I read about Bitcoin on Slashdot in 2012 or 2013. I downloaded Bitcoin core. Synchronized it after 3 or 4 days. I waited for the money to pile in. 😂

I gave up and went back to HFSP.

EVENTUALLY

I Started to read more in 2019 and 2020, and I realized that running a node was an avg of giving and also an act of self Sovereignty. I listened to a lot of influencers but I paid attention to those that discussed DIY. Do it yourself resonated with my 1980s punk ethos.

I had already loved the Linux world so Bitcoin became a FOSS extension. If course the greed factor played in and I had to let it go. Best to earn by skill than by luck.

Good question!