Can I use Bitcoin elsewhere except in the deep web?

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I really like the idea of having an universal online currency and I wanted to know if I can use it in the 'surface web'.

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 23 '15 at 19:17

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Yes. You can use bitcoins in many places. There are Bitcoin exchanges where you may exchange your coins for USD or vice-versa. You can also use them on various websites like Newegg for example.

answered Dec 23 '15 at 19:17

Dylan Ireland

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score 2 · Answer 2 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:47

There are a number of applications. Bitcoin is e.g. used for

donations, e.g. Khan Academy
online-shops for digital goods, e.g. vpn, web hosting, mail servers, mp3s, computer games
mail-order companies, e.g. Overstock
booking flights and hotels, e.g. on Expedia
remittances
brick and mortar stores

You can find a more complete overview on the question Where can I find a list of merchants who accept bitcoins?

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Dec 23 '15 at 20:52

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With the Shift card, you can spend Bitcoin anywhere Visa is accepted.

https://www.shiftpayments.com/

answered Dec 23 '15 at 20:52

Mike

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score -1 · Answer 4 · answered Dec 23 '15 at 20:36

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Yes! Of course! Websites like Overstock.com accept bitcoin.

answered Dec 23 '15 at 20:36

Tim Gregg

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Can I use Bitcoin elsewhere except in the deep web?

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