I'm not a crypto OG, but I'm definitely a veteran that has seen some cycles, and pretty much everyone that I know in real life knows that I'm that crypto bozo. That comes with bagagge. When crypto hits cycle lows I get asked tongue in cheek how's crypto doing?, and when we hit ATHs everyone is asking me about everything crypto.
The longer you are in crypto the more locked in you are and that's a good thing.
I have evolved, both as a Hiver and as a crypto bozo.
2018
Hey Eric, can you explain me this crypto thing? What are your favorite projects? How do I get started on Hive? What tips do you have to earn in crypto? How can I invest and what are all these wallets?
No problem man, let me call you tonight or let's meet up, I'll give you a rundown on everything just make sure to have pizza and beer for me. When are you available this week? I'll adapt. I'll spend around 2-3 hours explaining everything there is to know, let's make it together, you will love the space.
Oh, do you also need some explanations on inflation, the federal reserve, central banks and how decentralization and blockchain fixes these human-wide issues? No problem, let's get to it.
2021
Hey Eric, can you explain me this crypto thing? What are your favorite projects? How do I get started on Hive? What tips do you have to earn in crypto? How can I invest and what are all these wallets?
Yo man, yeah sure, I'll send you some reading materials, some videos and tutorials, read them all and watch everything, takes notes on what you don't understand and let's have a call at a convenient time for me, and I'll solve all your questions and forward you more learning material.
2024
Hey Eric! Seems like there's another bull run again and I want in! Can you explain me this crypto thing? What are your favorite projects? How do I get started on Hive? What tips do you have to earn in crypto? How can I invest and what are all these wallets?
Sorry mate, I'm not in crypto anymore but here are some links.
That's me, hiding from the mob
Don't get me wrong, I still help people get onboarded if they are my friends or if they have shown real interest in the past, and they are willing to pay for my time, but the days of spending hours onboarding someone to crypto/hive to see them fade after a few weeks and then coming back a couple years later expecting another masterclass are gone.
I don't have the energy or motivation, and the amount of material out there online is very good for me to waste precious time that I can spend making money. Besides, if you personally onboard someone, you become their mentor and they basically text you every week asking something new, because it's easier to ask than to research, so no, I'm out.