At what age did you start learning about bitcoin?

[Davidvictorson]

Some weeks ago, I explained in a post how I taught my octogenarian and Septuagenarian parents about Bitcoin. One of the comments that caught my attention was made by Jet Cash.

I'm 80 in June. Why are you guys surprised that older people can embrace the concept of Bitcoin? Many of us have enquiring minds, and are prepared to look at new concepts with an open attitude. This is why many older people have a better understanding of the 'rona scam and vaccination mania, and don't just accept government and pharma' propaganda.

At that point, some of the questions that came to mind were, at what age did he start learning about bitcoin? What role did age and prior experience play in helping him learn about bitcoin and cryptocurrency? With his current knowledge about bitcoin and cryptocurrency, does he wish he started at an earlier age?

I was 29 when I started learning about bitcoin and it has been one hell of a ride.  I know other members of this community also have their unique experiences which I am interested in reading about. So, I may just as well throw these questions open for discussion.

1. At what age did you start learning about bitcoin?
2. What role did age and prior experience play in helping you learn about bitcoin and cryptocurrency?
3. With your current knowledge about bitcoin and cryptocurrency, do wish you started at an earlier age?


Dear Jet Cash, I wish you a very happy birthday in advance. Thank you for all that you do for the community.

[mk4]

1. Heard of Bitcoin in my latter teenage years, actually seriously learned about Bitcoin somewhere in my early 20s.

2. I guess my age helped A LOT in easily grasping the concept of non-tangible assets/goods; because I grew up playing video games with their own tradable items and currencies and such. Based on the older folks around me, they couldn't grasp paying for literally anything digital. The fact that people buy things that they can't hold is so mind-boggling to them.

3. I mean, literally everyone wishes they learned about bitcoin and cryptocurrencies earlier lol.

[Mr.sprin]

I started getting to know bitcoin at the age of 30. I was introduced to bitcoin by my own brother. He told me that bitcoin can make $ so I was very interested. I created a bitcointalk account and joined the project and after I joined the project, it turned out that it could actually generate $. 2018 because at that time almost all the projects I joined were scams and in 2019 I started to be active again until now I am still hunting for coins.

[lovesmayfamilis]

Some weeks ago, I explained in a post how I taught my octogenarian and Septuagenarian parents about Bitcoin. One of the comments that caught my attention was made by Jet Cash.

I remember your topic, and even then I remembered our Jet Cash, which can very easily surprise any young person with its knowledge of bitcoin. I have infinite respect for such people.

But unfortunately, I did not take all the news about bitcoin seriously at the time, even though I was 20 years old at the time. As I already wrote, I came to this forum quite by accident. About 10 years have passed since I heard about bitcoin. Of course, if you return this period back to me, I would be infinitely happy. Nevertheless, I am glad that, although later, the road to bitcoin led me to the right time and the right place.

[Asiska02]

1. I first heard about bitcoin during my early age in the university (age 17)  through airdrop this and that. I never knew their was more to that to learn. So I never had  interest in it as I don’t have sufficient and proper understanding of how it was then.

2. I will say am not too old to still learn about bitcoin and cryptocurrency, at this stage in life my brain is still open to learn and accumulate new things faster. Am still learning though and I won’t stop because I now know the benefits in it.

3. I would say this can also be my early age, everybody will always wished they started years back. But I have no regrets of starting now, it is still cool for me to start now.

[Renampun]

I was told about bitcoin by my friend when I was 28 years old (late 2017)...

it was luck (age) for me because since then my life changed 180%. bitcoin has now become an investment asset that most people want to know about and being one of those who know Bitcoin at an age that I think is quite easy is a beautiful thing. I really appreciate my friend who told me about bitcoin and also satoshi who created bitcoin and this great forum.

[teosanru]

Some weeks ago, I explained in a post how I taught my octogenarian and Septuagenarian parents about Bitcoin. One of the comments that caught my attention was made by Jet Cash.

I'm 80 in June. Why are you guys surprised that older people can embrace the concept of Bitcoin? Many of us have enquiring minds, and are prepared to look at new concepts with an open attitude. This is why many older people have a better understanding of the 'rona scam and vaccination mania, and don't just accept government and pharma' propaganda.

At that point, some of the questions that came to mind were, at what age did he start learning about bitcoin? What role did age and prior experience play in helping him learn about bitcoin and cryptocurrency? With his current knowledge about bitcoin and cryptocurrency, does he wish he started at an earlier age?

I was 29 when I started learning about bitcoin and it has been one hell of a ride.  I know other members of this community also have their unique experiences which I am interested in reading about. So, I may just as well throw these questions open for discussion.

1. At what age did you start learning about bitcoin?
2. What role did age and prior experience play in helping you learn about bitcoin and cryptocurrency?
3. With your current knowledge about bitcoin and cryptocurrency, do wish you started at an earlier age?


Dear Jet Cash, I wish you a very happy birthday in advance. Thank you for all that you do for the community.

I came to know about bitcoin when i was 16 years old, my prior experience was obviously zero, but I had a very keen interest towards technology which obviously helped me a lot in understanding things, but yes I always feel that If I would have started at an earlier age things would have been very different, i know it's primarily because of the price that we say this, If you would have come to know about it couple of years earlier you would have entered at a much better price therefore would be having much holdings at this point in time. In terms on knowledge this might not be that true.

[aoluain]

1. At what age did you start learning about bitcoin?

I was in my mid 30's when I first heard about Bitcoin but it took me about 6 years to actually
make a start with it so I was in my 40's when I first started learning about Bitcoin.

2. What role did age and prior experience play in helping you learn about bitcoin and cryptocurrency?

My older age helped me in regards to a few things,

(a.) been working for 25+ years and realising there was no chance of being able to quit
or retire early.

(b.) having the experience to realise the rat race I was in and how I was tied to and reliant
on the FIAT financial system.

I could/can see a way to break free eventually from the above with Bitcoin.

3. With your current knowledge about bitcoin and cryptocurrency, do wish you started at an earlier age?

Absolutely, I just wish I payed more attention to Bitcoin back in 2013? and being a little
bit more inquisitive then.

[KingsDen]

I'm 80 in June. Why are you guys surprised that older people can embrace the concept of Bitcoin? Many of us have enquiring minds, and are prepared to look at new concepts with an open attitude. This is why many older people have a better understanding of the 'rona scam and vaccination mania, and don't just accept government and pharma' propaganda.

It is cool to see old and older people in bitcoin. It is not something common though. I am also aware that mothers invlove in bitcoin too. Some of the older folks and women in bitcoin are here just for the sake of their children. I said this because an 80years old man has actually retired from work and relieving his pension and other benefits? Of what use is investment again if not to leave something for their children.

In other ways, old people could be the real users of bitcoin as a currency because they like to practice everything as long as they live.
Bitcoin is slightly older than a decade, so the question of at what age is somewhat ambitious. You could ask at what year.  I am sure not one at the age of 30 embraced bitcoin at the age of 10.
But for emphasis purposes, old people scale through in some investment schemes because they better understand scam and can differentiate same with genuineness. A young dude may pay less attention to details, and that cannot be said for an old man who truly understands the principle of money.

[kryptqnick]

I tried explaining Bitcoin to a relative who is in the 70+ category, but he was all about it being a scam, volatility being dangerous and fiat being great because the state has control over it. But I think it's not as much about age as it is about a person. As for me, I started hearing about Bitcoin when I was a teenager, and while I was open to it (not negative), I wasn't very interested. I don't think age played a big part, I think it's more about context. When you're a teen, you still live with parents, probably don't have a job and much money of your own which you could invest or experiment with. But some people are in the same situation when they are in their 20s or even 30s sometimes. So it's about the experiences and knowledge more than about age to me.
I'm very surprised that Jet Cash is almost 80, btw. I sort of always perceive most forum members as relatively young (as millennials). But I'm happy that this assumption is wrong and that there are people of various age who are interested in cryptos.

[cheezcarls]

I learned about Bitcoin in early 2014. I was 27 back then. This is where I created my Bitcointalk account, Coins PH, Blockchain wallet, etc. But the problem is that I had no clue on what Bitcoin is really all about. That time, BTC was under $600 and since I only earned very low that time as a guy from a 3rd world country, I can’t afford it.

Only if I hadn’t put my money into network marketing back then, I could have at least throw it into BTC. Because of my poor decision, I ignored and forgot Bitcoin for more than 3 years. The reason why I got back into BTC is that not only it crosses $10k for the first time that year (2017), but I’ve seen some people on Facebook have made money very well in BTC and cryptocurrencies (especially airdrops and bounties) and the rest is history.

[Ultegra134]

I don't accurately remember at what age I learned about Bitcoin, but it was in my teenage years, somewhere between 14-16 years old. Unfortunately, since I was underage, purchasing Bitcoin was a tough process, while I had no access to a credit/debit card at that moment. I didn't know much back then, nor was I in the right mind to learn what Bitcoin was actually about, thus, I only messed with faucets or buying online accounts, Minecraft particularly.

What do I regret the most is not getting to know about Bitcoin better, and especially, not spending any amount I had earned in worthless online accounts.

[Oluwa-btc]

Beautiful Birthday Wishes Jet Cash! Do have a decent day Ahead. I think I did go through he's profile and saw how he  wanted experimenting of Bitcoin mining in a pool near by he's home with a car battery. He's a user I go down he's profile too read.

Still a fvckn juvenile at this though   although I started learning when I did see the benefits of having Bitcoin during the pandemic.
Some two years back and probably in my twenties.
And also not all in them eighties are Bitcoin aware. As they don't know shit about em!
Most older generations are not fvckers with Bitcoin.

[AicecreaME]

I learned about Bitcoin because of my colleague, I was intrigued on how he earns money online on this forum, then on trading later on. I was in college that time, it was mentioned on one of the seminars I attend in but it was Bitcoin mining, I didn't have any interest that time, it was 2014 I guess. Then in 2016, I decided to give it a try, I was happy with the first signature campaign I joined in.

I wish I know about Bitcoin sooner, like when it was just a cheap coin that can be afford to buy with everyone. Age doesn't matter I guess if you're open minded about such innovation. Bitcoin helps me a lot in my financial needs, I'm forever grateful for that.

[hd49728]

I remember your topic, and even then I remembered our Jet Cash, which can very easily surprise any young person with its knowledge of bitcoin. I have infinite respect for such people.

Persecution of the elderly. Jet Cash wrote that he was 80 years old one year ago. We can not verify what he wrote but if it is true, he is one of the oldest members in the forum.

But unfortunately, I did not take all the news about bitcoin seriously at the time, even though I was 20 years old at the time. As I already wrote, I came to this forum quite by accident. About 10 years have passed since I heard about bitcoin. Of course, if you return this period back to me, I would be infinitely happy. Nevertheless, I am glad that, although later, the road to bitcoin led me to the right time and the right place.

In bear market, it is best to skip news and social media. Hold your Bitcoin and wait for the winter ending, because the more negative news you read, the more chance you will lose your faith in Bitcoin and will sell it.

People can start to learn Bitcoin anytime they are ready. With the Internet, free access to many resources, they can learn a lot in short time if they want to learn. Age is not a matter or barrier against their Bitcoin learning.

[DoublerHunter]

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Most older generations are not fvckers with Bitcoin.

^Perfect and that is definitely right.
I am proud to myself that I belong to that group, old BTC believers and just BTClovers, they cannot able to throw bad words at the BTC, and besides that, they are willing to teach anyone those who wants to learn about BTC and the technology.
But look at those people who early adopted BTC, they are just weak people, easy to get panic selling, they are easy to get FUD, that is how newbies will react to the market.
Me? at the age of 23 I have a knowledge on BTC and until now I still continue getting interest on it.

[Darker45]

Well, I wasn't that old when I first learned about Bitcoin.

It helped a lot that I was relatively young when I first encountered Bitcoin, because being young generally means being more exposed to new technologies. It means things are not completely strange to me, and I could be more open-minded about them.

Especially in my country, I must say Bitcoin sells more to the younger generation than to the grandpas and grandmas. My grandparents didn't even know how to use a smart phone, much less a personal computer, didn't use credit cards, didn't have any inkling about PayPal, and so on. So it would be too hard for them to embrace the concept of Bitcoin. And they are also too preoccupied with the things that they care about to learn so alien a thing as Bitcoin.

[GreatArkansas]

For me, during my teenager days. I have already been introduced to Bitcoin, I'm just happy because, in my group of friends, I was the first that discover Bitcoin, I'm glad about that and some of my friends have become curious and I started to share with them what is Bitcoin and how it works.
I agree that age doesn't matter when people want to know about Bitcoin.

[Mauser]

1. At what age did you start learning about bitcoin?
2. What role did age and prior experience play in helping you learn about bitcoin and cryptocurrency?
3. With your current knowledge about bitcoin and cryptocurrency, do wish you started at an earlier age?

First time I heard about bitcoins I was 22, but I didn't get so excited and interest about crypto currencies back then. My whole investing career had a very bad timing. The first time i tried to manage my own money was in 2007/2008, right before the big financial crisis. That meant for me that all my positions went red for the next 4 years. I lost completely interest in investing and took a break. In 2014/2015 I got back into investing and that was also when I learned more about bitcoins. Now with hindsight I wish I had put all my money into cryptos back then. Unfortunately we can't turn back time, only learn from our mistakes.

[Upgrade00]

1. At what age did you start learning about bitcoin?
2. What role did age and prior experience play in helping you learn about bitcoin and cryptocurrency?
3. With your current knowledge about bitcoin and cryptocurrency, do wish you started at an earlier age?

• I was in my late teenage years when I first learned about the crypto and by extension; Bitcoin, from an acquaintance.

• I would say my age played a role in making me more receptive of new knowledge, at that age, I had very little financial knowledge in relation to taxes, inflation, assets and the likes and basically learnt through Bitcoin.

• Not necessarily. I would have loved to start at an earkjiage, cause I would have got into Bitcoin when it was cheaper, but it's not a regret I have. It all happened in due time and I have been able to learn and grow a lot through this forum and the members in it.