I remember when i first heard about BTC then it wasn't really worth much but the funny thing then is that we were busy using 2GO instead of diving deep into blockchain, by now i would have become wealthy not to talk of being rich. But all the same, we are still alive and no one knows tomorrow. I also remember then, they spoke about mining of BTC, are people still mining it and what are the requirements to do that, at least to recover my past ignorance?
Yes, Bitcoin (BTC) is mined, but it ain't easy anymore. Mining nowadays is highly competitive and involves specialized ASIC hardware such as Antminer S19 Pro, low-cost electricity, and efficient cooling since the hardware never sleeps. Most miners mine in pools to be able to share rewards because solo mining is essentially impossible. You also need a safe Bitcoin wallet where you can store your coins.
Frankly, solo mining is not typically worth it unless you have a couple of rigs and electricity that is extremely cheap. For this reason, most people now prefer just buying BTC and investing outright.