Why did you buy Bitcoin?
A viral AI forum post reveals a massive collective regret over Bitcoin.
Deep Dive
A viral post on the AI research forum LessWrong asks members why they bought Bitcoin early, sparking intense debate. The original poster missed buying at $10, calling it a "huge mistake" and seeks the missing "world model" that led others to invest. Top answers cite the vision for "usable electronic cash" and a trillion-dollar potential, but admit the technology's success later became disconnected from its original utility thesis, driven by luck.
Why It Matters
It reveals how even brilliant analytical minds can miss paradigm-shifting technological bets, forcing a rethink of investment frameworks.