Bitcoin mining and writer, Santiago Varela, shared his experience of giving his sister the gift of the orange pill for her 18th birthday. The orange pill is a term used in the Bitcoin community to describe the process of introducing someone to Bitcoin and its principles. Varela believed that giving his sister the orange pill was the best gift he could give her because it would set her on the path to financial freedom and help her become a sovereign individual in a fiat world. He started the process by giving her a copy of “The Bitcoin Standard” by Saifedean Ammous and a hardware wallet.
Initially, Varela’s sister was confused by the gift as she was expecting something more conventional like shoes or gadgets. However, Varela was determined to orange pill her and set her on a journey of learning about Bitcoin and its significance. He set up a system where she would receive $100 worth of Bitcoin for every chapter of the book she read, and he prepared quizzes to ensure she understood the material. This was just the beginning of a long process of introducing her to Bitcoin and its principles.
Varela also took advantage of everyday opportunities to teach his sister about Bitcoin, such as using the Socratic method to discuss Bitcoin and money. He also introduced her to the world of Bitcoin mining and energy by showing her his ASIC in the garage and explaining the technical aspects of Bitcoin. Varela wanted his sister to understand the tangible side of Bitcoin and see firsthand how it worked.
As the orange-pilling journey progressed, Varela realized that he couldn’t guide his sister forever and that she needed to take responsibility for her own education about Bitcoin. He provided her with resources such as articles, podcasts, videos, and books, and let her explore on her own. Varela also saw the potential to turn their garage into a Bitcoin academy where he could educate other young people about Bitcoin and introduce them to the world of cryptocurrency.
Varela was inspired by initiatives like Mi Primer Bitcoin in El Salvador and Escuelita Bitcoin in Uruguay, which offer educational resources for anyone interested in learning about Bitcoin. He hoped to inspire other Bitcoiners to introduce their younger siblings to Bitcoin and help create a future with sovereign individuals. Ultimately, Varela believed that educating the youth about Bitcoin was essential for the widespread adoption and understanding of cryptocurrency in the future.
In conclusion, Varela’s gift of the orange pill to his sister not only introduced her to Bitcoin but also sparked a passion for learning and understanding the principles of cryptocurrency. By sharing his experience, Varela hopes to inspire others to educate the younger generation about Bitcoin and empower them to become entrepreneurs and sovereign individuals. It is through education and knowledge-sharing that the Bitcoin community can continue to grow and thrive.
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