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[Icygreen]

My bitcoin story started in February 2017 just as Bitcoin was reaching 1000k for the 2nd time.  A friend of a friend was running a mining operation in Bali but he was very secretive about what he was doing. He said that he was hosting information for big companies on his servers.  I knew just enough at the time that he was not telling the truth fully. I think it was the secrecy  shrouding his small farm that kept me very interested.  Within a couple weeks I found myself with a BTC position and feeling ready to trade just like most noobies in the beginning.  
Try as I could, It seemed I was particularly good at buying the top and selling the bottom.  
In this time Bitcoin was a new and crazy concept and  still largely unheard of by most of the world.  I remember speaking with my father over the phone and him telling me it sounded like a ponzi scam or MLM group.  His words were powerful and I got scared and lost 1/3 my BTC value over the next couple trades. I got frustrated and decided to sell everything and get my money back and that my father was probably right. During that time, BTC dropped from 2800 to 1800.  At 1800 I knew price was likely oversold and I bought with everything I had.

Finally it was The Wall Observer thread right here in our own forum where I received my greatest education in Bitcoin and of course Andreas Antonopoulos.  

I still don't trade, too much stress for me, only buy and HODL, buy and HODL.   Oh and buy and SPENDL  is ok also.

[Wawa2013]

I knew about bitcoin through faucets, so at that time the bitcoin faucet wasn't as small as it is now in the faucet. At that time I forgot what year, but I diligently collected bitcoin and other coins such as doge from the faucet, so that when I sold enough, it was not much if I got it from the faucet, but if it was sold in 2018 early when bitcoin was worth the shoot, maybe I already have the capital to trade and can double my capital. For that I now greatly appreciate the small amount of bitcoin, because I think it will be even more valuable in the future, or a few years from now.

[BlackFor3st]

Was reading about how Bitcoin first came into existence and people's first experiences with Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, etc on Reddit. I want to know how your guy's first experiences was with Bitcoin, and if you ever had any regrets or wins throughout the years. Also, would be cool to know how people first actually got Bitcoin back nearly a decade ago when it wasn't as easy as buying some from a local Bitcoin ATM near you.

My experience is kinda different as I didn't expect that I will meet crypto currencies especially bitcoin as I am only looking for some ways to gamble online without using fiat or real money.

Buying bitcoin at that time is very easy as we have local exchange that can easily convert fiat to bitcoin. And after that, I started to learn how to use bitcoin and I keep on digging what is it and upon knowing that it can be use also to investment then I spare my extra money in stocking bitcoin. That time, bitcoin is still 200$ and if I hold it until now I guess I am a millionaire already but I am not lucky in holding so that was my biggest regrets.

[Wintersoldier]

Was reading about how Bitcoin first came into existence and people's first experiences with Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, etc on Reddit. I want to know how your guy's first experiences were with Bitcoin, and if you ever had any regrets or wins throughout the years. Also, would be cool to know how people first actually got Bitcoin back nearly a decade ago when it wasn't as easy as buying some from a local Bitcoin ATM near you.

The 1st time when I know bitcoin, I thought it is a scam which is not because I know the truth now, when I know that the truth is, I regrets myself not getting involved immediately to bitcoin, if only I can turn back and invest before when bitcoin 1st Time exist then I am rich now.

That's basically natural to human, but being exposed to people that will surround you, with the experience in bitcoin and knows what bitcoin will be at the time is the best experience we should have. In this case, this is the experience that we lack that's why we considered ourselves late into bitcoin adoption. But one thing I love about my experiences in bitcoin is being happy not just because of earning money, but being part of the community where I can grow and improve my knowledge of the cryptocurrency.

[Memminger]

Was reading about how Bitcoin first came into existence and people's first experiences with Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, etc on Reddit. I want to know how your guy's first experiences were with Bitcoin, and if you ever had any regrets or wins throughout the years. Also, would be cool to know how people first actually got Bitcoin back nearly a decade ago when it wasn't as easy as buying some from a local Bitcoin ATM near you.

The 1st time when I know bitcoin, I thought it is a scam which is not because I know the truth now, when I know that the truth is, I regrets myself not getting involved immediately to bitcoin, if only I can turn back and invest before when bitcoin 1st Time exist then I am rich now.

That's basically natural to human, but being exposed to people that will surround you, with the experience in bitcoin and knows what bitcoin will be at the time is the best experience we should have. In this case, this is the experience that we lack that's why we considered ourselves late into bitcoin adoption. But one thing I love about my experiences in bitcoin is being happy not just because of earning money, but being part of the community where I can grow and improve my knowledge of the cryptocurrency.

I knew a lot of people who are quiet skeptical when introduced to some kind of unknown things to them and would mark it as scam and not try but later on they would regret doing so.

As for my case, I am person who doesn't purchase BTC but rather earned it. All my assets in crypto had been a product of the effort and time that I had dedicated. I had this mind set that I got nothing to lose if it turns out a scam other than my time and effort and hey I got nothing to do so why not try it out. Here I am I do not regret that I had this strong feeling of having the courage to take risk but the thing is I risk what I am ready to lose.

[Colt81]

Was reading about how Bitcoin first came into existence and people's first experiences with Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, etc on Reddit. I want to know how your guy's first experiences were with Bitcoin, and if you ever had any regrets or wins throughout the years. Also, would be cool to know how people first actually got Bitcoin back nearly a decade ago when it wasn't as easy as buying some from a local Bitcoin ATM near you.

The 1st time when I know bitcoin, I thought it is a scam which is not because I know the truth now, when I know that the truth is, I regrets myself not getting involved immediately to bitcoin, if only I can turn back and invest before when bitcoin 1st Time exist then I am rich now.

That's basically natural to human, but being exposed to people that will surround you, with the experience in bitcoin and knows what bitcoin will be at the time is the best experience we should have. In this case, this is the experience that we lack that's why we considered ourselves late into bitcoin adoption. But one thing I love about my experiences in bitcoin is being happy not just because of earning money, but being part of the community where I can grow and improve my knowledge of the cryptocurrency.

I knew a lot of people who are quiet skeptical when introduced to some kind of unknown things to them and would mark it as scam and not try but later on they would regret doing so.

As for my case, I am person who doesn't purchase BTC but rather earned it. All my assets in crypto had been a product of the effort and time that I had dedicated. I had this mind set that I got nothing to lose if it turns out a scam other than my time and effort and hey I got nothing to do so why not try it out. Here I am I do not regret that I had this strong feeling of having the courage to take risk but the thing is I risk what I am ready to lose.

Well, as for me when bitcoin was first introduced to me, i don't think that buying bitcoin could be a scam or a fraud because i see that my friend is already earning money with bitcoin. So my first experienced with bitcoin was not so great for me at first because i was so impatient waiting for my money to grow and i don't know other ways for me to earn more bitcoin, that is why i have been researching and asked my friend about it then i started doing trading, which it didn't go well for me at first because i experienced losses. But for now, here i am thanking bitcoin without any regrets because i am already earning huge profits that i could buy the things that i wanted and needed by trading which i still experienced losses, but now i learned how to minimize it and i also joining signature campaign here in this forum.

[Kersh768]

Was reading about how Bitcoin first came into existence and people's first experiences with Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, etc on Reddit. I want to know how your guy's first experiences was with Bitcoin, and if you ever had any regrets or wins throughout the years. Also, would be cool to know how people first actually got Bitcoin back nearly a decade ago when it wasn't as easy as buying some from a local Bitcoin ATM near you.

My first encounter with bitcoin was way back when it's price was still really low. I didn't mind investing or trying to buy one before and now here I am, regretting it because it is one of the rarest chance that I've missed out my entire life. I met bitcoin again through my friend and that's when I started joining projects to earn bitcoin. I was able to gather some of it before it hit its highest value so far which helped me gained large profits and made me suffecient enough to proved the necessities I have in my life and I will never forget it.

[agentx44]

Was reading about how Bitcoin first came into existence and people's first experiences with Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, etc on Reddit. I want to know how your guy's first experiences was with Bitcoin, and if you ever had any regrets or wins throughout the years. Also, would be cool to know how people first actually got Bitcoin back nearly a decade ago when it wasn't as easy as buying some from a local Bitcoin ATM near you.

I learned about bitcoin through my classmates. We were actually talking about the gambling site my classmate used to visit and he always boasted on how high his earnings have become. At first we thought it he was just kidding because we all have no idea that there's such thing as digital money. He taught us some ways to earn such as joining signature campaigns and gambling and we all experienced what he have gone through and as a result, we are all investing in bitcoin up until now hoping to see the price go to new highs again.

[samputin]

My first bitcoin encounter is through a friend. They were just talking about it, I was not even joined in their conversation. But they talk a bit loud so I overheard them talking about earning through posting. It caught my attention and asked them how. I mean, who doesn't want to earn right? Especially, I was studying that time and in need of financial assistance. I knew I had to make money for myself also. Then I read articles online for further information and knowledge.

My only regret, I guess, is not entering earlier. Maybe I'm rich now if I knew it when it was new and at a high equivalent.

[angrybirdy]

Was reading about how Bitcoin first came into existence and people's first experiences with Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, etc on Reddit. I want to know how your guy's first experiences was with Bitcoin, and if you ever had any regrets or wins throughout the years. Also, would be cool to know how people first actually got Bitcoin back nearly a decade ago when it wasn't as easy as buying some from a local Bitcoin ATM near you.

I learned about bitcoin through my classmates. We were actually talking about the gambling site my classmate used to visit and he always boasted on how high his earnings have become. At first we thought it he was just kidding because we all have no idea that there's such thing as digital money. He taught us some ways to earn such as joining signature campaigns and gambling and we all experienced what he have gone through and as a result, we are all investing in bitcoin up until now hoping to see the price go to new highs again.

That's kind of interesting thing for you, you discover bitcoin because of your classmate who gamble using crypto. If it was me, if I get to know bitcoin was about gambling, I will avoid it.
As for me, I was started doing faucets, I actually wanted to earn without capital and until I discover bounty campaigns, since then, I keep on learning even in investing and trading.

[CryptoBry]

I have one of those 'could have been a millionaire but lost the hard drive stories'. Basically was pretty into mining during 2013 I think, but after upgrading the PC I wiped the old hard drive with 20 BTC+ of coins (at the time it was worth around 10 dollars each). I remember being so pissed at losing 200 bucks at the I ended up getting a cheaper ram kit (lower speeds I think), and then came back after a couple years and got even more pissed...

I love your story not because I pity you but because this is a common poignant story with many other people. At the time when Bitcoin was not yet into thousands, people were not very, very careful with the hoard of coins they got. In your case, you could have focused more attention to make sure that your digital asset was safe before doing the upgrade of the PC. it would have been a different story if Bitcoin was already into say $3000 because you would do everything not to lost them. Anyway, all are like the waters under the bridge now. All we can do is sigh and maybe learn some big lessons here. At today's running rate of $9000, that 20 BTC can be costing you $180,000 and that can already be a lot of money especially if you are based in a developing country like where I am now. Maybe you can make a good post on this story of yours.

I also remember the very day I learned about Bitcoin. At that time, i was interested to get hold of one because I was about to be a part of a revshare program (which eventually became a scam, anyway). Just getting Bitcoin was enough for me, it was just alter that I realized that Bitcoin is representing more than a currency it is a big power right in our very hands. I eventually lost my Bitcoin but because there are some ways to get one without buying it, I then slowly recovered what I lost.

[bounceback]

Was reading about how Bitcoin first came into existence and people's first experiences with Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, etc on Reddit. I want to know how your guy's first experiences was with Bitcoin, and if you ever had any regrets or wins throughout the years. Also, would be cool to know how people first actually got Bitcoin back nearly a decade ago when it wasn't as easy as buying some from a local Bitcoin ATM near you.

a few years ago around 2016 my first experience getting to know bitcoin with the bitcoin faucet at that time I got 0.1 btc from working hard with a faucet of course I was very happy to be able to get a little bitcoin, but finally I decided to pause to look for bitcoin in years those years because the price of bitcoin at that time was only $ 1k and then in 2017 the price of bitcoin was almost $ 7k I certainly feel very sorry why I had to stop looking for bitcoin in 2016, some of you might laugh at me by hearing my experiences like that .

[barabarian1]

I know bitcoin from my coworkers. I was interested then I learned more by joining this forum. I never regret because I feel, I benefit from bitcoin. I first searched for bitcoin by participating in bounty and social media campaigns. I don't get bored of working every day because I think it's very beneficial. and until now I will still seek income from cryptocurrency.

[asus09]

Was reading about how Bitcoin first came into existence and people's first experiences with Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, etc on Reddit. I want to know how your guy's first experiences was with Bitcoin, and if you ever had any regrets or wins throughout the years. Also, would be cool to know how people first actually got Bitcoin back nearly a decade ago when it wasn't as easy as buying some from a local Bitcoin ATM near you.

Never ask me to share my experience during investing with bitcoin and altcoin because I faced with bad memorize to tell you, I have bitcoin from joining bounty campaign reached about 1 btc, I sell when price still $5k and one week later bitcoin price up above $10k, very sad moment to remember with bitcoin and altcoin investing when you invest with higher price cut lots with lower price.

[libert19]

Faucets helped back in the day to get familiar with Bitcoin, I remember there was some thread in 2011 where it used to give 5 BTC for free.

[JC btc]

Was reading about how Bitcoin first came into existence and people's first experiences with Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, etc on Reddit. I want to know how your guy's first experiences was with Bitcoin, and if you ever had any regrets or wins throughout the years. Also, would be cool to know how people first actually got Bitcoin back nearly a decade ago when it wasn't as easy as buying some from a local Bitcoin ATM near you.

Never ask me to share my experience during investing with bitcoin and altcoin because I faced with bad memorize to tell you, I have bitcoin from joining bounty campaign reached about 1 btc, I sell when price still $5k and one week later bitcoin price up above $10k, very sad moment to remember with bitcoin and altcoin investing when you invest with higher price cut lots with lower price.

What a sad story, well everyone of us have experienced that especially if you are just doing day trading or short term trading, we can't deny the fact that market is manipulated, so it's okay for as long as you have enough you had some profit than nothing at all, I've been into that many times too, but I don't regret as I don't know what will happen in the market, what if it is gone, then it will lead to a depression, we can still earn in different ways so let's just move on about it.

[Google+]

I know bitcoin from my coworkers. I was interested then I learned more by joining this forum. I never regret because I feel, I benefit from bitcoin. I first searched for bitcoin by participating in bounty and social media campaigns. I don't get bored of working every day because I think it's very beneficial. and until now I will still seek income from cryptocurrency.

many like you after they know what bitcoin is and know how to get bitcoin and grow their assets in the form of bitcoin economic conditions can be improved and now I think many have become wealthy from bitcoin, they can buy whatever they want and can do transactions wherever they want.

[poptok1]

Faucets helped back in the day to get familiar with Bitcoin, I remember there was some thread in 2011 where it used to give 5 BTC for free.

That's very true. Before the ad-apocalypse there where real chances for people to click some good amounts of coins out.
Sites hosting faucets where not overloaded with heavy ads like we see today. Most of them where quite useful and legit, I remember using epay (no longer exist) for significant amount of time, not the best source of income but it was good enough. Thanks to them I managed my first transactions and got familiarised with the usage of crypto. And then the google ban happened. They basically cut-off this branch entirely, this shows how truly pro-people this company was and still is.    

[Juggy777]

Was reading about how Bitcoin first came into existence and people's first experiences with Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, etc on Reddit. I want to know how your guy's first experiences was with Bitcoin, and if you ever had any regrets or wins throughout the years. Also, would be cool to know how people first actually got Bitcoin back nearly a decade ago when it wasn't as easy as buying some from a local Bitcoin ATM near you.

@Qunner my overall experience with bitcoins was positive, the only regret I had was of not buying it earlier when I had the chance to buy it. As I have said before here and I’ll repeat myself I managed to quit my full time job, go on vacations and buy expensive gadgets all thanks to bitcoins. If you have any specific case studies do share it, because it’s always fun to read about bitcoins and especially about early adopters.

[riso2015]

Faucets helped back in the day to get familiar with Bitcoin, I remember there was some thread in 2011 where it used to give 5 BTC for free.

Many of us get the first Bitcoin from Faucet, I also really like looking for BTC from Faucet, if I'm not mistaken
until now there is still a Faucet site that pays his members, like the FreeBitcoin site that still pays for BTC hunters there.