At what age did you start learning about bitcoin?

[Fivestar4everMVP]

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

I was around 25 when I started learning about bitcoin, and it did be interesting to let you guys know that I lost my very first bitcoins I bought to a scam ico back then in 2016 when the concept was still very young, it was a wild experience but am glad it taught me what it taught me 😁.

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

Well, I honestly don't believe age has any role to play, what I think has  a very big role to play is prior experience and IQ level.
Right from my younger age, I've always loved the internet and anything that has to do with internet has always catched my interest, back then, I fancy the internet more than I fancy driving sports cars, I believe this is what actually helped me in learning about bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.

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

Look around you, everybody wish they know what they know now earlier, it's normal and that's how life is designed to be, as we grow and acquire knowledge of certain things, we begin to wish we acquired those knowledge yesterday, because we think our lives wouldn't be the way it is now (i.e, we think our lives would be much more better) if we knew what we know now yesterday.
So universally, this kind of regret is practically common with every one, starting something today, and after you've made some progress, you begin to wish you started it earlier, it's a normal feeling.

[ChiBitCTy]

I posted about this before, asking everyone here when they learned about bitcoin and if they remember how. I found bitcoin I believe sometime in early or mid 2014.  I always hate that I can't fully remember how I found out about it, but I know it was around that time frame.  I was in my mid to late 20's when this was the case.  Getting older of course, but with age comes wisdom and I've only become more in love with bitcoin and it's features.

[Rengga Jati]

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

I think that it was at around 28YO. 

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

readiness, acceptance, and also seriousness.
At my age, I have been ready for that kind of new thing for me, because I really want something that could gain money at that time, only focus on money and money LOL. (that's why I failed at first).
Working and doing in crypto without previous experience means too risky. After getting more and more learning and experiences, it led me to be more ready, physically, emotionally, financially, and also psychologically.

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

No doubt, honestly yes

[Cling18]

I was 25 when I first heard about Bitcoin. I actually have regrets because I missed the opportunity to invest in it right away. I got interested in it two years later which was quite late and I already missed the first bull run. However, I'm still grateful that I was able to learn things about Bitcoin and other altcoins when I already have a stable job to sustain my investment funds. It's hard to start investing without enough funds so I made sure that I'm financially and emotionally prepared upon entering the world of crypto investment.

[Myntist.official]

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

I think that it was at around 28YO. 

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

readiness, acceptance, and also seriousness.
At my age, I have been ready for that kind of new thing for me, because I really want something that could gain money at that time, only focus on money and money LOL. (that's why I failed at first).
Working and doing in crypto without previous experience means too risky. After getting more and more learning and experiences, it led me to be more ready, physically, emotionally, financially, and also psychologically.

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

No doubt, honestly yes

Not specifically about Bitcoin but  blockchain should be leaned by every one regardless of the age and gender.

[Ale88]

First heard about it when I was 16. Can't believe how long I have been dedicating my time to Bitcoin.

That's actually pretty impressive: not only discovering bitcoin at such a young age but also understanding its potential, so that also means understanding/knowing that the financial world is a mess and things will get even worse for the younger generations. I wish I was so smart when I was your age, well done!

[dezoel]

I can still remember vividly in the year 2010 when I scarcely heard about Bitcoin, but just like any new trend, I just felt it was one of those things that come and go, so I paid little or no attention to it. I was not very advanced in technology as at the time to even begin with. When it really got my attention was in 2013, when I heard someone complain of losing money, said Bitcoin actually dropped from $266 to $100.

I was 22 years old at the time, I was a bit inclined technologically - so I had to ask for more clarification on how this online stuff gives them money, I actually had disbelief in the possibility of the whole system to be honest. I just wanted to hear what he wanted to tell me about Bitcoin. Sooner than later, I did research and so on, about it and later went to him for mentorship. Ever since then, I have had no regrets in the decision I made then, I only wish I knew earlier - would have invested enough.

[Brownish1]

I heard about Bitcoin in my late teenage years and that was my 20s so I decide to learned about Bitcoin. It was a good thing for getting to know and having more ideas about Bitcion, and now my greatest regret is for me not getting to know about Bitcion because I have earned allot from the time I started.

[Tony116]

I was 25 when I first heard about Bitcoin. I actually have regrets because I missed the opportunity to invest in it right away. I got interested in it two years later which was quite late and I already missed the first bull run. However, I'm still grateful that I was able to learn things about Bitcoin and other altcoins when I already have a stable job to sustain my investment funds. It's hard to start investing without enough funds so I made sure that I'm financially and emotionally prepared upon entering the world of crypto investment.

If you think of the regret of missing out on bitcoin, not investing in the first place, then I think not only you but millions of people will regret it. I'm sure a lot of people have heard of bitcoin before they entered the market, but no one will care until bitcoin spikes and gives the impression they start looking and investing in bitcoin.

Bitcoin is becoming more and more popular and accepted in many places but there are still a lot of people who don't know about it, haven't used it so let's be proud that we are still pioneers in the bitcoin revolution. And what's even more amazing is that we have the opportunity to own bitcoin for cheap, in the future when bitcoin hits $500k or $1million many will continue to regret it.

[Jet Cash]

I don't think age has anything to do with Bitcoin. Previous experience, and an open mind is far more relevant. I heard about Bitcoin in various discussions in a domain name trading forum, and Bitcoin Talk was the obvious place to find out about it. I've got a systems programming background, and this led me to argue about the structure of Bitcoin, and how my ideas would improve it. The senior members here were very patient with me, and explained why my ideas would damage Bitcoin, and I am grateful for their help. I've got an accounting/stock broking background as a computer analyst, and I was working for the stock exchange during the big bang. Eventually I came to understand the brilliance of the Bitcoin concept, and much of that is due to the members of this forum.

One bad aspect of my experience came from my time as an Ebay trader using PayPal, and the fraud and theft that was rife in both of those platforms made me reluctant to buy Bitcoin online. If I had been able to overcome that, no doubt I would own a few thousand more coins now. By the time I had decided to start mining, ASICs had become essential, and due to personal circumstances, I was reluctant to experiment with them. That was another mistake.

I understand how a virtual asset like Bitcoin can be a hard asset, and Bitcoin is the only crypto that has this attribute. I have tried to explain this to many people, but I have yet to find someone who really appreciates this. I use the analogy of a novel, which is another abstract concept with a hard value, and, as far as I know, I am the only person who does this. People still don't seem to understand the similarity though.

I believe that the most important thing to understand about Bitcoin is its place in the new emerging world order. Obviously you need to understand the basic mechanism of Bitcoin payments and security, but you also need to realise the political ramifications of an increasingly valuable assets that is outside the control of the ruling dynasties. These are about to undergo a very radical change. The dominant dynasty is the British crown, and the British Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are/were the heads of this. Unfortunately the Duke has dies, and the Queen is reducing her political activities. We don't know who will take control in her absence, and we don't know if the Crown will slip from is major position. The Rothschilds have been number 2, but there have been some major disagreements in the family. The Vatican is number 3, and it used to control the Knights Templar and the Knights Hospitaller, and they went on to form the British Empire when the Vatican tried to seize their fabulous wealth. The British Empire shifted into banking and recruited many other wealthy dynasties to form the ruling body that now controls Washington, Westminster, the EU and many other nations. We are now entering some exciting and turbulent times, and Bitcoin is one way that a few of us will be able to manage our wealth or savings.

[Scaterbrainn]

I started last year. I was considering investing in bitcoins from before but never really did it due to some personal reasons. Since I invested, it has changed my life for the better. I had read about it years back. Just never had the confidence to make a move.

[lienfaye]

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

Im 24 when I became aware of the Bitcoin's existence, but that time im not yet interested because my mind is filled with other things. 27, when I started learning about it and 28 when I got my first earning.

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

Well, its a big help to fully understand crypto. Being mature enough to know the risk if you engage yourself especially I already have a family of my own. Hence im motivated to learn and embrace the opportunity thats in front of me.

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

No. Because regardless of a person's age as long as they can understand Bitcoin (or crypto in general) and the technology behind it, then thats enough. Because everyone can learn it if they're willing to do so. Thus even you're already old its not too late to join the ride.

[coinerer]

I am start learning about bitcoin and come on this forum when my age is 16. But it's my failure that I couldn't hold Bitcoin at that time. Although I was very young at that time, I developed a lot of interest in Bitcoin. But at first the Bitcoin algorithm seemed very complicated to me. But learning about it now makes Bitcoin very interesting.

[Jemzx00]

I am start learning about bitcoin and come on this forum when my age is 16. But it's my failure that I couldn't hold Bitcoin at that time. Although I was very young at that time, I developed a lot of interest in Bitcoin. But at first the Bitcoin algorithm seemed very complicated to me. But learning about it now makes Bitcoin very interesting.

Actually, it's cool to know that you were able to be involved on bitcoin and cryptocurrency at a young age. Also, I suggest not to hold on to the past and consider it as a failure since I'm sure that bitcoin has provided financial assistance to you at the time and consider it as a learning factor.



Anyways, For me, the first time I got into bitcoin was way back in 2015 when bitcoin and other crypto don't have a high value at the time yet. But I was able to earn and support myself, especially in my studies. I never regretted my decision on cashing out my coins as I was able to buy myself necessary things such as laptops, PCs, and other things that was able to help me out throughout my college studies.

[gabbie2010]

I started learning about bitcoin in late 2016 at 38 years though l joined the train a bit lately, however the journey had been splendid so far I had no regret, I had learned so many things about bitcoin which includes trading, staking, arbitrary trading, Hodling, pumping, dumping of bitcoin etc in the forum where I spent most time of the day and most importantly earning some decent bitcoin while participating in signature and campaigns, while hoping to continue learning and trading cryptocurrencies in a bid to earn more income, in fact so many opportunities abound in learning more about bitcoin example becoming a blockchain developer one of the most sought after job in the labour market.

[Yamifoud]

My interest in Bitcoin just started six years ago and for me, it was really a good start since during that time bounties and airdrop are really profitable. That time gives me some light that Bitcoin isn't just making the market getting known to the community but also altcoins. And because of having a good experience, I'd just tell my colleagues to also join me and be a part of crypto, I encourage them actually but guess what, only a few of them believe me while the majority of them think this was a scam investment.
I fail to educate them but Bitcoin never fails me.

[GiftedMAN]

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?

1) I was 27 years old when I heard about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency through my girlfriend who was doing some airdrop stuff then. I was not interested to know what Bitcoin is about because it was not acceptable in my country so I felt getting knowledge of it will be a waste of my time. I developed the interest to learn more about Bitcoin this year around February 2022 when a friend of mine told me that he has been into bitcoin investment since 2017 and his journey so far has been smooth. The only regret I have for not starting my bitcoin and crypto journey earlier is that I would have had more knowledge than what I have now but no time is too late to start.

[virasisog]

I started to learn about bitcoin in my 20's.im still learning most of us wish to learn it pretty earlier but i think 20's is not the bad time to start learning about bitcoin.

That's still a good age for you to start learning things about Bitcoin. There's no early or late age to begin studying things about Bitcoin as long as we could understand and adapt everything including its risks clearly. I have actually learned about Bitcoin at 25 where I'm already focusing on stability and earning good profit. I just have a little regret because I've heard about Bitcoin at an earlier age yet I ignored it.

[Gosgosking]

I get to know bitcoin at the age of 27 in 2019, sometimes I feel sad not getting to know bitcoin at my teenage age or 20's and I feel grateful too knowing bitcoin this late, by the time I knew about bitcoin I gave already somethings about bitcoin,  especially not to fall for scammers for bitcoin and free money. I already have understanding that nothing is free.

[coolcoinz]

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

I was exactly 30 years old.

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

I had some negative experience with banks and some background in online marketing. I was at first interested in mining and came to the forum to learn how to make some money online.
Learning the basics wasn't hard. In the first they I already had several wallets, an exchange account and I was having fun reading threads in off-topic

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

Of course, but not to learn more. I feel like I've reached the peak of my personal adoption curve. I'm not going to be a bitcoin dev or a blockchain analyst. I'm not going to be coding wallets or making my own altcoin. What I know once could learn in a week. They wouldn't have all the experience, but basic technical knowledge.
I'd like to start much earlier, preferably in early 2012, when you could claim faucets and when bitcoin was worth just a few bucks.