Why Every Online Freelancer Should Love Bitcoin
The lives of freelancers can be improved through Bitcoin. Picture via Giorgio Montersino. The job market for online freelancers has been booming over the past few years, and it's only going to continue to grow as more people realize they can earn more money by offering their services as a freelancer over the Internet. Whether you're a graphic designer, programmer, writer, or any other type of worker who only needs a laptop to get the job done, it's rather easy to use a website such as oDesk to find work from the comfort of your own bedroom. This solution works well for someone who wants to....
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