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[–] nebulaone@lemmy.world 33 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (9 children)

I was mining bitcoin in the very early days (when bitcoins were worth pennies). No idea how much it was and is worth now, but I am pretty sure I'd never have to work again if I still had access to these bitcoins.

[–] MyDarkestTimeline01@ani.social 5 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

My story is when you could first buy them when they were worth pennies and a friend wanted to invest with me in them. Only wanted us to each put in $100 at first. Just didn't believe they'd catch on.

[–] BremboTheFourth@piefed.ca 5 points 6 hours ago

I mean, you weren't really wrong about them catching on. Usage by everyday people is vanishingly rare and it's certainly not trending in a positive direction. They're just... worth a lot now... for some reason.

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