When everyone is speaking about crypto, but you’re not sure what to say. Here’s how to pull yourself out of the Dark Ages and start sounding like a genius.

The art of a Bitcoin conversation is less complicated than it may seem.

Do you like being well-informed? Are you a ‘diverse topic’ conversation connoisseur? Great — me too. Do you also not know what to say when someone mentions the word ‘Bitcoin’? Wonderful — me neither.

Recently, I uncovered an efficient way of participating in these conversations without actually being able to comprehend the mechanics of a blockchain. Allow me to share them with you!

1. Know your terms

No need to be a walking Dictionary — just know a few minor bitcoin terminologies:

You don’t simply get bitcoins, but mine them. You mine them not in pieces, but blocks. Not a ‘bank records bitcoin transaction’, but a decentralized blockchain. And you don’t hold bitcoins, but HODL them. (Yes, this is a special one).

It’s not much, but will prevent you from sounding like Patrick Star!

Understand your cryptocurrency terms — don’t live under a rock.

2. If you don’t know your terms — know fun facts

Not interested in talking about ‘mining’ or ‘blockchain’? Totally fine! You can also say one of the following whilst subtly shifting the point of interest at the same time:

“Did you know that the first purchase with bitcoins was for a pizza?” This should be followed by laughter and people wanting to order pizza. Perfect distraction! “I heard you can actually buy a trip to space with bitcoins! Cool, right?” Then, shift the topic to the Falcon Heavy or Life on Mars. “bunq is actually the only crypto-friendly Dutch bank. They really are the best!” Well, this one will certainly make you sound the most well-informed, especially if you’re somewhere in the Netherlands.

+ 1. Use the last fact to speak about banking and about how banks like bunq are thinking more future-oriented — just how bitcoin’s inventor did. To discover more about bunq, visit our website.

These short and sweet little tricks can really save the day, especially if your crush is the one bringing up the whole bitcoin discussion! They saved me a lot of embarrassment, hope it helps you too!