Ugh. Can we talk about family for a second? Specifically, the family members who, bless their hearts, just cannot wrap their heads around Bitcoin. You try. You really do. You present the facts, the data, the historical context, the undeniable advantages, and what do you get? Blank stares, polite nods, or worse – the dismissive chuckle.
The Familiar Refrain:
It's always the same tired arguments, isn't it? "It's a Ponzi scheme!" No, Aunt Carol, it's not. "It's just for criminals!" Tell that to El Salvador, Uncle Bob. "It's going to zero!" Yeah, just like the internet in the 90s, right?
You explain scarcity, the halving, the decentralized nature, the fact that no single government or bank can control it. You talk about the potential for financial freedom, for banking the unbanked, for a truly global, permissionless monetary system. You even try to simplify it, comparing it to digital gold or a super-secure savings account.
The Wall of Skepticism:
But it's like talking to a brick wall made of inherited financial dogma. They're so ingrained in the traditional system, so comfortable with the way things have always been, that anything new and disruptive is immediately dismissed as a fad or a scam. Never mind that the current system is riddled with inflation, bailouts, and an ever-growing national debt. Nope, Bitcoin is the "risky" one.
You see them complain about the rising cost of living, the devaluation of their savings, the endless money printing, and you're practically screaming internally: "THERE'S A SOLUTION! IT'S RIGHT HERE!" But they just… won't… listen.
The Frustration Is Real:
It's not just annoying; it's genuinely frustrating. You want to see your loved ones secure, to have a hedge against the inevitable economic shifts. You want them to understand the monumental technological and financial revolution that's happening right under their noses. But instead, they cling to their outdated notions, missing out on potentially life-changing opportunities.
So, here's to all of us out there trying to orange-pill our families. May your patience be endless, and may one day, one glorious day, they finally see the light. Until then, I guess we'll just keep stacking sats and shaking our heads. 👍
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