I'm pretty new to actually buying cryptocurrencies, although I've been aware of bitcoin and the general mechanics of its operation for a while. I knew about it when it was at prices I don't even want to think about now actually, and almost bought in until mtgox crashed that first time from like 30 to 1. Being only an outside observer I wrote it off as a brilliant idea that wouldn't take off without a more refined iteration, or damaged goods. I can't kick myself too hard because I was a lot younger and bitcoin (still not easily accessible for most peoples' tech level) was a lot harder to buy then it seemed.

Anyway, I've gotten into dogecoin for fun and am totally enthralled by this whole world of cryptocurrencies (mostly doge and BTC at the moment). I wanted to join this forum because to mostly read information posted by people who know a lot more than me by virtue of experience. I am also excited by the vast opportunities that exist to solve problems or advance specific parts of such a fast growing phenomenon. I think that cryptocurrencies will produce an amount of value exponentially greater than where we stand now and the chance to be part of that is exciting!