Free Bitcoin Airdrop Drive by McGill University Cryptocurrency Club

Free Bitcoin Airdrop Drive by McGill University Cryptocurrency Club

The Bitcoin Embassy and the McGill Cryptocurrency Club from Montreal, recognise a barrier to the adoption of Bitcoins and they are doing something about it. They have come up with a non-profit project called "The McGill University Bitcoin Airdrop." The aim of the project is to promote the adoption of Bitcoin usage on campus and eventually beyond. But first, here is a question. Question: What is the biggest barrier that exists in adoption of Bitcoin? Answer: It is not just one factor. There are two factors at play. Getting a wallet [logistics barrier]. Getting the first few mBTC in the....


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