Hello.
I want to interview you. I hope for your consent.
Well... I guess I have to post this by myself.
1. When and why did you become interested in cryptocurrencies?
It was in the Spring of 2013. Why? I thought it's a great concept.
2. When and why did you buy your first bitcoin?
Hm... I think I did it only once some 3 years ago. Needed about $200 in Bitcoin, but I didn't want to sell any alts.
3. How did you get on the forum?
I actually started with CryptoCoinTalk and later registered on BitcoinTalk.
4.1. What prevents mass adoption of cryptocurrencies?
There are still millions of people who refuse to believe in them. Also, we've had a lot of scams going on... especially in 2014-2015.
4.2. How do you think mass advertising of gambling projects has a positive effect on the development of the forum or harms the community?
I don't care to be honest. Anyone is free to choose what to read and where to invest.
4.3. How do you consider whether 2-3 years of experience in cryptocurrency is enough to successfully invest or does an investor need to receive special education?
I guess it depends on the person, but I'd say that cryptocurrencies may be compared to life - you never stop learning.
5. What do you think of the current Merit system and signature campaigns? Do they harm the forum?
I am not very active lately so I don't know how this works.
6. The most useful forum topic? Most helpful users?
Can't say, but maybe "Scam Accusations". I was relatively active until couple of years ago and I've seen some very active members throughout the years. I think it will be fair to say that they saved millions of dollars in potential lost investments.
7. 3 things you would implement on the forum?
No idea. For me it was/is good enough to participate in discussions. Changes are not always good.
8. Do you trade on exchanges or invest in projects?
I trade on a daily basis (day trading).
9. Tell a story about your big profit or big loss?
Uh... there are more than just one story. I failed big time with 10s of different digital currencies. My first big failure was with Fedora/TIPS. Others? BlackCoin, Viacoin, Einsteinium, SaffronCoin and many more...
10. What do you think about the DEFI ecosystem?
Crap...
11. Is your anonymity a vital necessity or precaution?
I never cared about it. I believe I was one of the first (if not the first) who posted a picture of his ID.
12. The last cryptocurrency book you read?
Not my thing. I do read, but not books related to cryptocurrency.
13. Advise 3 cryptocurrencies/tokens for investment in the next 1-2 years?
I like BAT and Aragon.
14. How much will Bitcoin cost at the end of 2020?
I thought it can reach $25,000 by 2021, but I won't be surprised if it happens this year...
15. P.S. (Optional)
Stay safe all!