Avoid Wearing This Bitcoin T-Shirt – Discover the Reasons Why


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People have distinct fashion preferences, yet if you are flaunting Bitcoin merchandise, like the t-shirt shown in the X post below, in public, it might be wise to reconsider.

I concur with the sentiment expressed in this post that wearing this t-shirt is ridiculously awkward and could attract unnecessary attention.

The majority of the public is unaware of Bitcoin or the jargon associated with it. If you are parading around in this t-shirt, most people won’t comprehend it, and it will fade from their memory as they carry on with their day. So, if you believe you are making a bold statement with this shirt, you may be mistaken.

However, there may be some who recognize what it signifies, and this could potentially have negative consequences.

Donning a t-shirt that publicly announces your ownership of a full Bitcoin (which is equivalent to roughly $100,000 at the time of writing) is likely to make you a target.

Still dubious?

Last November, the CEO of Canadian firm WonderFi was abducted and held for ransom. More recently, a crypto trader from Pakistan was kidnapped and forced to transfer $340,000 to his abductors from his Binance account.

While I don’t intend to frighten anyone, it’s essential to recognize that these incidents can occur, and it’s best to avoid putting oneself in such a predicament.

These criminals may or may not understand how Bitcoin operates, but it’s potentially more dangerous if they don’t. They might assume that all your assets are in one exchange, or that your private keys are stored in an easily accessible location, thus considering you an easy target. If you insist that you can’t hand over your coins and they refuse to believe you, the situation could escalate rapidly.

I’m not suggesting that you should never discuss Bitcoin or maintain complete secrecy about it. I am a public figure in this field and have contemplated the best ways to minimize the risk of such incidents. The security of your Bitcoin is vital, but so is your personal safety. Fortunately, as an American, I can exercise my second amendment rights, which makes protecting my Bitcoin from a potential $5 wrench attack much easier with a firearm.

If you’re the proud owner of one full Bitcoin, it’s okay to celebrate this achievement, which most people on earth will likely never accomplish.

However, I would advise you to celebrate privately, perhaps with only your family and trusted friends. If you wish to engage in a more in-depth discussion or receive recognition from anonymous online users, you could post about it anonymously on a platform like X or Reddit.

Be discreet about the amount of Bitcoin you own, and certainly avoid wearing clothing that divulges this information. Stay modest and continue to accumulate more Bitcoin.

The views expressed in this Take are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of BTC Inc or Bitcoin Magazine.

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