The article highlights the early days of bitcoin when its value was much lower, and people used their coins to make purchases. It mentions notable examples such as someone purchasing a Tesla Model S for 91.4 bitcoins in 2013, which is now worth $8.95 million. Another example is a programmer who bought a Lamborghini Huracán for 45 bitcoins in 2017, and those bitcoins are now valued at $4.4 million. The article also mentions smaller purchases, like 8 jars of honey bought for 5.28 bitcoins in 2011, now worth $517,000. It concludes by reflecting on the transformation of bitcoin from a niche currency to a symbol of wealth and the lessons it teaches about the dynamics of value and foresight.



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