So that’s why the academic papers are written with specialized software

When did you become a Bitcoiner?

I first bought Bitcoin in 2014. Over the years, I bought in and sold out. Only started properly accumulating since last year.

Why last year?

I finally learned to distinguish what makes Bitcoin unique compared to all the other “better technologies” out there. I always believed currency innovation was our only non-violent path out of the fiat system… but I wasn’t sure it had to be only Bitcoin. For years, I ran my car finance business with the intention of bringing crypto’s advantages to everyday people. But after 5 years, I realized I was doing the same TradFi thing as everyone else — no real impact.

The trigger:

The only places real-world asset use cases have truly made an impact today are with large institutional plays, stablecoins, and Bitcoin-backed lending. I've realized that money is a technology of consensus — and that no one has done it better than Bitcoin (and maybe the US government).

Since then, I’ve gained a deeper appreciation for proof-of-work, for why Bitcoiners avoid “shitcoins,” and for what’s technologically possible.

It’s my own “number go up” story. Love to hear yours.