1. When and why did you become interested in cryptocurrencies? I got interested because it created a lot of buzz on forums where I was active.
2. When and why did you buy your first bitcoin? No, I did not buy my first Bitcoin. I got it from a bounty campaign back when Bitcoin was worth $1500
3. How did you get on the forum? A friend invited me here, but he is no longer active here.
4.1. How do you consider whether 2-3 years of experience in cryptocurrency is enough to invest successfully, or does an investor need to receive special education?With the introduction of innovations, it’s a continuous process; you should not be satisfied with what you know, because cryptocurrency is constantly evolving.
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.2. What prevents mass adoption of cryptocurrencies? It has always been regulated by the government, which views cryptocurrency as a threat to its control over citizens and the financial system, leading to restrictions, regulations, and bans.
4.3. What is the situation with cryptocurrencies in your country? Are there any problems when exchanging for fiat? Which city or place in your country is best suited for cryptocurrency holders?It's legal, but unfortunately, we can only trade on local exchanges here, as popular overseas exchanges are banned here. This happened because the local exchange has lobbied to restrict exchanges like Binance.
4.4. Are you using the Lightning network? If yes, for what purposes?No, not yet, but I’ll consider it when I open my online store.
4.5. Which secure cryptocurrency wallets are you currently using? I’m using Electrum, Trustwallet, and Metamask
4.6. Does the huge amount of betting and gambling advertising hurt the forum? I don’t think so, it’s part of the Bitcoin ecosystem and one of the first to adopt cryptocurrency, which somewhat helped cryptocurrency move forward.
5. What do you think of the current Merit system and signature campaigns? Do they harm the forum?I’m okay with it; we just need more merit-based sources, as many good posts are left out.
6. The most useful forum topic? Most helpful users?I consider this the most useful topic
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=703657.0 / Unofficial list of (official) Bitcointalk.org rules, guidelines, FAQ
this is our reference on how we should behave and act on our beloved forum. We always return here to refresh ourselves and others, reminding us of how the guidelines and lines, although unofficial, are accepted by all members.
I consider LoyceV to be the most helpful user; the information he provides is all useful, and he has good common sense.
7. 3 things you would implement on the forum? I think having a chat is beneficial, and a dark mode is also a good feature.
8. Do you trade on exchanges or invest in projects? Yes, if I see potential, I trade some of my coin to invest in that project. Being an early bird in a project with good potential will pay off in the future.
9. Tell a story about your big profit or big loss?My most significant loss was on one meme. To think that I traded or sold three of my coins to buy this meme; these three coins that I sold went on to triple their value.
10. What do you think about the DEFI ecosystem? It’s here to stay because it offers a dynamic and promising space that provides numerous opportunities for innovation and disruption in the financial sector.
11. Is your anonymity a vital necessity or precaution? I read that one crime is committed against cryptocurrency holders every week, and with this, it becomes necessary to protect your identity.
13. Advise three cryptocurrencies/tokens for investment in the next 1-2 years? I consider Polkadot, Solana, and Cardano.o I based it on institutional adoption and technological advancement
14. How much will Bitcoin cost at the end of 2025?Given the current trajectory, it is likely to reach $150 by the end of the year.
15. P.S. Thank you for the invitation to be part of this thread