Greetings Steemit Community
This is a small community engagement exercise and the idea is to involve as many as possible (so a little resteeming wouldn't hurt)
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Bitcoin was launched in January 2009 and has grown massively since that time. In order to appreciate the growth experienced, I'd like to find out (if you still recall) what the price of 1 Bitcoin was at the time that YOU first heard about Bitcoin.
I first heard about Bitcoin sometime in the first quarter of last year, then 1 BTC was fetching around USD 320. So you can think of me as belonging to the "Three Hundreds Era."
WHICH ERA ARE YOU FROM?
I heard about it in 2011 but sadly didn't buy in until late 2014. I feel like you get more credit for the time you bought in. I tried to buy in during 2013 when it was a mere $10, but verifying with Mt. Gox was too much hassle. That may have been a blessing in the end.
I gave you a small upvote, but would give 100% upvote if you remove 'introduceyourself'. This post doesn't fit with the purpose of that tag.
Duly noted. I have adjusted the tags accordingly. Thanks for sharing. So bitcoin was not easy to buy in 2013?
It was very difficult to buy Bitcoin in the early years, even 2013. We have made enormous progress in that regard.
Absolutely! One is spoilt for choice these days. : )
You are so lucky fall in the "Three Hundreds Era". I first heard about Bitcoin on middle July last year. That time BTC price was around USD 664 "Six Hundreds Era" but not soon later on Aug 2, 2016 BTC price suddenly drop to 552.82 USD as recorded on Coindesk.com due to "Bitfinex hack".
Thanks for sharing. Someone once said "Bitcoin is like the internet... it's never too late for anyone to start using the internet"
I am ashamed to admit that I had no real idea of the value of BTC or much about it until I joined Steemit....in February of 2017..LOL...and it was I believe $1100 usd at that time <3
Great post! Thank you for sharing and Resteemed <3
Bright Blessings and Reiki Love! Namaste
Thank you. I am happy that you appreciate my effort. I think you shouldn't be ashamed but be proud to be onboard. Imagine how many will never get to know about Bitcoin or cryptocurrency in their lifetime.
Got in in mid 2016, took some cheap altcoins and increased my bitcoin holdings. Ethereum Dash Doge and Litecoin helped me to put me back in the timeline to mid 2015. I love that so much. Crypto is my love.
Looks like you "got in"with good foresight inasmuch as altcoins are concerned. For me it took some time before I considered altcoins as anything to be serious about - BLUNDER!
Very true :) Thank you for the assistance with a shift in perception <3 Much appreciated! Keep up the great work.
Bright Blessings and Much Love! Namaste
Thank you. Keep Steeming!