To be clear, yes I know some people are in it just for the money....
But, as was the case for me, I genuinely feel that at some point you have to be in it for the money or you lose the ability to be in it for the tech. Because the world we live in makes it so that we need money to live a life that gives you the freedom to be 100% something.
I come from a bad background, fostered, homeless yada yada i wont bore you with all my life.. I have struggled but I have been determined, i got myself to college, university (while doing 2 part time jobs) and yes it took me years longer than my friends but i'm proud of it.
I then got into bitcoin (an others) and starting building - only small things first like a few games and a few websites to help people. I gave so much away (todays value equally tens of thousands) I then started to realise this is what I wanted to do. Build, share, educate and above all... help people. All the time never taking any profit for myself (I had an ok job at the time). I helped a kid and his brother pay off all their tuition at university in the Philippines - I was inspired and I felt powerful (not the ego type but the type that could make a real difference)
I decided to go full time and quit, take a chance.... but it was a gamble that didnt pay off, (Covid was a big factor in this). First it was things like my YT being taken down, or moderated websites not allowing anyone to really build and taking control for their own greed, I lost money on exchanges that were scammy or blocked me due to KYC rules changing, during covid my landlord increased the rent and online ordering food was a huge drain on my reserves.. i'm sure we have all been there
I'm the type of person that has random conversations and random ideas - I even have a little notebook of tons of things I want to build. I would love to be financially free to be able to pursue these things... I dont want lambos, or big houses - I want to feel secure that I wont lose my house, or default on my credit card and be taken to court or even as simple as not have to ask friends to lend money so I can have a drink with them.. So as you can see... I am here for the tech... but I also need to be here for the money.
But sadly im broke AF and had to give up my free time to go back to work, for rent, food... My biggest fear is being homeless again and I admit because of this I am risk averse - this was a big decision for me.... i know its sad.
Why am I sharing this? I actually just listened to a guided meditation session that mentioned sharing something deep to us and helping others can help feel gratitude and grounded.
So there you have it... I hope this helps someone somewhere, somehow.
Peace and love.
Bitcoin is FUCK YOU MONEY. Bitcoin is FUCK BANKS AND GOVS. Bitcoin is freedom. Bitcoin is energy.