Do you know that reading crypto news these days feels like drinking out of a water hose? The Web 3 news is so crowded that, if we blink, we might just miss a financial revolution. There are a couple meme currencies that have taken off.
Let’s begin with the hottest topic, regulations. With cryptocurrencies, government officials around the world play Red Light/Green Light. Some nations are waiting to see if crypto-startups will take off. The other countries say “You cannot pass”, and they are slapping strict regulations onto everything crypto. You can watch parents disagreeing over whether to grant their teenagers a bedtime.
DeFi (or decentralized finances if one wants to sound fancy) is another new way of doing finance. Imagine lending a friend $10 while getting interest. You don’t have to bother them every couple of days. DeFi will do the talking for you. The Wild West may be exciting and thrilling, but it also poses some risks. Hackers are on the case, and some things may go bad quicker than geese in the winter.
It’s time to discuss something I find really annoying: Mining cryptocurrencies uses more electricity that some countries. Bitcoin miners are consuming more electricity than some countries. The human mind is at work here. Many people are searching for ways to mine Bitcoins that consume less electricity or use renewable sources. This is like recognizing that you don’t need to use a huge sledgehammer just to crack the nut.
The NFTs are also not to be forgotten. Those digital thingamajigs, which everyone seems to be selling nowadays. Digital art, Tweets (yes! tweets), and everything in between: NFTs are a strange bazaar. This is like someone thought trading cards weren’t up to date and decided they needed an upgrade.
This is the elephant that’s in the room. Cryptocurrencies are changing everything faster than you can say “cheetah” chasing its dinner. With big names throwing in their hats, cryptos appear less as monopoly money than actual currency.
So, what do all these things mean to me and you personally? Now, buckle in. This roller coaster is ours to ride.
Remember when stock investing was considered to be adventurous? Crypto shenanigans of today make those old days almost seem quaint. You should keep your mind sharp and not place your entire eggs in the same basket.
It’s worth remembering that – amid all the innovation and chaos – maintaining a good sense of humor may be one of your most valuable investments. It’s good to have a few stories about the financial past that we can tell our grandkids.
But, who knows. It’s possible that somewhere in all the chaos, there lies an incredible opportunity. Only someone who is brave enough to grasp it will be able to take advantage of it. The only way to find out who will win is by keeping your eyes and wits on you.
Keep your minds open, and buckle up. We are about to go on an amazing ride. Open your eyes and minds because this ride looks to be quite exciting.