Most people are not accustomed to being early adopters. That is probably why they spend a great deal of time complaining about every misstep.
Of course, all want the payoff of being involved in projects early. As we all know, it can be highly lucrative. That said, one must be willing to endure the pain that goes along with it.
Being an early adopter is a pain in the ass. It is not easy. In fact, most are truly not cut out for it. Over the years we noticed how many people left Hive. They pointed to all that is wrong. My view on that is "best of luck to you". Quite honestly, the masses do not belong here at this stage.
That might seem mean but it takes some vision to understand what is taking place. The easiest time to see something is after it fully evolved. Then the vision is right before our eyes.
That, however, is not very profitable. Those who grasp this concept should be very grateful for all the hiccups that are encountered along the way.
Facebook Is A Finished Product
If you want smooth, reliable, and consistent, then Facebook is there for you. Without a doubt the UI is advanced providing users with a ton of features. After all, they had 15 years to add to the platform. They are far from version 1.0.
This means most of the bumps in the road are removed. It was not always the case for companies like Facebook. In fact, there are many still encountering challenges. Even online, there are a lot of pitfalls that can befall any organization.
The worst version of a product is 1.0. This is the template from which all improvement comes. Of course, that does not happen overnight. We have bugs, broken buttons, and an assortment of other "black swans' that happen on a regular basis. Such is the life of a start up.
Sadly, many get involved expecting a finished product. The crypto world is full of people who do not understand what is taking place. That is fine.
Years ago, I wrote that everyone will be involved with cryptocurrency, sooner or later. Sadly for most, the time is later.
This still holds true. We are still too early for most.
Pay The Price For Being An Early Adopter
To put this bluntly, one must be willing to pay the price for being an early adopter. If you want the riches, you must encounter the misery. Very little in life allows one to start at the top. Instead, it is a grind in the early stages, with more time spend putting out fires than actually advancing.
Users have to endure a lot of the same dynamics. There is simply no way around it. Over time, things improve yet that can be a slow process. Unfortunately, development advances at the pace it advances.
These are times where there are a lot of uncertainty. Success is far from guaranteed. That is why the payoff is often so big.
Many look at the money that Venture Capitalists make. Kevin Durant made tens of millions of dollars on Coinbase. He did, however, put up millions to start, and left his money sitting there through some rather tough times. He remained in the game and was able to cash out with a huge sum.
Most want the payoff without going through the process. They desire the large return without the risk or the discomfort that comes from early adoption. Sorry but it does not work that way.
Those who are willing to pay the price, simply because we see the vision in something and the path to get there, are willing to weather whatever comes down the road. Once things start to fall in place, that is where the masses start to jump in. Often, this is where the early adopters are able to cash out and take their windfall elsewhere.
Do you see how this works?
If you cannot put up with the pain, get out of the game. We will be here a few years from now when things will be smoother than today. However, there will be a big opportunity missed for those who take that path.
Alas, not all are cut out to be early adopters.
But for those who are, there are vast riches out there awaiting our arrival.
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