I have no idea how I originally found out about Bitcoin. It was a long time ago. I remember speaking with one of the developers many years back. I still recall the conversation. I was so paranoid that he might face federal charges for creating his own currency, I chose not to get involved. Out of fear, I deleted all the emails from that time. I didn’t want to be associated with it. My conversations with the developer was brief and is insignificant but to me it was something I've been fascinated with. I never expected it would become so popular. At the time I thought it was nerd money some guy created in his moms basement
If you thought it was just some nerd money some guy created in his mom's basement, why were you so scared? I do not remember having a law that prohibits you or anyone from making their own currency. As long as it does not violate any existing laws like ones against money laundering for example. Anyway, quite convenient for you to have deleted all the proof that this conversation took place.
So in the end, I was early. But my fear of government intervention cost me the opportunity to achieve wealth beyond my wildest dreams. I see things differently now. I take risks.
Good for you, mate. Hard to believe story but hey if it is true then it has already happened. Nothing else to do but to move forward.