It is lonely because it takes a while to realize that most people, especially those you care for the most, are not predisposed to see the transformational power of bitcoin and, at best, they will buy some bitcoin at your recommendation. They do not, however, gain conviction because they do not find it in themselves to do the work. It get’s lonely because you get frustrated that the great majority of people do not “get it” as the fiat world burns around them.

On the other hand it is not lonely because a) you find a community online who is as passionate as you are on the subject, b)there are tremendous learning resources available in the form of books, podcasts, social media channels, and c) you slowly develop what may amount to a handful or two of close friends that take the bitcoin journey with you.