Over the past year, I’ve experienced a slow drift away from many of my oldest, dearest friends—all local to me. At the same time, I’ve grown very close to new friends I’ve made over the past 2-3 years—all Bitcoiners.

I don’t rejoice in the drift. It’s been heavy on my heart. But I’ve also come to acknowledge it as inevitable. Bitcoin clarifies and reorients priorities; even one’s entire life, as it has for me.

For this, I have profound gratitude.