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Long's personal journey into Bitcoin further illustrates the paradigm shift that has occurred in financial thinking. After experiencing the complexities and inefficiencies of moving large sums as part of institutional transactions, she became increasingly aware of the potential of digital currencies to streamline operations and offer a more reliable store of value.
The Bitcoin Community's Evolution
As long emphasizes, the Bitcoin community is divided into factions—those who view Bitcoin as a financial asset (the "number go up" crowd) and those who believe in its foundational tenets as “freedom money.” This divergence may lead to challenges in the broader narrative that Bitcoin seeks to establish, particularly regarding mainstream adoption.