bitcoin's like all the perks of a secret society cult in an open source protocol for the mind.
i was chatting with a friend about m4sons and Malta, and trying to sell the angle that bitcoin could be a fun non-culty version. i told him that you can connect with people all over the world on an open source, optimistic mission.
being a "bitcoiner" is almost like you're present at the writing of the constitution/magma carta with Ben Franklin/Jefferson.
he wants an actual physical "bitcoin " like a poker chip though. i don't think that exists, or if it does it's a lightning card or something.
that reminds me to look for lightning cards for XMAS. if i can't get family to buy bitcoin, i can shove it down their christmas stockings.
the friend wasn't satisfied he couldn't get an actual coin. we wandered into a historic orthodox church, and he bought a pocket size wooden icon of Jesus. i can't tell if he's taunting me or what.
He'll probably put Jesus next to Buddha on the mantel. i know Jesus is more of a heart thing--however some people are like crows and need shiny pins & fridge magnets.
he could have been a follower of satoshi but instead he went for the icon of Jesus. satoshis would have given him more future purchasing power... let's see what his choice gets him.