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The Turning Point: From Regret to Revolution
Upon release at age 24, Justin was overwhelmed by gratitude but also faced the daunting challenge of reintegrating into society. He entered a period of intense self-education, focusing on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and ultimately, Bitcoin.
The concept of Bitcoin became a catalyst for his transformation. Initially skeptical, he recalls stumbling upon the technology through various serendipitous moments—seeing a Bitcoin miner at his grandfather’s house, experiencing scams, and gradually understanding its decentralized nature. His prison background—familiar with offline economies and alternative currencies—made him receptive to Bitcoin’s potential as a peer-to-peer, censorship-resistant form of wealth.