@lukestokes thanks for another great article. I mostly follow and contribute writing and art on Steemit, but when it comes to crypto writers here you're my favorite; I find your writing and way of thinking very relatable. The quote you shared "It’s only by doing that we learn anything in life" is so true. I know I've said this a few times in comments to you and on my blog, but I watched bitcoin grow from the fringe and was always very curious. I've learned so much in the time that I've joined Steemit just by getting my hands in it.

I'd highly recommend to anyone new, learning, or apprehensive to take some of your Steem you earn from posts here, transfer it to Bitshares, and just start playing. Read on coins that interest you, see who else is interested, and buy it with your Steem. I've gained knowledge and comfort that I've put my earned USD into buying BTC. I haven't owned it long, but I already feel those two sides of approaching crypto arguing inside me: I said I'd HODL the BTC I bought, but Smartcash is so exciting right now. I may eventually do something else with that BTC, but I promised I'd at least leave it in my wallet until the hardfork, then I'll have Bitcoin Gold to play with.

As always, thank you Luke for what you do in the Steemit community and thanks for sharing what you learn.