{"id":1890,"date":"2022-02-14T04:47:27","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T04:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptoheretostay.com\/?p=1890"},"modified":"2022-02-14T04:47:27","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T04:47:27","slug":"does-owning-cryptocurrency-make-daters-more-desirable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoheretostay.com\/?p=1890","title":{"rendered":"Does owning cryptocurrency make daters more desirable?"},"content":{"rendered":"<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"totafreearti-20\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\r\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"crypto\";\r\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\r\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\r\namzn_assoc_title = \"\";\r\namzn_assoc_rows =\"1\";\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n<p>Cryptocurrency has become one of the most widely discussed topics of 2022. As such, it shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise that mentioning \u201ccrypto\u201d in an online dating profile may generate additional attention.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A new study from brokerage firm eToro found that 33% of Americans who were surveyed would be more likely to go on a date with someone who mentioned crypto assets in their online dating profile. Out of the 2,000 adult residents in the United States between the ages of 18 and 99 surveyed, more than 40% of men and 25% of women indicated that their interest in a potential date is stronger when crypto is written on a dating profile.<\/p>\n<h2>Crypto: What\u2019s love got to do with it?<\/h2>\n<p>Callie Cox, U.S. investment analyst at eToro, told Cointelegraph that the findings from eToro\u2019s inaugural \u201cCrypto &amp; Culture\u201d survey demonstrate the crossover between money, culture and identity. \u201cWe talked a lot about identity in the survey and how this has a strong place in the crypto community. The genesis of this campaign was to better understand how people think of big life projects and finding that perfect partner,\u201d said Cox.<\/p>\n<p>With this in mind, Cox explained that one of the most notable findings in the report was that 33% of respondents would be open to dating someone who mentioned crypto in their profile. \u201cThis shows there is a connection between money, love and identity when people look for a partner on a dating app,\u201d she remarked. Cox added that it was also interesting to see that nearly 74% of survey respondents noted they would likely go on a second date with a person who paid the first date\u2019s bill in Bitcoin (BTC). \u201cWe also wanted to test the environment to see how people felt about using crypto as a currency. We were surprised to see this percentage so high, which also speaks to identity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While these findings suggest that publicly open crypto holders and enthusiasts may attract more attention across dating apps, Cox shared that Millennials and Gen Z respondents were the majority of people who participated in the survey. \u201cEveryone had to self-identify and most of the respondents were from the younger generation,\u201d she said. Regarding using crypto as a currency, Cox further mentioned that eToro\u2019s findings show that paying a bill in Bitcoin is of greater interest to men than to women.<\/p>\n<h2>The crypto community and online dating<\/h2>\n<p>Although eToro\u2019s survey suggests that crypto terminology may make daters more desirable, some crypto community members find mentioning the trait to be a double-edged sword.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, Hailey Lennon, law partner at Anderson Kill and founder of Crypto Connect, told Cointelegraph that she didn\u2019t initially have \u201cBitcoin\u201d anywhere in her online dating profile, but that she eventually added it since the digital asset has been a long-time passion of hers. While Lennon didn\u2019t notice an increase in responses to her profile from adding Bitcoin, she\u2019s had some matches that have piqued her interest due to commonalities:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is a commonality between people that are interested in Bitcoin. For example, if I post a photo in a Bitcoin hat, that will likely attract others interested in the space. I\u2019ve also jokingly tweeted before when I find someone with \u2018Bitcoin\u2019 mentioned in their dating profile that I\u2019ve found my soulmate. But, it really does show a common interest and that we can connect and talk about a common passion.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, Lennon also pointed out that including crypto terminology in your online dating profile can backfire. \u201cSometimes I will reframe things and say that I\u2019m an attorney in financial technology, without mentioning Bitcoin or cryptocurrency to not make the entire conversation become about Bitcoin and what I do for a living. You also have those people who still associate cryptocurrency with this false narrative of it being used only for criminal activity and money laundering, so it can be interesting to try to explain how you are a lawyer in the digital asset space,\u201d said Lennon.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, while Lennon finds eToro\u2019s survey results to be interesting, she noted that many people in the crypto community focus so much on digital assets in their day-to-day lives that they may want to have non-crypto-focused conversations in romantic settings. \u201cSometimes a date can only consist of wanting to talk about Bitcoin and how it works when people find out what you do for a living. That can get kind of old and take the romance\/fun out of the date.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Echoing this, Ivan Perez, owner at Multiplied \u2014 a crypto-focused PR firm \u2014 told Cointelegraph that since adding \u201cinvesting and working in crypto\u201d to his online dating profiles, he\u2019s connected three times with women who also work in the cryptocurrency space. While Perez mentioned that the commonality can be an added plus, he shared that each date he went on with someone in the crypto sector felt more like work than pleasure. \u201cAll we did was talk about crypto,\u201d expressed Perez.<\/p>\n<p>Perez further explained that having \u201ccrypto\u201d in his online dating profile has also attracted the wrong attention at times:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome girls will like my profile and then start off by saying \u2018you work in crypto, how cool.\u2019 Then, when we go on a date, the first 10\u201320 minutes usually focus on how crypto works and what I do. Some women focus on the money aspect only. I\u2019ve had many experiences where I go on dates and crypto becomes the whole topic of conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In turn, Perez explained that working in crypto can make dating frustrating. \u201cNow that NFTs are generating more mainstream attention, I\u2019ve had women at conferences start to look for crypto-rich individuals. This is frustrating because it puts you in a place of doubt. Are these women interested in me or the industry I work in,\u201d questioned Perez.<\/p>\n<p>From a woman\u2019s perspective, adding crypto to their online dating profile can also result in challenges. Jessica Salama, community lead at GoodDollar Foundation \u2014 a non-profit initiative focused on financial education in digital assets \u2014 told Cointelegraph that while she thinks adding crypto to her profile has increased her desirability, it hasn\u2019t necessarily been for the right reasons:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYes, I got more matches, but then came the \u2018mansplainers.\u2019 Working in Web3 \u2014 which still very much feels like a man\u2019s world \u2014 has no shortages of challenges. Dodging mansplainers in and out of work and on Tinder is exhausting.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to Salama, \u201cmansplainers\u201d are patronizing men who assume that women don\u2019t understand the basics of the blockchain industry. Unfortunately, the crypto space is still largely male-dominated and can, therefore, be frustrating for some women. On the upside, Salama is aware of the fact that she is part of a transformative industry, which can also be beneficial in terms of finding romance. \u201cI met a great guy at a friend\u2019s dinner who is a crypto day trader and took a genuine interest and respect in my work and passion for Web3. We spent the whole night talking. I can\u2019t say it was love since the relationship slowly fizzled out (we forked?) but he gave me that extra push to speak up for and own what I do and love,\u201d explained Salama.<\/p>\n<h2>NFTs: Personalized love for the digital age<\/h2>\n<p>Crypto and dating aside, eToro\u2019s study also found that 8% of respondents would be interested in receiving a nonfungible token (NFT) as a Valentine&#8217;s Day gift this year. According to Cox, this statistic wasn\u2019t much of a surprise given the rise of the NFT market. Yet, Cox noted that this finding was interesting since it demonstrates that Millennials and Gen Z\u2019s value identity-themed products. \u201cThe younger generation wants to own something in real life or in the Metaverse and that shows who they are \u2014 NFTs represent this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As a result, a number of identity-themed Valentine\u2019s Day NFTs are being offered this year. For example, jewelry designer MYKA has created a limited edition NFT collection consisting of digital drawings on three of their best selling jewelry pieces.<\/p>\n<p>Ronnie Elgavish, vice president of global marketing at MYKA, told Cointelegraph that he believes more couples will give NFTs this Valentine\u2019s Day due to the rise of the Metaverse and desire for a digital identity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ivan Sokolov, founder of Mintmade \u2014 a platform that offers programmable templates for NFTs \u2014 agrees with Elgavish. He told Cointelegraph that he thinks more couples will give tokenized Valentine\u2019s Day cards this year.<\/p>\n<p>Sokolov said that Mintmade allows users to mint a pair of custom NFTs with their and their partner\u2019s names on them. \u201cThese NFTs are user generated, meaning it is created by the buyer. The buyer simply enters two names on the platform and can mint the NFT with these names on it,\u201d explained Sokolov.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to NFT Valentine\u2019s Day gifts, eToro\u2019s study found that nearly 20% of singles would be more interested in dating someone if they used an NFT as a profile picture on a social platform or dating site. \u201cSo, if your gift of an NFT doesn\u2019t pan out, you can always use it to find a new date for March,\u201d joked Cox.<\/p>\n<h2>Crypto may be sexy, but safety concerns remain<\/h2>\n<p>Although eToro\u2019s findings suggest that crypto terminology and features may make online dating profiles more attractive, safety is a major factor that must also be considered when publicly mentioning cryptocurrency. Keeping a user\u2019s crypto safe has become a main concern as the industry goes mainstream.<\/p>\n<p>To put this in perspective, a recent report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis found that the intersection between cryptocurrency and crime grew to become a $14 billion industry in 2021. Justin Maile, manager of investigations at Chainalysis, told Cointelegraph that it\u2019s best not to flaunt that you own crypto \u2014 especially investing or any holdings \u2014 on your dating profile to avoid making yourself a target. Maile added that scams are not confined to dating apps. \u201cMeta (Facebook), Instagram, LinkedIn, Quora, Discord, WeChat and others are all platforms scammers use to find their victims,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Maile further noted that while he believes it\u2019s okay to publicly mention an interest in crypto, additional details shouldn\u2019t be revealed. \u201cSimilar to how you wouldn\u2019t publicly share that you have a savings account and how much is in it, it\u2019s safest to not publicly share that you own crypto to avoid making yourself a target.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Cox remarked that eToro\u2019s findings demonstrate that adding the term \u201ccrypto\u201d to a dating profile helps hone in on a user\u2019s identity, but that online daters must be wise and prudent about what they reveal. \u201cThere are good and bad actors everywhere, so individuals must be careful whether or not \u2018crypto\u2019 is mentioned in their profiles.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"totafreearti-20\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\r\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"bitcoin\";\r\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\r\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\r\namzn_assoc_title = \"\";\r\namzn_assoc_rows =\"1\";\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/news\/love-in-the-time-of-crypto-does-owning-cryptocurrency-make-daters-more-desirable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cryptocurrency has become one of the most widely discussed topics of 2022. 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