bucks.\u201d At that moment, you wish you\u2019d stayed home sick, but now you\u2019re stuck. You have to explain it, and today we\u2019ll show you how to do it without losing your mind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">We\u2019ll follow 5 simple, entertaining, and educational steps that will save your life\u2014especially when facing skeptical uncles who say, \u201cBanks are better because money is real!\u201d Today, we\u2019ll skip the technical jargon we crypto nerds love and stick to the basics.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-it-so-hard-to-explain-bitcoin\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_is_it_so_hard_to_explain_bitcoin\"><\/span>Why Is It So Hard to Explain Bitcoin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">For those born after 2000, talking about the internet, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/what-is-a-first-generation-blockchain\/\">blockchain<\/a>, or cryptography is normal (with some exceptions). But for the generation of uncles, parents, or grandparents\u2014those from the last century\u2014it\u2019s like discussing quantum physics over a barbecue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">The topic is complicated enough, but add technical jargon, and it\u2019s more than enough for your brother-in-law to stick with his traditional bank. These folks need to understand the basics. Most are torn between thinking \u201cBitcoin is a pyramid scam\u201d or \u201cBitcoin is real money that could change your life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-23178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-9-jul-2025-13_07_23-compressed-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"bitnovo_digital_gold\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-9-jul-2025-13_07_23-compressed-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-9-jul-2025-13_07_23-compressed-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-9-jul-2025-13_07_23-compressed-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-9-jul-2025-13_07_23-compressed-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Distrust of \u201cthe new\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">This isn\u2019t just about older generations\u2014it\u2019s human nature to fear the unknown. It\u2019s easier (from ignorance) to trust the crumpled bill your uncle got at Bingo than something you can\u2019t see or touch. Skepticism is normal, don\u2019t hold it against him. We all went through a phase where digital money seemed like science fiction\u2014until you use it, and there\u2019s no going back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>The key: translate complex ideas into everyday language<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">The best way to convince your brother-in-law is with examples, humor, and analogies. If you can relate Bitcoin to something he already knows, like gold or his own money, you\u2019ve won half the battle. Tell him it\u2019s like a Spanish omelet: you can have the basic, bland one (FIAT), or you can add onion and make it perfect. If he prefers it without onion, he needs lessons too. Let\u2019s get to those steps that will pull him out of ignorance.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"step-1--bitcoin-is-digital-money-but-without-banks\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_1_%e2%80%93_bitcoin_is_digital_money_but_without_banks\"><\/span>Step 1 \u2013 Bitcoin Is Digital Money, but Without Banks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Why did Bitcoin emerge?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Start at the beginning. He\u2019ll surely remember the 2008 crisis. Tell him how, after that, people wondered: what if there was money that didn\u2019t depend on banks or governments? What if you didn\u2019t have to hide bills in grandma\u2019s mattress? That\u2019s how Bitcoin was born\u2014as a solution for everyone, not just for online games.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>The idea of Satoshi Nakamoto<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Talk about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/who-is-satoshi-nakamoto\/\">Satoshi Nakamoto<\/a>. Explain that no one knows who he is, but he proposed a system where anyone can send money online, without permission and without absurd bank fees.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Comparison with traditional money<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">As mentioned, it\u2019s easier to understand something if you relate it to what you already know. Show him this comparison table:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-23179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-9-jul-2025-13_40_54-compressed-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"bitnovo_decentralized_network\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-9-jul-2025-13_40_54-compressed-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-9-jul-2025-13_40_54-compressed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-9-jul-2025-13_40_54-compressed-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-9-jul-2025-13_40_54-compressed.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"step-2--it-works-thanks-to-a-network-of-people-not\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_2_%e2%80%93_it_works_thanks_to_a_network_of_people_not_a_company\"><\/span>Step 2 \u2013 It Works Thanks to a Network of People, Not a Company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">One of the main questions from people who don\u2019t get Bitcoin is how a system works with no boss, company, or off switch. Make it clear that it all works thanks to a network of thousands of computers worldwide, all equal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Why can\u2019t it be turned off?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Answer the common blockchain questions, like why Bitcoin can\u2019t be turned off. Explain that to \u201cturn off\u201d Bitcoin, you\u2019d have to disconnect the internet worldwide. As long as one computer is connected, Bitcoin keeps running.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Each network participant keeps a copy of the transaction history, so if one fails, the rest still have all the info needed to continue. But you can just say there will always be someone keeping the network running\u2014he\u2019ll get it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>The power of decentralization<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">If you\u2019re explaining how Bitcoin works, you can\u2019t skip decentralization. A great example is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikipedia.org\/\">Wikipedia<\/a>: it\u2019s not a central office; anyone can contribute info from anywhere, and it\u2019s public for all. Obviously, Wikipedia isn\u2019t Bitcoin, but it\u2019s enough for your brother-in-law to grasp the concept.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"step-3--there-will-only-ever-be-21-million-bitcoin\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_3_%e2%80%93_there_will_only_ever_be_21_million_bitcoins\"><\/span>Step 3 \u2013 There Will Only Ever Be 21 Million Bitcoins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">We all know Bitcoin is limited to 21 million units and there will never be more\u2014everyone except your brother-in-law. It\u2019s a key feature, so you have to explain it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>What does scarcity mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Traditional money can be printed endlessly; that\u2019s what banks and governments do, hence inflation. But Bitcoin is as scarce as an honest politician.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">There\u2019s a cap: 21 million, and that\u2019s it, which reduces inflation and ensures there will never be more. (Actually, there could be less if people lose their private keys, but let\u2019s keep it simple.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Comparison with gold and inflation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Back to comparisons with things older generations know\u2014what\u2019s older than gold? It\u2019s the perfect example. Compare gold, fiat, and Bitcoin:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Gold:<\/strong>\u00a0Scarce, valuable, and hard to get.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>FIAT:<\/strong>\u00a0Can be printed as much as the central bank wants\u2014pure inflation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Bitcoin:<\/strong>\u00a0Digital, but scarce like gold, and can\u2019t be manufactured.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23074 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BTC-Limitado-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"bitnovo_bank_vs_crypto\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BTC-Limitado-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BTC-Limitado-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BTC-Limitado-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BTC-Limitado-1-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BTC-Limitado-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_does_this_make_it_valuable\"><\/span>Why does this make it valuable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">What\u2019s scarce is worth more\u2014simple as that. Money loses value every day, which is why prices go up, people buy gold, and smart folks buy Bitcoin. That\u2019s why many call Bitcoin \u201cdigital gold.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"step-4--you-can-own-it-without-depending-on-anyone\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_4_%e2%80%93_you_can_own_it_without_depending_on_anyone\"><\/span>Step 4 \u2013 You Can Own It Without Depending on Anyone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Another key aspect: custody. Know anyone whose paycheck got seized by the bank or for taxes? Your brother-in-law surely does. Use that example.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Self-custody and wallets: having your keys = having your money<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">With Bitcoin, BBVA goes out the window and wonders like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/wallet\/\">Bitnovo<\/a> wallet appear, where you hold your private keys and become your own bank. If you have your private key, only you can access your wallet. Goodbye banks, goodbye seizures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>What if you lose your phone? (reassuring answers)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">If your brother-in-law gets Bitcoin and opens a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wallet-de-bitcoins-que-es\/\">wallet<\/a>, it\u2019s crucial he saves a backup of his private key\u2014a 12-word phrase to restore his wallet on any device. If he loses his phone, that backup saves his bitcoins.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>How Bitnovo makes it easy to own your BTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">What kind of brother-in-law would you be if you didn\u2019t recommend a safe, user-friendly place to store bitcoins? Tell him about apps and services like Bitnovo that make buying and selling crypto as easy as sending a WhatsApp. Bitnovo stands out for offering a non-custodial service, so your brother-in-law will feel his money is in good hands (his own).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"step-5--you-dont-need-to-be-an-expert-to-use-it\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_5_%e2%80%93_you_dont_need_to_be_an_expert_to_use_it\"><\/span>Step 5 \u2013 You Don\u2019t Need to Be an Expert to Use It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Real use cases today<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">We\u2019re close to seeing Pepe at the bar charging for coffee in BTC. It\u2019s becoming the new normal because you can use it like euros or dollars in stores or online. Your brother-in-law could send money to family in Zaragoza or Italy in minutes, without paying the bank\u2019s \u20ac4 instant transfer fee.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">It also serves as a long-term store of value, like gold or olive oil last year. It helps protect against inflation, though it\u2019s a bit volatile (wink), but in the long run, it protects you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>How to buy, send, and store Bitcoin easily<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">You don\u2019t need a master\u2019s degree to buy and store Bitcoin\u2014it\u2019ll take less time than today\u2019s crossword. If he\u2019s understood everything so far, this is a piece of cake. Grab a phone, wifi, and the Bitnovo app. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/donde-comprar-bitcoins\/\">Here\u2019s<\/a> the easiest step-by-step guide he\u2019ll find.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>The Future: More People Using It Without Knowing It\u2019s Bitcoin<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-23181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-9-jul-2025-13_32_09-compressed-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"bitnovo_selfcustody\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-9-jul-2025-13_32_09-compressed-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-9-jul-2025-13_32_09-compressed-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-9-jul-2025-13_32_09-compressed-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-9-jul-2025-13_32_09-compressed-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">No one knows how wifi works, no one sees or touches it, but everyone uses it daily. That\u2019s what\u2019s coming with Bitcoin. It\u2019s becoming part of daily life, without needing to be a tech nerd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>What if your brother-in-law still doesn\u2019t get it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Sometimes things don\u2019t go as planned. If your brother-in-law still thinks Bitcoin doesn\u2019t exist or tunes out, you have two options: tell him to ask Iker Jim\u00e9nez and forget about it, or take a deep breath and use some key phrases. Say something that sticks, like:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cThe important thing about Bitcoin is that, for the first time, you can own your money, without banks or governments. They can\u2019t steal it like we stole gold in America.\u201d (He\u2019ll remember.)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Or use analogies like:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cBitcoin is like gold, but digital.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cSending BTC is like sending a money email.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cHaving BTC is like owning one of those unique \u20ac2 coins no one can copy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Bonus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">If he still doesn\u2019t get it, send him this article on WhatsApp, or try a short video\u2014max two minutes, or he\u2019ll get bored and stop watching.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Have you survived this family gathering? Clear as day. We hope this article helps with your brother-in-law or any relative who swears Bitcoin is a myth. Good luck!<\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 346px; top: 4268.69px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Tiempo de lectura:<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutos<\/span><\/span>Ever had to explain Bitcoin to your know-it-all uncle at a family gathering? Don\u2019t worry, with these 5 simple steps and without any technical jargon, you\u2019ll get him to understand it without any drama. From breaking free from banks to taking full control of your money, here are the key points to win him over<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":23177,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[165],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23072","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cryptocurrencies"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23072","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23072"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23072\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23184,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23072\/revisions\/23184"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23177"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23072"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23072"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23072"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}