Four years ago, I posted my first "bitcoin photo" on Instagram. At that time, I was receiving my salary in bitcoin as a designer. I was happy, though I wasn't very vocal about my bitcoin involvement on social media and didn't know much about it, let alone bitcoin maximalism.

Started posting about bitcoin led to a turning point. I was invited to join a podcast, which despite drawing some negative reactions and distancing a financial advisor friend (he still doesn’t talk to me😂), opened new doors for me. It connected me with another Italian bitcoin enthusiast, and he invited me to participate in bitcoin-themed Clubhouse rooms. There, I met my first fellow bitcoiners, who have since become close friends and I even met my boyfriend there.

Before this, I hadn't known any Italian bitcoiners. Now, my life has transformed: I travel the world with my life partner, work for a fantastic company, and am part of a vibrant community of female bitcoin enthusiasts in Italy. I have friends from the bitcoin community all over the globe.

I don’t know where I would be if I didn’t post this pic. If you're asking yourself to do that thing-just do it. 🩷