Is Crypto a Scam? (Honest Answer from the Blockchain Trenches)
Everyone asks it. Most don't stick around long enough to find out. Here's what crypto *actually* is — and why I'm still here.
🧢 Is Crypto a Scam?
I mean… during October it definitely felt like it.
But somehow I'm still here.
Still clicking buttons.
Still arguing with JPEG holders.
Here's why I'm sticking around 👇
1️⃣ It's Not Just Magic Internet Coins
Crypto = emerging tech, not just speculative tokens.
The real juice?
You can send value peer to peer — without a bank, app, or approval delay.
Ever tried sending Venmo to someone who only has Cash App?
Exactly.
Crypto fixes that. It's open, global, and permissionless.
2️⃣ Wallets Work Like Email — But Cooler
All you need is a wallet address.
Think: email for money.
Even better?
You can upgrade it to a gamertag with .sol or .eth.
Example:
bongwaterking.sol exists.
Yes, someone claimed that.
Yes, you can send them money right now.
3️⃣ The Community Is… Weirdly Smart
There's something about NFT communities — especially on Solana — that just hits.
Yeah, we meme. Yeah, we cope.
But also: there are battle-hardened, brilliant weirdos here who will help you figure it out.
Especially in places like:
👉 @wifhoodie
👉 @hoodieacademy
4️⃣ Everyone Gets Rekt at Least Once
You will lose money.
You will click the wrong link.
You will question everything.
But if you survive long enough, you'll start to see the patterns.
Crypto is earned perspective.
TL;DR
Yes, crypto has scams.
Yes, it's chaotic.
But it's also permissionless, creative, and just getting started.
Stick around long enough, and you'll see why.
Next week:
I'll show you how to buy your first WifHoodie NFT on Magic Eden.
No fluff. Just real steps.
🧠 Class is in session at HoodieAcademy.com
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