Ask HN: Share Thoughts on Crypto: Better Onboarding and New Investments Vehicle
Today, I've got a couple of crypto ideas that have been brewing in my mind for a while and I've love to get some critical feedback on them.
Idea 1: Crypto Onboarding Made Easy Picture this: a service that takes the stress out of diving into crypto. We're talking about a neat package with all the details, from crypto basics to a guided first purchase and regular market updates. It's all about empowering folks to enter into the crypto world with confidence. There are some resources for parts of this already, e.g. Ledger's introduction to crypto and their guides, but I find that as an example, my parents would have a hard time navigating that. I may need to do more research on competitors here.
Idea 2: Crypto for the Future Gen What if there was a platform offering time-locked crypto assets, like a trust fund but with a digital twist? You stash some crypto for a while, and it unlocks when, say, the account holder hits 18. It's not just an investment; it's a cool way to teach financial smarts early on. The time-based aspect can apply to a lot of different scenarios, birthday's, contract fulfilment come to mind right away.
Why? Crypto can be a maze for newbies, and I'm thinking of ways to make the journey smoother. Plus, introducing time-locked crypto is like handing future financial ninjas their first set of digital nunchucks.
So, what do you think? -Do you dig the idea of easy crypto onboarding? -How about the notion of time-locked crypto assets? -Any quirks or other features you'd throw into the mix?
Your input is valuable here. I'd love to hear your thoughts.