Hey there, first of all—huge congratulations on your baby! 🎉 Becoming a parent is life’s greatest adventure, and it’s beautiful to see you thinking so thoughtfully about your child’s future. As someone who’s also deeply tied to Bitcoin, I’ll share what I’d do in your shoes (and a few lessons I’ve learned along the way).

1. Mining in Your Son’s Name: The Solar Advantage
With free solar power, mining BTC for your little one is a fantastic idea—especially if you’re already wasting excess energy. Here’s how I’d approach it:

• Dedicate a Miner to Him: Set up a small rig (even a used ASIC) labeled as “his.” Track its output separately. Over years, even modest mining adds up.
• Teach Him Later: When he’s older, show him how the miner worked. It’s a hands-on lesson in energy, technology, and Bitcoin’s backbone.
• BUT: Keep it simple. Mining requires maintenance, and hardware evolves. Don’t let it eat into your time with him.

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Thank you for asking about my experience—it’s not easy to revisit, but I hope sharing it can offer insights for others. Here’s my story:

Why I Believed
Like many, I was drawn to Craig Wright’s bold claim of being Satoshi Nakamoto. At the time, his technical explanations (“Satoshi’s Vision,” the promise of unbounded scalability) seemed credible, especially when framed as “restoring Bitcoin’s original protocol.” The BSV community amplified this narrative, emphasizing ideals like “truth” and “integrity,” which resonated with my frustration at BTC’s scaling debates and perceived compromises.

Wright’s confidence and the support from certain influencers (like Calvin Ayre) added legitimacy. When he threatened legal action against critics, I misinterpreted it as conviction rather than intimidation. The community’s echo chamber dismissed skeptics as “misinformed” or “attacking the truth,” which kept doubts at bay.

Cracks in the Facade
Over time, inconsistencies emerged:

• Technical Promises vs. Reality: BSV’s touted “millions of transactions per second” never materialized. Projects built on BSV struggled with instability, and adoption remained niche.
• Wright’s Behavior: His aggressive lawsuits, plagiarism scandals (copied research papers), and refusal to sign Satoshi’s early coins felt increasingly manipulative.
• Community Cultism: Dissent was labeled “FUD.” Healthy debate was stifled, which made me question the lack of honesty.

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