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The journey from skepticism to conviction is central. Early on, they saw Bitcoin as "geeky" and distant, but persistent exploration—via friendships and personal research—transformed their view. Understanding the importance of financial freedom, especially in countries like Argentina, Lebanon, and Venezuela, reinforced Bitcoin’s value as the only truly neutral and borderless asset.
Crucially, they believe Bitcoin is the "only form of neutral internet money"—a fundamental belief shaped by firsthand experience of monetary crises and government-controlled currencies. Their conviction is so strong that they now see Bitcoin as the foundational backbone of a global financial system disrupting existing, inefficient remittance and settlement networks.