Tier 1: Retail Normie
Buys Bitcoin through apps like Robinhood or PayPal.
Talks about price, not protocol.
Doesn’t know what a node is.
Uses centralized wallets or exchanges (e.g., Coinbase).
Thinks “crypto” is the future but doesn’t know why.
Panic sells in downturns.
Treats Bitcoin like a tech stock or lottery ticket.
No concept of self-custody or monetary history.
Views the space as speculative or trendy.
Relies on third parties for education and storage.