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> You're the most reasonable crypto-enthusiast I think I've seen on this site but your position is tainted by this fact, for me. Can you elaborate on why this
by MildlySerious 5y ago
> You're the most reasonable crypto-enthusiast I think I've seen on this site but your position is tainted by this fact, for me.
Can you elaborate on why this taints my position? It wasn't a statement of opinion or an endorsement of Bitcoin, or proof of work. I was just giving a timeline on how long I have been involved with crypto currencies.
- ShamelessC 5y agoIt implied a degree of success in the crypto markets to me but I'll admit I was reading into things a bit much - I have no idea how much Bitcoin was worth back then vs. now. Apologies.
- MildlySerious 5y agoAll good, thanks for clarifying! I remember watching Bitcoin prices around $10 when I was like 16 years old. Felt like a smart guy selling my 11 mined Bitcoin at $45-ish. I didn't keep any from that time because I never really thought of any what-ifs or future scenarios. I just thought it was cool that I could move money around so freely, so that's what I did. Gambled them away, bought stuff, sold low and bought high on Mt Gox. The whole shebang. It wasn't until a couple years later when I had some money saved up that I got into crypto in a financial context. Hasn't made me rich by any means but you are right in that there are plenty of experiences that I would use the word 'success' for, financial and otherwise. It sure has been a fun journey that has affected me in many ways, left me with many fond memories and the occasional sleepless night!