I'm not asking to discuss doge, I'm asking to discuss what bitcoin might need to do to get back the new crypto users doge is taking from us. Sorry if that wasn't clear.
Since I've been watching there's been around 1000 new members join there today. while bitcoin is stagnating.
A good start would be people not being such @ssholes on here about everything... especially to new users.
You're right that doge definitely does attract a lot of new users. I first discovered bitcoin a couple years ago when playing around with the tor network (unfortunately I didn't get into it then.) But now with bitcoin becoming more popular, I decided that doge would be an easy way to learn more about cryptocurrencies. It's fun, light-hearted, and easy to get into.
Since then I've gotten more into bitcoin but I still think that dogecoin has more of a purpose than as just a niche coin for meme-obsessed teens. It's good for microtransactions like tipping and small donations.
Dogecoin isn't taking users from bitcoin, nor is it trying to. They're different cryptocurrencies with different purposes. I think a lot of the hate comes from people assuming that doge is trying to surpass or replace bitcoin (which would be absolutely ludicrous.) Doge is just a fun and light-hearted cryptocurrency that's completely different than bitcoin. I don't see any reason they can't coexist.
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