RE: The Problem With Bitcoin Is You
I think of Steemit as a true proof of concept for crypto. It shows that a cryptocurrency can be tied to "real" work and real world value, and that it can power a project in ways that wouldn't have been possible without it. My Bitcoin is staying right where it is in its wallet. If it appreciates in value one day or becomes liquid in its own right, great. If not, then no big deal. I believe that crypto is here to stay. It might not ever have that enormous bull run, but maybe it will. I don't measure Bitcoin's value in terms of dollars, and I don't stress about what it's doing relative to the dollar. If I can say that I'm motivated at all by that, it's mostly in the sense that it represents a dream for me. I don't expect that I'll make money off of what crypto I have, but I know that as long as it's there, it's a possibility. It's not really a gamble and not really an investment; it's something inbetween.
I'm totally with you on the utility of Steemit! It's a major inspiration for this article.
I also can see plenty of shades of grey between gambling and investing. I almost got into it in the piece, but it was already long enough.
I would like to see my crypto (including STEEM) as an investment, and I do if I consider returns in the form of experience, learning, confidence. Financial return would help a lot, though.
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