Back in 2011, my friend Alex was an early tech enthusiast who couldn't stop talking about Bitcoin. At the time, it seemed like a fringe idea—digital money with no physical form. Alex was so passionate that he spent a weekend mining Bitcoin on his gaming computer. He managed to accumulate 50 BTC, worth just a few dollars back then. Fast forward to 2021, Bitcoin hit an all-time high, and Alex's modest stash was suddenly worth millions. He used a portion of his newfound wealth to start a tech incubator, investing in promising startups. Alex's story became a local legend, illustrating the unpredictable and transformative power of cryptocurrencies.