Blockchain Isn’t a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme

When most people hear “blockchain,” they think of Dogecoin—or even worse meme coins. The media doesn’t help much, either. It’s always about the latest crypto millionaire, the next crash, or a “too good to be true” project that ends up exactly that. But here’s the thing: blockchain—and Bitcoin, in particular—was never supposed to be about quick cash.

At its core, blockchain technology is revolutionary. Bitcoin was the first practical implementation of this technology, and it remains one of the purest examples of its potential. Created in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, Bitcoin was a direct response to a broken system—one that bails out banks while everyday people are left to sink. Its purpose? To give people an alternative to the fiat currencies and financial institutions that control, restrict, and often exploit us.

For me, Bitcoin wasn’t about getting rich. It was about survival.

I was unbanked for years. I couldn’t even cash my paychecks at a check-cashing center. Instead, I had to rely on someone I trusted to handle my money—a situation that came with its own challenges. Why? Because I’d been in a bad relationship where my bank accounts, savings, and everything I had were wiped clean. Trusting someone with my finances again felt impossible.

That’s how I found Bitcoin. I wasn’t looking for an investment—I was looking for financial freedom. I needed a way to transfer money and accept payments for my business without relying on the very systems that had failed me. Bitcoin gave me that. It was fast, borderless, and didn’t care about my credit score, background, or whether a bank thought I was worthy. It just worked.

Most people don’t realize how many of us are unbanked. It’s not because we’re criminals. It’s because the systems that are supposed to help us are designed to exclude or exploit us.

Banks love to position themselves as our friends, but let’s be honest: they’re anything but. They debase our currency, charge predatory fees, and set up barriers that make it impossible for millions to participate in the economy. Every regulation you’ve ever heard about that “keeps banks in check”? It was written by the banks themselves to further entrench their power and control over who gets to play.

Bitcoin and blockchain break that cycle. They don’t require permission from a bank or government. They give power directly to the people, letting anyone—regardless of their circumstances—participate in the global economy. That’s why Bitcoin is so much more than a speculative asset. It’s a tool for empowerment and a challenge to the systems that have failed so many of us.

If you want to understand just how deep this rabbit hole goes, start researching the history of economics. You’ll see that so much of what we’ve been taught about money and finance is just programming—narratives designed to keep us complacent. The path to financial freedom starts with unlearning those stories.

But let’s get back to blockchain.

One of the reasons this technology is so revolutionary is because it bypasses these systems entirely. It offers a lifeline for people like me who’ve been excluded or betrayed by traditional banking. It lets us send and receive money, build businesses, and take control of our financial futures—no middleman required.

Of course, this freedom comes with risks. Influencers thrive on hype, pushing coins and projects they already own so their followers drive up the value. It’s predatory and dangerous. Even well-meaning advice can lead you astray because everyone’s financial situation is different. What works for one person might destroy someone else.

Fanboy culture doesn’t help, either. We’ve all seen it—the people who treat their favorite coin or project like a religion and pressure others to join in. It’s peer pressure, not financial advice.

But underneath the noise, there’s still hope. Blockchain and Bitcoin have the potential to change the world—not just for the wealthy, but for everyone. They’re already helping the unbanked, challenging the status quo, and providing tools for freedom and transparency. But if we’re not paying attention and demanding accountability, we’re handing that power right back to the institutions we sought to escape.

Everything is on track to be tokenized, from art to real estate to everyday experiences. It’s not a question of if—it’s a question of how. And if we ignore what’s happening, we’ll wake up one day to find that corporations and private interests have taken over what was supposed to be ours.

I’m not here to tell you what to do with your money. I’m not a guru, and I don’t have all the answers. I’m just sharing what I’ve learned from my own path. Bitcoin and blockchain aren’t perfect. They’re messy, misunderstood, and full of scams. But they’re also some of the most exciting tools we’ve ever had to take control of our lives.

The question is, are we going to use them—or let someone else use them against us?