Crypto Skeptic To Enthusiast: My Journey In The Web3 Space
About seven years ago, I never imagined I'll be this into crypto and learning into the vast world of Web3. I was one of the many who thought crypto and all about it was for those who have money and can risk the money they have. Around 2018, I had my first encounter with crypto by a friend who thought it'll be best to invest in Ethereum.
I can remember very well that I had zero knowledge of the coin even after I saw it on the wallet they helped me create. I was even wondering how the coin could turn to actual money back since I paid my own currency to get it, I wondered how it will convert to my money if I needed it back. I was a silent skeptical learner.
The friend who brought me into the knowledge of simple terms and how the little things work in Web3 did a great job, it opened my eyes more to see the potential of having wealth built in a space that's not traditional like local banks, it was fascinating. My journey got more fun when I was introduced to a write-to-earn platform, Uptrennd.
Oh my goodness! I couldn't express enough how happy I was to have found a space like that because I was a lover of writing and reading. But deep down, I didn't believe it would pay me real money until the very day I got my first pay. I got my first and major wake up call to Web3 when I withdrew from Uptrennd just before it crashed.
Writing on a space with likeminds, learning from those who thought it wise to teach people to love Web3 more and earning while at it, I thought I was having a blast already but I was introduced to an even better platform that till today, I can't thank my onboarder enough for sharing this goodness with me. Hive has changed the game.
In my first year on Hive, I'm sure many around at that time could tell the story, how enthusiastic I was with everything I did as a newbie, trying to grow and be more knowledgeable with anything I could as regards to Web3, content creation and online connection. I didn't wait to withdraw out of Hive to know that I was in one of the very best.
Here on Hive, four years and counting! I've gone from knowing little about crypto and Web3 to being a teacher in bringing up more enthusiasts. It didn't happen all at once, I had to learn so much and I keep learning. I joined countless contests, initiatives, attended Web3 space meetings and I was always ready to explore a new opportunity.
I've not only learned things about crypto and Web3 space through Hive, I've also learned the skill of discipline and consistency that is helping me in many aspects of my life. My financial side of life is not struggling, thanks to Hive and I'm always grateful to the first day I came across Hive for all the things I have achieved till today.
I don't think I was biased or disbelieved what the crypto or Web3 space had to offer, I was only skeptical if I'll do well in learning through it but today, the story says otherwise, I'm enjoying all the goodies and more to come that the space has to offer. Hive has strengthened my resolve about Web3 and the exciting journey continues.
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You also did uptrend? Omo we are many sha. Lol.
Well I only withdrew ones , the rest I couldn't because of the rate that they increased for minimum withdrawal then.
Lol I was there o
Also lost some money because of the rate.
Wait oo
They Charge gas fee to withdraw in the uptrend?
Yes na they did a amount you could withdraw na.
I couldn't withdraw the little I had there
Nawaoo
.hive is too good to use
Really sweet
Fast transaction...no gas fee
So amazing
Lol .
Uptrend went down.
So hive is very good . Like the best so far
Alos let me shock you, a friend of mine that I met during that up trend time, you know it was because he got a contact from that uptrend that this guy is a bastard multi millionaire today.?
Omo when he recently told me his testimony I was so shocked and so was like omo where was I...
I also heard of two who met and are happily married now, that guy is so blessed and lucky to have got such a contact.
The web3 is a blessing to me the fact that it gives its own right to ownership is one thing i love. I bless the day i come across the hive is not just about the earn, i also learn and it connect me to people.
Yeah, thousands of reasons to love Hive hehe.
Yes dear thousands of reasons
We really need those types of friend you have. I mean that particular friend you have that exposed you to the knowledge of web3. We need them. And I also believe the same way someone have done you a favour, you will continually passed the knowledge of web3 to people also
Yeah, it's hard to keep something good from others and so I try to let people around me know about what I've found through a friend.
That is how I invested my school fee and rent with zero knowledge of crypto 😂, I almost cried my eyes out when my money vanished.
Lol you too go do o 😂
Well, you have learned better now.
Wow! That means you got to know more about crypto through the help of hive. I must say hive has really done alot in your life indeed. That wasn't the case for mine, I have experienced and knowledge about crypto very well before hive, but I didn't know hive was actually a crypto when I first started on hive. But later when I get to know it's crypto I was really excited and ready to go deep in doing all activities on hive.
You're lucky to have know that much before Hive, it will make your journey here more exciting.
Yeah! It really make the journey easy and fun
Yeah, have fun then! 🙂
Thanks
Four years and counting that’s very sweet. Hive is a great place to be in and I am also glad I found my way here…cheers to more wins and looting
Glad you found here, have fun and loot on hehe.
Despite the fact that you joined when you did, that didn’t stop you in anyway. Instead it made you put in your best into understanding web3 and everything in between.
!PIMP
It did, I'm grateful about the journey 🙏
Thanks for stopping by.
It’s my pleasure.
Web3 is indeed one of the beautiful things that I got involved with, hive, is exceedingly great. It has changed lives and mine as well
Glad to know that, it will continue to change lives.
I remember uptrend too, but I didn't take the platform seriously in any way, so I didn't cash out anything from it, but some people cashed out a big amount before the crash since they announced before it happened... How time flies, 7 years gone already!
It was my first ever platform to learn about crypto blogging so I sure took it seriously but I didn't cash enough that was worth all my time there. At least I learned better to use Hive well.
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STOPReading through everyone’s responses has me smiling ear to ear . Honestly, I’m just so grateful for how far this journey has brought me.
And you're in for even greater things on this journey.
From skeptic to teacher , that’s a powerful transformation....Your journey shows that growth comes from staying curious and committed.
Thank you for your kind words, I hope to continue in this path 😌
All of you that started crypto early enough are yahoo gals😌😌😌
Lolz
Just playing ...but I hate to write this kind of blog because it annoys me ...I get gard at myself on why I didn't get to know about all these early enough until after my last child . Can u imagine ..maybe I would have been a whale by now, lolz...but it's well
Let me keep wiping my tears 😌😌
Awww sorried momma!
At least, uou knew about them at the time you did, some people are still in ignorance 🥹
I love your growth story in the Web3 space, it's very encouraging.
It's obvious that hive is a great place to stay, thanks for sharing @merit.ahama
Indeed, my dear 😊