I started a small business using a fraction of a bitcoin given to me on this sub in 2013. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone

I was originally disappointed with some poor experiences using Coinbase and mentioning my issues on this sub. I never asked for anything, simply was whining about problems I had with Coinbase at the time when they were being flooded with new accounts and support requests.

Everyone was great about helping me out and pointing me in the right direction to have things set up properly. Unexpectedly, someone sent me about a quarter of a bitcoin to repair my feelsies, which was quite a lot of currency to send over the internet to a stranger, especially on an alt account that had been fairly recently created.

I ended up using it to cover the costs of starting a little business. I now manufacture stenography keyboards that are compatible with Plover for stuff like live transcription (or just fast typing in general). Now that the design all done, I'll soon be uploading the PCB files and case design online to be freely used for anyone to make or modify, even for commercial purposes, under the TAPR Open Hardware License.

I know I might be better off hodling, but I like the idea of actively using bitcoin more than storing it away.

Thanks, /r/Bitcoin, for helping me get to this point. Even when I didn't deserve it.

Submitted November 18, 2017 at 04:45AM by EcahUruecah http://ift.tt/2zNk426