Recently, I entered the world of Bitcoin with the desire to make my life increasingly decentralized, prioritizing privacy, protecting my wealth, and ensuring my family’s security.

Here, I have already received warm comments from passionate people who truly live in a world where only BTC exists—and that is my goal as well. I recently read @DarthCoin’s article (#576140), an excellent piece that aligns perfectly with my objectives and has inspired me to find ways to incorporate BTC into my life. However, I face some challenges: I am not a producer, I live in a large metropolitan area, my circular economy is not dollar-based, my fiat currency is weak, and most people around me still see the State as a “parent” rather than a tyrant.

This article is not meant to be a complaint, but rather a reflection on how I can overcome these challenges and achieve my goals.

My first step will be to educate those around me, demystifying Bitcoin and teaching them how to use it. I will start with family members and then expand to friends and colleagues. Although many believe that global adoption has already reached its peak, I see that there is still plenty of room for growth. It is not too late, despite what some may think. To achieve this, I will introduce the benefits of absolute and inalienable ownership of money, financial control, privacy, and the simplicity of transacting without intermediaries, without unfair and unnecessary fees, and without the usual burdens of fiat.

Beyond education, my financial strategy must also adapt. The next step will be to convert part of my income into BTC. Initially, I will start with 3% and gradually increase it as I pay off debts and reduce my reliance on fiat.

Living in a big city can actually be an opportunity. Recently, there has been a significant awakening regarding the tax burden in my country, and many people are looking for ways to escape the grasp of the tax authorities. This could be the perfect way to attract them to Bitcoin. Additionally, being in a major commercial hub allows me to engage in more peer-to-peer exchanges.

Not having the dollar as my fiat currency presents an additional challenge for privacy when acquiring BTC. Right now, I have to rely on exchanges, buying dollars first and then converting them to BTC. Initially, this was convenient, but I am already working to eliminate intermediaries that share my data with the government. My goal is to establish P2P transactions within my local community. As for my weak fiat currency, the solution is simple: exchange it for BTC as quickly as possible, ideally as soon as I receive my earnings.

I know this will not be an easy journey. The biggest challenges will be educating those around me and finding a reliable and secure local P2P network. However, once these gears are in place, the machine will run on its own and, over time, expand.