Bitcoin has strengthened my ability to recognize emerging technologies with long-term potential. I first started working with Bitcoin 14 years ago, back in college, when most of my peers were skeptical or dismissive of it. Many of them still are. However, the experience has reinforced my commitment to pursuing projects that align with my values, regardless of public opinion. Today, while many of my former classmates are building ad-based platforms or building bureaucracy software, I have the privilege of focusing on what I believe is shaping the future.