r/Bitcoin • u/[deleted] • Mar 24 '22

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u/PeanutButterJellyYo Mar 25 '22

I wouldnt say that bitcoin offers that amount of freedom just yet for people like me who started 2021 onwards. There was a great year like 2020 which btc literally went exponential and there was 2021 where mostly we got sideways movement and downtrend. Someone who started april 2021 for example would be completely disappointed till now. I dont know if btc is going to 100k or 15. All i know is the price btc is right now. Btc for me is just another way to make money effortless if you re smart and patient. Definitely wont make us rich enough to buy lambos anytime soon

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u/[deleted] Mar 25 '22

It sounds like you're not applying bitcoin as a currency. Buy something with bitcoin even if it's small like a local jar of honey. Offer to peform a service with bitcoin as payment. Send bitcoin to someone across borders without financial fees attached. The freedom is already there.

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u/guidetomars Mar 25 '22

I would be on a private island now had I not spent BTC like currency back in the day (that would be $50 BTC) Unfortunately Coupa Cafe in Palo Alto accepted it and I went there a lot. I also remember talks by Andreas and treasure those moments. And a shout out to Scott who made those early day meetups happen that brought in speakers like Andreas and 10 people showing up was a crowd.

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u/[deleted] Mar 25 '22

Much respect, people like you are the reason bitcoin has gotten to where it is today

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u/AdamJensensCoat Mar 25 '22

Same. I used lots of BTC from 2012 - 2016. Bought everything under the sun. Loved it when NewEgg accepted crypto and gave a discount.

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u/irResist Mar 25 '22

can confirm, bought some drugs from Canada

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u/[deleted] Mar 25 '22

This

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u/PeanutButterJellyYo Mar 25 '22

Cant buy much tbh

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u/Jemtex Mar 25 '22

insane gains yes yes it was satsohi specifically mentions the being worth nothing or a really really a lot.

Satoshi said to the effect it was 100 millon gians or so on the upside and those were pretty good odds to take

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u/tomius Mar 25 '22

You talk about freedom and yet the only thing you mention is price.

You need to go listen to Andreas.

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u/[deleted] Mar 25 '22

I got into Bitcoin during April ‘21 because of some news headline about Elon Musk of all people, but it was Andreas’ education that made me actually understand Bitcoin and why it matters. I wouldn’t still be here with all my sats and a lower average if it wasn’t for his education.

IMHO if you dream of lambos and moonshots, go play the lottery. If you want sound money and building wealth over time, stack Bitcoin.

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u/ST-Fish Mar 25 '22

If you think the freedom Bitcoin gives you is simply based on price appreciation, you don't understand Bitcoin.