Nam, a young girl passionate about technology, was known as someone who always loved exploring new things. In 2013, she received a surprise gift from a close friend: 0.5 Bitcoin, when the value of each Bitcoin was only around 1 million VND. For Lan, it was just a fun "technology" gift, a way to experiment with the new blockchain technology she had only heard about.

She quickly created a Bitcoin wallet on her personal computer, recorded the secret key, and then... forgot about it. A busy life, study projects, and work afterwards made her forget all about that little wallet.

Memories Come Back

Eight years later, in 2021, Bitcoin suddenly became the focus of every newspaper, forum, and even daily conversations. Its value was no longer a small number as before but had reached 1.5 billion VND each.

One evening, while browsing the internet and accidentally reading an article about the miraculous development of Bitcoin, Nam suddenly remembered the wallet that had been forgotten on an old computer. A feeling of excitement and curiosity arose within her.

“I wonder if I still have that machine?” – Nam wondered.

The Search for Memories

Nam began to rummage through the room containing old items, where the computer from her student days had long settled. It was an old laptop, covered in dust, and the battery had been dead for a long time. She had to find a way to connect it to power and check whether the data on the hard drive was intact.

After many hours of searching, she finally restored the Bitcoin wallet. But that wasn't the final step. To access the Bitcoin, she needed to find the recovery key she had noted down earlier. Fortunately, Nam had a habit of keeping important documents, and the key was safely stored in a notebook.

When checking the balance, she was stunned: the Bitcoin that once seemed "worthless" has now become a real fortune. The value of 0.5 Bitcoin is now over 700 million VND!

The Meaning of an Old Story

Nam was not in a hurry to sell all her Bitcoin. After many days of thinking, she decided to keep a portion for long-term investment, believing that Bitcoin still had potential for growth in the future.

The rest, Nam dedicated to realizing a bigger dream: she established a scholarship fund for students in technology. She named this scholarship "Bitcoin Explorer," with the meaning of spreading the spirit of exploration, creativity, and continuous learning – values that Bitcoin had taught her.

Life Lessons

Nam's story is a vivid testament that the small opportunities of today can become valuable assets in the future. More importantly, we need to appreciate and preserve what we have, even if sometimes they do not bring immediate value.

Nam shared:
"Sometimes, success does not come from pursuing immediate value, but from patience and the ability to look beyond immediate benefits. And most importantly, when you achieve something, use it to create greater value for the community."

Nam's story is not only a lesson about long-term vision but also a reminder that true value lies in how we use those opportunities to make a difference.