So far I’ve been the first bitcoin payment at 3 restaurants so it does feel a bit like helping them “go live”
I’ve got a little bit of a flow now so I’ve been following this pattern
Before I arrive I remind myself the mindset is “do you accept bitcoin yet” to be mentally prepared and not nervous
Then when I arrive immediately set my intention with the merchant… “hey before I order, I just wanted to check in with you because I noticed you on the square seller map… I would prefer to pay for my order in bitcoin, I’ve done it other places several times so I think I can help walk you through it if you’re feeling unsure/if it’s your first time accepting a Bitcoin payment on your point of sale system”
Then I show them step by step what it looks like from my end in my cashapp… I think this is a trust deepener, signals that we’re learning together but that this is a legit payment… where I live cashapp is HUGE and very trusted
All 3 merchants have needed some help so I just approach it really relaxed and gentle and I make sure to go when I know it’ll be slow
Then when it’s approved, I very genuinely thank them for supporting Bitcoin :) and make it like a little celebratory moment and share about my success with it at other shops
Brie / DagzTagz
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2026-04-10 11:54:24 UTC
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