So I’ve been watching Bitcoin from the sidelines for years. Thought it was too complicated. Too late. Too far from someone like me.

Then I stumbled onto this Lightning thing. Decided to make a Stacker account just to look around.

I made one post. Just one. Not even a smart one. And someone tipped me sats.

Like… actual Bitcoin. From a stranger on the internet. For nothing.

It wasn’t a lot. But the impact? Huge. It made me realize: I don’t need a bank. I don’t need permission. I just need a Lightning wallet and a bit of courage to try.

To whoever sent me that tip — you broke my mental block. I’m in.

And now I wanna know — what was your first "whoa" moment with Bitcoin or Lightning?

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