This kind of change will certainly involve changing some of our routines. I’ve also been too lazy to frequent some of the opportunities in my area.

Undisciplined

I agree, but I'd say even if we figure out what goods and services we are willing to trade with each other, they may often be things that carry a higher up-front cost or more friction than the same trade in the traditional economy.

There's a butcher in Austin that takes bitcoin. But it's a bit of a drive for me, and so far convenience has won out and I buy from closer options (that don't take bitcoin) -- ie Costco.

AskSN

bitcoin

Is Bitcoin already freedom money?

Scoresby

I agree, but I'd say even if we figure out what goods and services we are willing to trade with each other, they may often be things that carry a higher up-front cost or more friction than the same trade in the traditional economy. 

There's a butcher in Austin that takes bitcoin. But it's a bit of a drive for me, and so far convenience has won out and I buy from closer options (that don't take bitcoin) -- ie Costco.