Top Forums for Crypto Enthusiasts

User count: More than 3.5 million.

Bitcointalk was the very first forum of its kind for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. It sports a design reminiscent of Reddit, which breaks down the forum into sub-forums and thematic threads, each focusing on specific news or issues. Users have the freedom to kick off new topics, ask questions, provide answers, conduct polls, or simply engage in conversations.

This forum was the brainchild of the legendary Satoshi Nakamoto. His account, last active on December 13, 2010, is still visible on the platform. If one wishes, all the topics and posts initiated by Satoshi can be viewed. It's intriguing to peruse the queries and discussions other crypto enthusiasts engaged in at the dawn of the 2000s. Did Nakamoto really own 1.5 million BTC? Should we celebrate Nakamoto Day every December 13th, the date of his last activity? Who could be the individual behind the Nakamoto pseudonym?

There's more to Bitcointalk than meets the eye. For instance, Vitalik Buterin, a co-creator of Ethereum - Bitcoin's closest competitor in terms of market capitalization, is known to use this forum. The famous offer to buy two pizzas for 10,000 BTC was made on Bitcointalk. The term 'HODLer' first made its appearance here. The forum's pages also contain posts by the now-deceased but still legendary Hal Finney, widely considered to be the real Satoshi.

Bitcointalk is a historic hotspot for those immersed in the world of crypto, and that alone makes it worth signing up and uncovering its troves of captivating content. By the way, the forum's design has stayed the same since its inception.     

User count: Nearly 100K.

Despite having fewer users than Bitcointalk, the Bitcoin.com forum sports a more modern design. This forum is part of the cryptocurrency hub Bitcoin.com, which also produced a digital mobile wallet of the same name and the DEX exchange Verse. 

Bitcoin.com is thoughtfully structured: each section is dedicated to a specific topic, and all new threads are created within a logical hierarchy. Core sections include Bitcoin, mining, trading, passive income, market forecasting, scam projects, and more. The site also supports sub-forums (wallets, exchanges, faucets, etc.).

The platform is ideal for beginners, who can easily find the necessary information and experienced peers in the field of blockchain technology.

Interestingly, the Bitcoin.com domain has a curious history. In 2008, somehow learning about Satoshi Nakamoto's plan to introduce a peer-to-peer digital money network, the Swedish company Hurricane Communication AB quickly reserved the Bitcoin.com domain but didn't purchase it. It was later bought by another company, and with the increasing popularity of Bitcoin, the domain underwent constant ownership changes. The domain was resold many times at a higher price and rented out until it was acquired by the namesake company.     

User count: Nearly 280K.

Beermoneyforum is a discussion board centered around making money online. The forum's creators believe it's straightforward: "Just pour beer into your mug, register, and get started." This casual approach seems to resonate with many users. This forum doesn't differ significantly from others, like Bitcointalk. While it may be slightly less active, the users here are always ready to engage in discussions about crypto.

The crypto industry has its dedicated sub-forum, called Crypto Forum, which covers a range of main topics such as Bitcoin, mining, altcoins, DeFi, NFTs, digital currencies, cloud mining, crypto wallets, faucets, airdrops, and bounties. Over 28,000 thematic threads and more than 312,000 messages demonstrate the forum's vibrancy.

So, it may be worth heeding the advice of Beermoneyforum's organizers: pour yourself a beer, register, and find an engaging topic and conversation partners. Now, you know where to look.