Summary
TLDR: The author received their salary in bitcoin as a crypto journalist, using it for various purchases and experiences without regret. While living off of crypto had its challenges, it provided valuable insight into the industry. The author ultimately values the experiences gained from using bitcoin as cash over potential financial gains.
Key Points
1. I got my salary in bitcoin for a long time, not as an investment but as a means of payment for my work.
2. Despite not being a bitcoin investor or HODLer, I used my bitcoin salary to live my life, making memories and experiences that I wouldn’t trade for just holding onto the cryptocurrency.
3. While getting paid in bitcoin had its benefits, such as ease of travel and local currency conversion, it also came with challenges like tax complications and exchange scrutiny, leading to a realization that living solely off crypto is not without its difficulties.