He’s Been Saving Bitcoin Since 2012. Here’s Why He Won’t Stop

Myles Dhillon was a self-employed plumber in the UK who was introduced to Bitcoin in 2012 by a friend over dinner. He’s been saving in bitcoin ever since and has no plans to stop.

In this full interview, Myles shares his Bitcoin origin story, how he held on to his coins through Mt. Gox, LocalBitcoins, and Coinbase before he understood self-custody, and why he chose to pour profits from his plumbing business into Bitcoin instead of expanding the business or buying property. 

This one is for the entrepreneurs and tradespeople who are still on the fence. If Myles could figure this out in 2012 on a plumber’s wage, the question worth asking is: What’s stopping you?

We also get into British class, Bitcoin self-custody, faith, and what it means to think for yourself in a world that rewards compliance.  

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Miles' Bitcoin Motivation

01:17 Miles' Background and First Encounter with Bitcoin

04:09 How Miles Discovered Bitcoin in India

08:01 The Impact of Indian Capital Controls on Bitcoin Adoption

11:04 Why Miles Believes in Bitcoin's Societal Potential

14:50 UK Class Structure and Elites

20:55 Early Bitcoin Wallets and Security in 2012

23:38 Balancing Business and Bitcoin Education

30:39 Bitcoin as a Long-Term Investment and Security

34:27 Navigating European and UK Political Changes

39:22 Travel and Cultural Experiences with Bitcoin

41:27 Faith, Christianity, and Bitcoin

46:49 Expressing Faith Openly and Its Connection to Bitcoin

52:54 Reconnecting with Faith During Pregnancy

54:50 Challenging Authority and Critical Thinking

55:12 Resources and How to Connect with Miles Dillon

Let’s normalize bitcoin in self-custody together! This video is for fun and educational purposes, and does not constitute financial advice. 

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