Crypto Chronicles 101

My Journey with Cryptographic Magic My Journey with Cryptographic Magic Suddenly, I found myself in the world of cyber currencies in 2017, and my life has since been full of surprises and adventure. At that time, it was just a conversation I had about Bitcoin from an office colleague. He was so enthusiastic about it and his passion to learn was contagious. Intrigued, I ventured further not knowing that this decision would create an opportunity for me. The Beginning In the beginning, I was doubtful. Digital money sounded like an abstract concept that was quite unrealizable. However, as I continued learning more and more about it and began to get interested in it increasingly. The idea of bitcoin; that is creation of a financial system without banks or governments felt revolutionary. It seemed like entering into a world fraught with potentiality and innovation. The First Bitcoin Eventually, in early 2018, I bought my first Bitcoin. I must adm...

Finding Fun In My Crypto World Cryptocurrencies—those arcane digital coins that once appeared as challenging financial problems. I used to associate them with price charts, market volatility and investment jargon. I actually found it boring though. However, what I didn’t know was that crypto had a more colorful and lively side than just finance. The Boring World Of Crypto, So I thought I began my journey in the cryptocurrency world like most people do: watching Bitcoin’s price fluctuations all night long by means of charts and candlesticks. It was like never-ending roller-coaster ride but not fun at all. Timing the market perfectly or FOMOing (fear of missing out), and constant financial news were exhausting me. The Fun I Found! When browsing through crypto forums, one post caught my eye – “Crypto Beyond Finance.” Out of curiosity, I clicked on it. And there it was–the game changer! Cryptos were more than money; they meant community which created...