1. When and why did you become interested in cryptocurrencies?
It was during a very boring maths lecture in early 2013. I was reading some tech news when I read something about generating money on your computer. I thought this can just be a joke so I started to read more about bitcoin. After that day I became addicted :-)
2. When and why did you buy your first bitcoin?
It was 2013 because my laptop was just able to generate about 0.16 BTC per day. I wanted more!
3. How did you get on the forum?
The more I read about bitcoin the more questions came up so I was looking for a community and found this forum.
4.1. What prevents mass adoption of cryptocurrencies?
I think there is nothing that prevents mass adoption. There a just a few points that slow it down, like technical challenges and missing trust. Ironically, bitcoin works without trust. Someday mass adoption will come.
4.2. How do you think mass advertising of gambling projects has a positive effect on the development of the forum or harms the community?
At first look maybe it could look like harming the community but, to be honest, gambling is a very important part of the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies.
4.3. How do you consider whether 2-3 years of experience in cryptocurrency is enough to successfully invest or does an investor need to receive special education?
Neither... nor. A potential investor has just to understand that his or her money is protected by the power of maths. No politicians, no lobbyists, no promises. Just incorruptible and simple maths.
5. What do you think of the current Merit system and signature campaigns? Do they harm the forum?
Nope. I like it! Signature campaigns are a good possibility to stack some sats and the merit system can be used to reward good posts.
6. The most useful forum topic? Most helpful users?
Hmm that's tough. I don't if this topic is helpful but I love it. I'm talking about HODLING, of course! Most helpful user I would say it's fronti.
9. Tell a story about your big profit or big loss?
A stupid guy told me something about a coin which has master nodes and you can earn interest by hodling. Unfortunately this was one of my biggest mistakes. I'm today still -90% on that shitcoin. After a few years...
10. What do you think about the DEFI ecosystem?
I don't like it.
11. Is your anonymity a vital necessity or precaution?
Possible anonymity is absolutely necessary. But you should always be able to decide not to be anonymous.
12. The last cryptocurrency book you read?
Mastering Bitcoin - Andreas Antonopoulos
13. Advise 3 cryptocurrencies/tokens for investment in the next 1-2 years?
Bitcoin, bitcoin and maybe ... some bitcoin.
14. How much will Bitcoin cost at the end of 2020?
I think about $20k +- 3k
15. P.S. (Optional)
Don't let shitcoins fool you!