Homeless, Unemployed, and Surviving On Bitcoins 403
An anonymous reader writes "Wired profiles a homeless man who's supporting himself primarily through Bitcoin. Jesse Angle, a former network engineer, earns small amounts throughout the day by visiting various websites that pay him to look at ads. He then converts it to gift certificates and uses the certificates to buy food. '"It's a lot less embarrassing," he says. "You don't have to put yourself out there." And unlike panhandling in Pensacola, using an app like Bitcoin Tapper won't put him on the wrong side of the law. This past May, Pensacola — where Angle has lived since April — passed an ordinance that bans not only panhandling but camping on city property.' Angle learned about Bitcoin from a charity organization called Sean's Outpost that wanted something better than PayPal for accepting donations over the internet. The organization has even opened an outreach center paid for solely with Bitcoins. Founder Jason King said, 'Bitcoin beats the s#!% out of regular money, We've resonated so well with people because it's direct action. There's no chaff between donation and helping people.'"
What's the word (Score:5, Funny)
eHobo?
Re:What's the word (Score:2, Funny)
Good news! (Score:5, Funny)
My sister's husband's nephew is homeless but makes $4,500 a month just looking at Internet ads!!! You can too!!!
For more information go here:
http://www.makemoneywhilelivingunderthebridge.com
Re:Why bitcoin? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Good news! (Score:4, Funny)
Re: What's the word (Score:5, Funny)
With the support of the homeless, there is no stopping bit coin.
Re: What's the word (Score:5, Funny)
Hey man would you gimme some bitcoins so I can get a bite to eat? My address is 31uEbMgunupShBVTewXjtqbBv5MndwfXhb
Re: What's the word (Score:5, Funny)
I would, but you'll only spend it on Silk Road.
Ludicrous! (Score:2, Funny)