How to Teach Crypto to Friends & Family Without Sounding Crazy
If you’ve ever tried explaining crypto to your cousin, your mom, or your friends…
You’ve probably heard this:
“Sounds like a scam.”
“It’s too complicated.”
“You’re gonna lose everything.”
I’ve been there.
So today I want to show you how I actually get people to listen — without sounding like a crypto cult leader.
💡 Rule #1: Don’t Start With “Bitcoin Will Make You Rich”
Most people tune out when they hear hype.
Instead, start with:
“Do you use a bank?”
“Ever tried sending money to another country?”
“Did you know there’s an app that works like a bank on your phone, no ID needed?”
👉 Lead with problems they already feel.
🧠 Rule #2: Teach the Use Cases, Not the Coins
Don’t start by talking about coins like SHIB or XRP.
Start with real-life benefits:
Save money from inflation
Send/receive without borders
Earn online by writing (like Steemit)
Make it personal, not technical.
📱 Rule #3: Help Them Install a Wallet
Most people won’t believe until they see it.
Sit with them. Help them download:
Trust Wallet
Send them $1 in BTC or USDT. Let them feel the power of instant, borderless money.
✍️ Rule #4: Show Them Your Journey
Pull up your Steemit blog. Show them:
“Look, I earned this just by writing a blog post.”
“I rolled this free Bitcoin from a faucet.”
Proof changes minds. Screenshots help. Progress speaks louder than hype.
✊ Rule #5: Don’t Argue — Just Keep Planting Seeds
Crypto can’t be forced.
Some people will laugh now and DM you later asking for help.
Be patient.
You’re not just teaching — you’re planting seeds.
📣 Bonus: Start a Telegram Group or WhatsApp Chat
Instead of repeating yourself over and over…
✅ Start a small crypto education group for your friends/family
✅ Share your blog posts, YouTube links, tools, and wallets
✅ Invite them to ask questions in a safe space
You don’t need to be a guru. Just be consistent.
🧠 Final Thoughts
You don’t have to convert everyone.
You just have to stay calm, stay real, and keep showing up.
Crypto is a movement.
The more of us who teach with patience, the faster we build real freedom — together.
Follow @andytherbg for more no-hype crypto education. 💬
Drop a comment if you’ve ever tried to teach crypto to someone close — how did it go?
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