A few years ago, my friend Sarah stumbled upon an article about Bitcoin. Intrigued, she decided to invest a small sum, despite not fully understanding the technology behind it. She bought her first Bitcoin at $300, and then life got busy. She nearly forgot about her investment until a year later when a news headline caught her eye: "Bitcoin Surges Past $10,000." Shocked, she logged into her account to find her modest investment had ballooned. As she cashed out a portion to pay off her student loans, she couldn't help but marvel at how a simple curiosity turned into a life-changing windfall. It wasn't just about the money; it was a lesson in the unpredictable world of cryptocurrencies and the importance of staying informed.