A few years ago, my friend Jake, a tech-savvy guy always on the lookout for the next big thing, decided to invest in Bitcoin. He bought a few coins when they were worth just a few hundred dollars each. At the time, most of us thought he was crazy—investing in something so volatile and intangible seemed like a gamble. Fast forward to late 2017, Bitcoin's value soared past $19,000. Jake suddenly found himself significantly wealthier, thanks to his foresight. But instead of cashing out, he held on, convinced it would go higher. The value eventually dipped, and while he didn’t become a millionaire overnight, Jake’s faith in cryptocurrencies didn’t waver. He taught us all a lesson in patience and belief in the transformative power of technology.