It seems like everywhere is asking for my ID multiple times and there are multiple international companies involved.

I thought the whole point of blockchain was decentralised so why can’t I just buy btc without jumping through a thousand hoops?!?

I tried using bisq but it seems more geared towards traders and you need btc to buy btc :(

any help would be appreciated.

  • Omega_Haxors@lemmy.mlEnglish
    44·
    11 months ago

    Reconsider. Crypto has been outed as a scam for almost a decade now. If something requires it, it’s absolutely a scam.

    • rambos@lemm.ee
      11·
      11 months ago

      Im no expert and Im not trying to protect crypto, but this is bullshit. Its a wild market and there is a lot of scam going around it. Its like saying ebay or aliexpress is absolutely a scam. Im owning crypto for 8 years and while I did experience a scam (nicehash), most of the experience was not like that. Was mining, trading, bought loads of appliances and computer components, withdrawals…

      Dont have a good suggestion for OP tho, but maybe local forums have trade topics where you can find a seller and meet them in person. Its been much easier 5 years ago, but seems like almost everyone is asking for ID nowdays

      • Omega_Haxors@lemmy.mlEnglish
        2·
        11 months ago

        There are two people, those who think bitcoin is a scam and those who benefit from the scam.

        • rambos@lemm.ee
          13·
          11 months ago

          Hehe, I like your theory, but here is mine:

          There are two people, those who bought bitcoin and those who didnt. Who ever bought it, made a profit because bitcoin is at all time high price right now 🙃

          • Omega_Haxors@lemmy.mlEnglish
            21·
            11 months ago

            If you’re asking me if i’m jealous the answer is no: why would I be jealous of someone who isn’t allowed 6 feet around a school?