My First Post: An introduction & the future that Bitcoin has exposed me to.

[mrpulsar]

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

[rohnearner]

Thanks for finally making your presence show on board..! You have so much info that you can share with others..! Bitcoin already changed so many lifes around the world  and it is just beginning we are glad/thankful to be a part of the change.
PS: PI: I'm sure you are a man because its very hard or i'll say impossible to keep quite for almost a year if you are a woman.

[mrpulsar]

Thanks for finally making your presence show on board..! You have so much info that you can share with others..! Bitcoin already changed so many lifes around the world  and it is just beginning we are glad/thankful to be a part of the change.
PS: PI: I'm sure you are a man because its very hard or i'll say impossible to keep quite for almost a year if you are a woman.

I probably could have turned the testosterone off overdrive, I suppose you caught me. Or did you? Estrogen works in powerful ways.

Couldn't resist, but joking aside, thank you for the warm welcome. It sounds your discovery of BTC has been similar to mine, and that's a reassuring thing to hear. I would consider my knowledge more focused on the philosophical, economical, and political implications of crypto-coins. I am not a solid programmer by any means, but it is a field I am actively focusing in. Really, the way I look at these coins is, they have the potential to provide future generations opportunities that are accustomed to the growing needs of a technological society. But I also have a great respect for technology and understand that if we want a future that guarantees all life fair entry into this beautiful phenomenon known as existence, we're gonna have to make it happen ourselves.

[Shogen]

Welcome mrpulsar

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.

In bitcoin we trust 

[Bonam]

Welcome to the community Sounds like you already know a good amount about bitcoin and will make a positive contribution to the forums...

[mrpulsar]

Welcome mrpulsar

In bitcoin we trust 

Welcome to the community Sounds like you already know a good amount about bitcoin and will make a positive contribution to the forums...

Thank you both! I have to admit though, skepticism is a good tool of survival. I didn't always trust the idea, and in some ways I still question aspects. But again, that's good ethic in my view. As for any knowledge I have, an old beatnik once muttered “You were not there for the beginning. You will not be there for the end. Your knowledge of what is going on can only be superficial and relative” (William Burroughs). It's perspective mainly that drives my knowledge, leaning on only the crutch of my own experiences.  I see a lot of confidence come and go in many alt-coins that exist, and I myself have learned the steps to protection and maximum benefit through a couple of bad burns (being pools and several coins). Questions I had seemed to all lean towards patience and the endurance/strength for longevity.

I also tend to think a lot, if that wasn't apparent. But regardless, the warm greeting is a gracious present. I look forward to discussing the nature of crypto-currencies with all of you. But I also understand my limitations and accept that I am not yet capable of decisions based on precise technical knowledge, only the functions that they allow and serve. It's all a process, and I have the time.

[R0yalAir]

What a big introduction welcome Mrpulsar