Man Earned 96 Bitcoin for Wearing a Hat in 2011—and Spent It All

07/01/2025 9 min

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Episode Synopsis

A nostalgic dive into missed fortunes: a Reddit thread revisits the story of a street promoter who earned 96.14 Bitcoin for a simple gig back in 2011, sparking debates about opportunity costs. With Bitcoin’s meteoric rise since then, commenters reflect on their own cryptocurrency regrets and "what if" scenarios, painting a vivid picture of financial hindsight.

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