How Bitcoin Changed My Life

Bitcoin did not change my life because of its price. It changed my life because of the technology. Because of the freedom it provides. Because it allows people to send and receive money quickly, securely, from anywhere in the world, without intermediaries.

My name is Flavio. I am a young African man living in Angola. I am 22 years old and a Computer Engineering student at a public university, where I pay about two dollars per month in tuition. For a long time, my life plan was simple: graduate and then look for a job in my country. Nothing more.

The reality was harsh. The university laboratories are poor, I did not have a computer, and I had no real way to practice or learn on my own. Most of what I studied stayed in theory. Still, I kept going.

That is when I discovered Reddit. At first, I was just looking for ways to make money online, but almost everything I found was a scam. Over time, I understood something important: people only pay when you have a valuable skill, when you are able to create value for others.

With only a weak phone and limited internet access, I kept searching. During those searches, I came across crypto trading, especially futures. I never did it because I had no capital and no knowledge. But while researching, I discovered this subreddit.

One day, I decided to share my situation. With no expectations. Without asking for much. Just telling my reality.

That decision changed everything.

By God’s grace, some people looked at my story with empathy. People who did not know me, from other countries, decided to help. With that help, I was able to get something that once felt impossible: daily internet access. I was able to buy a computer. Someone gave me access to a learning platform where I now study programming.

Other small acts of help made a huge difference. Hospital expenses for my mother. Food for my home. University tuition payments. My monthly internet bill of around eighteen dollars. Simple things, but life changing.

Today, I am in the process of leaving a job where I earn four dollars a day so I can focus fully on learning programming. I want to grow, improve my skills, and pursue better opportunities. Hopefully, one day, I will be able to work remotely and truly change my family’s future.

All of this was possible because I had a Binance account, a crypto wallet address, and most importantly, because there were good people willing to help. People from this and other subreddits had a real impact on my life.

Today, my mind is open to new horizons and new possibilities. A future I could not even imagine before.

My family and my future are grateful.

I am deeply thankful to everyone who helped. May God bless you all. I was away for a long time, but I have always been here, and I will continue to be.