I Am So Excited!
I took my beloved Husband out to dinner tonight! I paid for some pizza with my Steemit rewards I traded for bitcoin. I use several platforms for trading and I can't give advice on which one is the best. I used the Coinbase Shift Debit card because it's very easy to sign up and all I had to use was my SSN and phone number. Word of warning, Coinbase is now sending "certain" accounts data to the IRS for those who live in the United States.
I cannot advise you how to purchase a debit card here in the United States or outside of the United States. I don't want to be responsible for giving anyone the wrong advice.
The reason I am posting this little article is not to brag, well...maybe I am bragging a little bit. I figured out the system all by myself and I am a Grandma! So if I can use cryptocurrency to purchase food, gas, pay for rent or a mortgage, anyone can!
Red Dust Eating Her Steemit Gluten Free Pizza!
I had no problem paying for the pizza, the transaction was instant. I will leave links below explaining how Coinbase and the Shift Debit card pull this little crypto miracle off!
The credit card reader had no problem processing my Shift debit card transaction. A word of warning, you don't need a PIN number for the transaction. I won’t be keeping large amounts of currency on my debit card that can easily be stolen or lost. I will not keep a large amount of coins in my Coinbase BTC wallet, do not keep large amounts of coins on exchanges. Crypto-exchanges can shut down, freeze your wallet, or get hacked!
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Yes, coinbase looks like it is going the way of evil. But, it is a known evil.
Hey, they will just report every little thing you do to the Infernal Revue Syndicate and the Toilet Safety Administration.
It was only like 100% guaranteed that it would happen.
But, if you are paying your taxes and have a clean SSN, there should be no real problems.
But, I am glad that you have worked out the methods of exchange.
It is so much easier than finding someone on a street corner who wants to trade for steem. ^_^
@builderofcastles, I am waiting for the day when I don't have to think about fiat currency anymore. Until then I will continue to research a way around the evil banking system.
Good job!
I've also been trying to encourage people to actually use Steem. I've made several direct exchanges - in some cases for fiat, and in some cases I've either bought some things for Steem directly or sold one of my SILVERengines protons in exchange for Steem.
The more we use it, the more useful it becomes.
I hate the "middlemen" in most of these transactions, so I've cut them out completely... We need more middlemen who serve well, offer security, and provide their service for a reasonable fee. But ultimately, the more "direct Steem transactions" we can do, the better off the entire community will be.
😄😇😄
I am getting ready to cash out on some of my other cryptocurrencies. I want to buy some silver. But I also want to cash out in fiat currency when my cryptocurrencies are high and buy them back when they are low. I am starting out small and see what happens. I get excited just thinking about when to set the limit to cash out, it's feels like I am at a gambling casino.
I don't want a middle man either, but until then I will deal with the IRS and centralized exchange demons :p
You should try Italian pizza <3
I can't eat wheat or I would. I break out in a rash and get headaches :-(
me too I have invested in school expenses. but we can not ignore the given pensions. Congratulations. on your life. A lifetime of happiness. :)
Steemit would make a nice retirement account. Although I have invested some of my rewards into other currencies. I hope Steemit last a long time! More Pizza!
Yeaaahhhhhh!!! :))))
This is a really great feeling. I had a similarity. But not my wife. Because I'm not married. :) I strolled with my sister for days and had fun. I saw his happiness in her eyes. :)
Nice post .. :)
I do not want you to see it as spam. I just felt the feelings you felt and I know how. I wanted to share if you want to see.
@slayer10, I can tell when you are making a valid comment. I don't mind if your English is a bit broken. I just want some honest engagement after I worked hard on posting my content. Thank you!
If we can share our cryptoexperiences and how they translate off the net into the 3d world, the more people we will convince to start getting involved in alternative currencies that have nothing to do with our corrupt banking systems that funds wars, economic terrorism, and causes poverty around the world.
I agree with what they say. I hope this world will become more beautiful. because he deserves it.
Reward pizza tastes better than debt pizza!
We made pizza here at home tonight but alas no pictures. Steem on!
@blaineb, I don't post many pizza pictures unless they are bought with bitcoin....Steem on!
Brag! :) It's a brag for you and also a brag for Steem! In addition, it is really nice when we make this "real" by enjoying a bit of it.
Does her little happy dance...yipeee, I bought pizza with bitcoin...hahaha ...just wait, my $22.00 pizza will be worth $44.00 next month :-/
Well, you can make a post about the $44.00 dollar pizza you bought last month and re-coup some of your losses. :) Enjoy!
My husband suggested I post our night out to pay for the pizza....you guys would get along, I just wanted to brag...hahaha
I deposited my first credit card with the money I bought and went to the movies with my roommates. It's good when you share life.
Yes it is good to share the joy of cryptocurrency with friends and family. My daughter was making fun of my token reward system here on steemit until i bought my computer. Now she only has nice things to say about steemit ;-)
Wow this looks delicious ms. @reddust, I haven't get anything yet from my steemit rewards simce I'm just less than a month but when I had my first encash i will try to get some pizza too... nice post maam...😊😊❤️
Thank you @avhyaceulip, I've been here since September 2016 and worked when steem was only 10 cents...
Reinvest in steem until you build up your account balance and then buy pizza <3
I'll take note of that maam,, thank you 😘😘😊
“If you done it, it ain’t bragging.” - Walt Whitman.
Just saying. ;)
That pizza looks yummy! Just realized we have a Blaze Pizza nearby the other day too. :)
Hugs from Kentucky!
Oh I like Walt Whitman, he was a crazy and wise man. I feel better, but I worry I may discourage those who are struggling. I should of posted the last year of working on content and posting 4 times a day when steem was 10 cents. I wish I could of started when SBD was at $3-16 usd, who could of imagined that?
you have said before that something purchasing by using crypto debit card which is coinbase like papper sheet for art, now you can buy/payment through btc for pizza. amazone also accept btc, so the market is now trading with our daily stuff, i think new innovation and enjoy your pizza with family ;)
I used overstock.com and used btc through my coinbase wallet to pay for my art supplies. Now I have a debit card I can stick in my purse and go shopping off line @sheikh27.
Dang, I thought Shift was an entirely different company. So it sounds like it's a little like using your credit card at a gas pump, they hit the card to pre approve enough to fill the tank. In this case they pre approve enough for tip etc.it sounds like. Ok, headed back up to your link for Shift.
They charge a little bit extra and then refund when the BTC goes through. I think it was less than a dollar but when I look at my shift wallet I couldn't see any extra costs.
Cheers for the Cryptocurrency
Lol i already eat my dinner too i bought it from my rewards here on steemit
Congratulations @soufianechakrouf, you figured out the cryptocurrency exchange maze.
Oh you call it maze great naming in depth
@reddust, Pretty cheerful story about your crypto rewards and it used to take dinner with your lovely husband. I never used steem rewards for my direct expenses. But in future will do and it's pretty safety way for secure our money.
My mouth watering..... :P :P
@madushanka, reach your account goal and then you can buy pizza. I haven't used my rewards to pay for rent or gas but someday soon I think I will be able too! Buying Pizza is my way of getting ready to get off of fiat currency.
you look gorgeous dear reddust, have a good appetite, hope you enjoyed your food.
Thank you @yassinof, the food tasted great but I think the seasoning happiness because I paid for dinner with steemit rewards!
You made me hungry @reddust with showing Pizza when you ate. That's good to hear about paid bill with your steem rewards.
I took my husband out for dinner! That makes me feel so good and all my hard work is actually bringing in more than just an upvote like you would get on FB or other social sites. I also try and share the profits with people who comment on my blog. Thank you @kingsberry.
wah pizza is very delicious,, make it
hungry looking at it ,, i love it pizza @reddust
I love bitcoin and sbd too...hahaha Thank you @maidirsinaga!
Congrats @reddust on having a nice pizza with your dear husband.
It looks delicious. I'll give you a suggestion. You should try "Lahmacun". @reddust
In my 2 cent opinions it is the best way to utilize your steem reward. Steem reward should be used for your routine household expanses like bill, dine out, fuel.
Absolutely it is not a great idea to keep your crypto on exchange. There is a big risk involve. Thanks for the advice.
Paying 10000 Bitcoin for 2 pizza is very famous story. Time has been changed and now Bitcoin has captured the market. Keep sharing your wonderful experience. @reddust
Congratulations on obtaining the hot pizza, that's a very exciting moment!
Thats awsome! And gluten free :). I had no idea shiftcard doesnt require a pin. Kind of nutty.
@reddust,
Where is my piece? Oh it looks delicious! Few weeks back I did the same and yeah I sold few hundreds of my STEEM! This a life changing platform! It changed my entire life style and helping me financially as well! I think it changed your life style too my dear friend!
Cheers~
Although i haven't been able to use steemit money yet (as i am new and still getting to know the process) but i can see the glittering stars of happiness on your eyes after having pizza from steemit money haha
Hungry now!
Things are getting easier all of the time. Which is great minus the IRS. We need to vanquish them. Soon enough. Congrats. Have a piece for me too. 🐓🐓
woww this is very tasty.
Very good friend.
Good morning.
I also enjoying it.....thanks for sharing... @reddust
Wow... that’s great... pizza looks so delicious... enjoy your time...:)
I'm glad to see your interesting story. You enjoyed really with hubby and pizza. It seems your face reaction. :D
Great investment method you followed.
waw amazing ... like you are very happy with this food. i love pizza
I also like pizza . Pizza is my favorite breakfast. Pizza's taste yummy.mouth watering
looks very nice.
I really like.
hopefully the dinner please friends yes @reddust
nice
very nice pizza my favorite is mexican
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why you are so with your true followers
What does this comment have to do with my article?
I commented on your post because I showed my true followers of your faithful.
Is it wrong....???
Please comment on the content of this post and I will happily up vote you.
@reddust Great post and good writing.i like your post and upvoted.