Bitcoin turns 18 today

[7juju]

It has been an awesome 18 years of learning, made mistakes and continuous growth. It hasn’t been a smooth journey for me. There were times that should have got into bitcoin much earlier than I did, but due to fear of the unknown I missed great opportunities. But this past 18 years of bitcoin existence made me realize how important self custody is. I wouldn’t have known how good it feel to experience self custody is without bitcoin. Bitcoin changed everything for me and I’m grateful that bitcoin was invented 18 years ago.

[fighter2627]

Time flies and bitcoin is two decades old, who would have thought that Bitcoin would last this long and its value would be this high today when it started at a low price that
it was almost worthless when it started here.

However, so far there a lot of countries adopted the concept of Bitcoin, and some making it a one of their reserved asset as well, and some are planning to do also in the future,
this is how great of bitcoin is now.

[Luzin]

That is for sure, no one have expected that Bitcoin would be as big as it is right now.

I have been following it for almost 10 years since I joined in 2015. There have been many changes, and this industry is getting bigger and very difficult to predict. Its development has been quite positive in terms of state legality, confidence, adoption, and of course regarding its value. I used to believe that Bitcoin could become big but not this fast, and this surprised me. Besides that, there are many challenges ahead, especially regarding Bitcoin's vulnerabilities. All of this is due to technological advancements like AI, which are exploited by malicious people to steal assets. My hope is that BIP to address vulnerabilities can be prepared soon, so that investors' fears will not disappear. Thus, confidence in Bitcoin will continue to grow well.

[Franctoshi]

It has all been an amazing year with Bitcoin since I get to know it, 18years of strong growth, though we've seen the ups and downs but everything still remains strong afterwards, the community is even getting stronger with the understanding of Bitcoin today ever no much panic sell. Personally, I have a better understanding of Bitcoin today than when I started back in 2017, we've lost and we've gained all are lessons that gets us better. Looking forward when we will hit Bitcoin 20th year celebration.

[Zackz5000]

Time flies and bitcoin is two decades old, who would have thought that Bitcoin would last this long and its value would be this high today when it started at a low price that
it was almost worthless when it started here.

However, so far there a lot of countries adopted the concept of Bitcoin, and some making it a one of their reserved asset as well, and some are planning to do also in the future,
this is how great of bitcoin is now.

More decades will still come as Bitcoin will stand more stronger and above every other cryptocurrencies in the world. Bitcoin has made more wave and gain more recognition over this years, many actually doubted the ability of Bitcoin when it first came out, they were afraid to invest in Bitcoin then when the price was even low, those who got involved then and got started with their Bitcoin accumulation didn't regret for anything rather those who failed to invest in Bitcoin where the people who actually regretted why they never started before this time. Bitcoin will be more great in years to come so now is an opportunity for those who hasn't started this journey to get started immediately.

[Rockstarguy]

It has been an awesome 18 years of learning, made mistakes and continuous growth. It hasn’t been a smooth journey for me. There were times that should have got into bitcoin much earlier than I did, but due to fear of the unknown I missed great opportunities. But this past 18 years of bitcoin existence made me realize how important self custody is. I wouldn’t have known how good it feel to experience self custody is without bitcoin. Bitcoin changed everything for me and I’m grateful that bitcoin was invented 18 years ago.

Lol. Funny enough 18 year ago when bitcoin was created many didnt even anything like bitcoin exist at that that time. It was few years bitcoin began to get known to people and many was very skeptical to buy bitcoin,  some people got it through easy way or bought it cheap which they never knew it will be very valuable,  they just only tried it to see what it would be like. Even if many of us didn't start the journey from the beginning but it wasn't even easy from the point where we met bitcoin.  I remember the dip of those days and many bad news about bitcoin getting to crashed, news like this made many to sell out of fear. The dip made many to hate bitcoin,  thinking they have lost their bitcoin due to volatility but this is bitcoin today with unbelievable growth.

[GbitG]

It’s a shame we weren’t there at the time but arrived few later. It was a pioneering era for electronic cash whether it began as a bit for fun or was taken seriously, it’s hard to say with the benefit of hindsight. Perhaps they wanted to challenge the economic situation of the time, I still remember the widespread mistrust of the banking system that led to the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the subsequent financial crisis. We came out of it worse off than before, but with an additional protocol that is a true mathematical miracle. Thank you Sat.

Huh that's sounds bit unreasonable.......!!!! 

We should never be feel ashamed on it because our goal was financial freedom, and eventually we have achieved it through Bitcoin.

However, if you mean that we got too late to buy Bitcoin like we missed the opportunity to buy it at a cheaper price or blah blah blah then let me tell you something more. It's never too late to buy Bitcoin Bitcoin is still open for everyone to buy....  Like you can still invest in it for potential profits through (DCA) Dollar-Cost Averaging. I mean  you can easily accumulate Bitcoin over the time and potentially generate a decent ROI. 

You should feel proud not ashamed...

[Ever-young]

How have these 18 years of Bitcoin's existence been for you?

I cannot tell about the 18 whole years but for the few years I’ve experienced bitcoin as an asset I must say that this is the best thing I’ve ever invested in. Though I doubted it at first, I never really believed in it when I heard till i tried, and slowly, my trust in it grew stronger, and till now Ive never regretted investing in bitcoin, not now not ever.

Yes bitcoin still remains volatile but is never looses value like fiat. Sometimes I just imagine if I really saved the the notes I had then, by now it wouldn’t even be able to afford anything worthy.
All the flaws in bitcoin are things I’m already used to, and the good qualities are enough to make me stick with it over and over again.

It has really been an amazing journey.

[Rengga Jati]

Congratulations Bitcoin!


How have these 18 years of Bitcoin's existence been for you?

Congratulations!
An extraordinary technological breakthrough. One that has caused the lives of many people to change drastically.

I personally am part of almost 10 years in this crypto world. But, I have less years investing in Bitcoin.
And the experience, so far, is incredible.

However, so far there a lot of countries adopted the concept of Bitcoin, and some making it a one of their reserved asset as well, and some are planning to do also in the future,
this is how great of bitcoin is now.

They may need more times. Some countries change the regulations about Bitcoin or crypto. Some counties are still that strict. That is why, we must eb pleasure living in such country that legalize crypto. But, sometimes, the country also limit our movement and use case of Bitcoin. As makin g it legal it as commodity asset. But forbidding as a a currency. well, no matter.

[snowpega]

It has been an awesome 18 years of learning, made mistakes and continuous growth. It hasn’t been a smooth journey for me. There were times that should have got into bitcoin much earlier than I did, but due to fear of the unknown I missed great opportunities. But this past 18 years of bitcoin existence made me realize how important self custody is. I wouldn’t have known how good it feel to experience self custody is without bitcoin. Bitcoin changed everything for me and I’m grateful that bitcoin was invented 18 years ago.

It has been an awesome learning phase for those who have been in the Bitcoin market or crypto space for a long time.
Are you also that old in the Bitcoin market or crypto space? I mean to say, you also joined the crypto space 18 years ago? Or do you wish you could have joined this space in its early days? Well, for me, it's not a very long journey; it's been maybe five years since I jumped into the Bitcoin market and crypto space and believe me, this has honestly changed a lot from how I used to think before jumping into this space. I truly learned a lot about privacy, security and many other things. This has been a really beautiful journey for me, and I am very happy to be a part of this space.

[Tamaperdana]

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How have these 18 years of Bitcoin's existence been for you?

Yes, although I knew bitcoin more or less only a few years ago,but bitcoin has provided a lot of experience and also a very broad understanding of the current economic situation. Because it turns out that in this world there is still a currency that really cannot be regulated by anyone,namely bitcoin. So it made me believe, that bitcoin is really great. Because with bitcoin, I feel more secure to keep my assets. So yes,hopefully bitcoin will continue to prosper at any time,because this is an asset that is completely different from other assets. 18 years have passed,when bitcoin first appeared when I was young, and it's a pity that at that time I did not really glance at this asset. If only I had bought bitcoin at that time,it would obviously have changed many of my life circumstances, but it was enough.

[Ummeettaa]

It was exactly 18 years ago that the White Paper was published:
https://www.metzdowd.com/pipermail/cryptography/2008-October/014810.html

It all started with an exchange of emails, and today we have one of the most valuable assets in the world.

I think nobody who received that email 18 years ago would have expected Bitcoin to be what it is today.

Congratulations Bitcoin!


How have these 18 years of Bitcoin's existence been for you?

It has been a long way coming with many obstacles, ups and down, but most importantly it was able to overcome all obstacles and challenges faced.

There were many challenges Bitcoin faced in it's early days which sometimes to the extent of crashing, those obstacles even discouraged many of its investor because many loss their funds which was invested, but some who has believe in the project never backs down and were trying everything possible for the challenges to be overcome, hence the reason it's survive all the challenges faced.

The creator used most of the bad experience faced to restructure it, and might have used the challenges as lesson  which I believed that made the project this successful that many have trusted and believed in now.

Finally, with how the structure of Bitcoin is now, I don't think it's can ever encounter the challenges it faced in it's early days, because it has been structured that i believe it will continue to break through and  can't be matched with any other coin in the crypto world.

[Abiky]

18 years already, damn they grow up so fast and soon will nolonger be a teenager, time is really flying..

Looking back, can't even recognise Bitcoin anymore because so much has changed!

Imagine having to go through faucet's to convince people to be hooked to Bitcoin because you promising them that it will bring about financial freedom and all the good stuff but few bought into this idea.. and today still holding up, Bitcoin does wear many faces as it's been a currency saver for failed economies, it's been a store of value in the absence of traditional banks or simply a medium of exchange your choice...

Happy belated bday BTC 🎁🎂.

Only 3 more years, and Bitcoin will turn into an "adult". A lot of exciting things awaits us. Developers are working day and night to ensure Bitcoin remains decentralized and scalable for everyone. The key challenge would be to increase scalability without compromising security/reliability/decentralization. The Lightning Network helps, but it's not a permanent solution. Merkle trees, ZK-Rollups, and other improvements would be the best approach for scaling.

Then, we have the volatility problem. But with institutional investors ramping up liquidity, this might no longer be an issue in the future. By then, Bitcoin would be as "stable" as Gold (sort of). This is only the beginning. Right now, market prices are declining. Better grab this opportunity to buy more cheap BTC before it's too late.

[Emeraldo]

Time flies and bitcoin is two decades old, who would have thought that Bitcoin would last this long and its value would be this high today when it started at a low price that
it was almost worthless when it started here.

What do you think will be the price of Bitcoin by the time Bitcoin clock 20 years? I am only contemplating how far Bitcoin has gone in both price and years of existence from something many people never believed in to something the world is rushing to buy and hold because of satisfaction they are getting from investing in Bitcoin.

However, so far there a lot of countries adopted the concept of Bitcoin, and some making it a one of their reserved asset as well, and some are planning to do also in the future,
this is how great of bitcoin is now.

I know that there countries that are not really adopted Bitcoin but they wasting time on the benefits they could be getting from accumulating Bitcoin. The price of Bitcoin will continue to fluctuate giving investors the opportunity to buy and sell.

[decodx]

Only 3 more years, and Bitcoin will turn into an "adult".

Isn't the age of 18 already considered "adult" in most countries around the world? I mean, even in the US—with some exceptions at the state level.

[Juse14]

We need to say thank you to the founders especially those involved in creating Bitcoin and continue to build and maintain until bitcoin can be 18 years old, my experience is not the longest of those involved in knowing bitcoin, I'm not even someone who contributes greatly to the ecosystem or bitcoin network like other geniuses in the community, I'm just a user of the presence of bitcoin itself just a small investor who does not give impact and unnecessary transactions in the notice, from the existence of bitcoin and gave birth to other technological innovations that made my life slowly change in this industry.

Well, when the Nobel Prize was awarded to Satoshi, I think he deserved, at least, recognition for his epoch-changing innovation.

Only 3 more years, and Bitcoin will turn into an "adult".

Isn't the age of 18 already considered "adult" in most countries around the world? I mean, even in the US—with some exceptions at the state level.

He is already an adult, or an adult is not yet in time, 18 is the starting gate of maturity in many countries, but the maturity of bitcoin goes beyond that, we are crossing time.