As a product manager of a fintech company, I have always had a strong interest in digital currencies. But I never thought that I would meet him while researching Bitcoin.
That was a late night at the end of 2023, and I was following discussions about Bitcoin halving on Twitter. An analysis post is particularly eye-catching, as the author explains the evolution of the Bitcoin network in a simple and understandable way, revealing their understanding and love for the technology in their words. I couldn’t help but click on his homepage and found that this blogger with the ID “BitcoinPhilosopher” has unique insights.
With a try and see attitude, I sent him a private message: “I have read your analysis and benefited a lot. Can I ask you a question
I didn’t expect him to reply in seconds: ‘Of course, I’m glad to meet someone who is also interested in Bitcoin.’
So we began a three hour in-depth discussion. He is not like other cryptocurrency teachers who never shout orders or draw magical technical lines, but analyze problems from multiple dimensions such as technology, economy, philosophy, etc. What surprised me even more was that there was no gender discrimination in his remarks, which is rare in the male dominated cryptocurrency industry.
Later, we added our contact information. His name is Qin Chuan, 35 years old, with a background in computer science. He started researching blockchain in 2015. The avatar is a photo taken in the studio, wearing black framed glasses and smiling gently yet steady.
Going back and forth, we have evolved from online communication to meeting in person. The first date was at a creative caf é, and he chose it because it supports Bitcoin payment. Watching him scan the code with his wallet seriously, I suddenly felt that even tech geeks can be so cute.
What impressed me was that he never boasted about his profits like other investors. Even during the craziest bull market of 2021, he remained calm. Bitcoin is not just an investment product, but also a monetary experiment, “he often said.” It represents humanity’s pursuit of financial democratization
I enjoy listening to him tell stories. Regarding his first mining experience, several major drops he experienced, and his thoughts on the future of Web3. On the way home after a date, he suddenly asked me, “Have you ever thought about why the total amount of Bitcoin is 21 million
I don’t know, it seems like Satoshi Nakamoto hasn’t explained it, “I said.
I think maybe it’s because of scarcity that it’s precious, “he looked at me,” just like meeting the right person
At that moment, I felt a heart that was warmer than any appreciation.
Nowadays, we often attend blockchain salons together to discuss the latest technological developments. Sometimes when I am under a lot of work pressure, I impulsively want to buy coins to buy at the bottom, but he patiently helps me analyze the risks. He said, “Investment should be like dating. What’s important is not short-term gains and losses, but long-term companionship and growth
A few days ago, he gave me a special gift – a USB drive containing a private key. These are some of the earliest bitcoins I bought, “he said.” I hope you can help me with HODL, regardless of price fluctuations
I was so moved that I couldn’t speak. In this digital age, the most romantic thing is when two people trust each other, like nodes in a peer-to-peer network, independent yet closely connected.
In retrospect, perhaps it was because of Bitcoin that I met him that I understood the true meaning of decentralization – when two independent individuals meet and get to know each other in a free world, this is the most decentralized romance.
