Quote from: phosphor1897 on April 06, 2018, 12:18:41 PM

hello

I am new to bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general. it's been quite a wild ride and not so easy to come to terms with what this stuff means for us in the long run. looking forward to learning more and understanding what this means for us going forward.

sincerely,
phosphor

Very nice of you to introduce yourself!
Crypto can be though, that's true. The best way to tackle this is knowledge and Bitcointalk is one of the best ways to acquire this much-needed value.
I'd suggest that you begin by making yourself familiar with the forum and how it works. Because it's a give and take and there are some rules/guidelines to follow and if you know them, your life will be much easier:

Unofficial list of (official) Bitcointalk.org rules, guidelines, FAQ: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=703657
Comprehensive guide to Bitcointalk. Newbie friendly + calculator and infographic: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2534500

You'll find any topic you could imagine and if something is missing, start your own one, since that's the spirit of BCT, share information.

Have a safe stay and enjoy your crypto trip