Hello,

I am new to the community, despite having an account since July 2013, I had decided to retain anonymity until I found myself educated enough to speak about Bitcoin and crypto-currencies in alternative varieties. Having mined since Bitcoin was $100, I kept a close eye on all news and sites related to it, including this one. I got a lot of scrutiny from people around me for believing it could work, but, it ultimately withheld me from investing in the coin itself, and instead I remained a miner. Simply put I don't regret the choice. Sure, after the boom I know I missed the chance to make money big time, but to me that is something I don't think could have been predicted by anyone. I got into Bitcoin because the idea is a step towards the answer of preventing corruption, maximizing transparency, while maintaining anonymity at the users own will and security.

Nothing's perfect, but we as miners of the coin have collective choice, and I realized it was important that I become involved in a community that focuses on the subject so that I could provide input and learn myself just how we can make the idea work for everybody.

I think that one of the beauties of the internet is that its place in our world allows the ability of philanthropists, teachers, educators, and businesses to act with global reach, and provide a stepping stone for those in need and those who have the drive and and capacity to help others develop as much as themselves. I emphasize the word 'allow'. Everyone with bitcoin makes up the community, and we have a responsibility to be informed about the way we use it.

As far as my entrance into this community goes, I will act with patience while also maintaining my anonymity for protection. I would rather earn trust through my actions than any promises. I've also decided that in respect of anonymity and my focus, I will not be promoting any receiving wallet addresses. My long-term goal is to spread the idea, promote the freedom, and respect the chances we are given in history. That requires the idea of a crypto-currency to work. I have faith in the community. Because after all, it's worked this far for me. I have a future that I owe to my discovery of BTC.

- MP