When good deeds are not valued in the world of cryptocurrencies:
The search for a good Samaritan for $105,000 in JUP
...In today's anonymous crypto confession series, one trader shared a personal story of goodwill that went unnoticed. The story began with an anonymous crypto enthusiast who stumbled upon a wallet containing $105k in unclaimed JUP tokens. Just hours before the claim window closed, this trader did what many would never consider:
He tracked down the wallet owner on Twitter (now X), making sure the tokens were recovered. But instead of gratitude, he was met with silence. No thanks or acknowledgement, just the sound of crickets. I looked up the wallet of a guy who had $105k JUP unclaimed a few hours before the claim ended.
I found them on Twitter and they claimed the $105k and gave me nothing in thanks. — Coinfessions (@coinfessions) September 17, 2024It’s a gut punch, for sure. Imagine going out of your way, taking time out of your day to help someone get six-figures worth of tokens, only to get nothing in return.
That's what this trader experienced, and the feeling is all too familiar in the ever-busy world of cryptocurrencies, where everyone has their eyes on the prize. "I found them on Twitter, and they claimed the $105k and didn't give me anything in thanks," the trader lamented.
It’s a tough pill to swallow, realizing that even when you strive to do the right thing, not everyone will appreciate it. Trust and gratitude are two sides of cryptocurrency Now, while it’s easy to focus on disappointment, there’s a big lesson here for both the trader and anyone in the cryptocurrency space: don’t expect anything in return. It’s harsh, but in a market driven by anonymity, fleeting interactions, and often times, self-interest, expecting gratitude can just be setting yourself up for disappointment. The value of goodwill in cryptocurrency is often overlooked, and in this case, the trader’s actions speak volumes about their integrity, even if they weren’t rewarded in kind.
One could argue that in retrospect, this trader could have approached things differently. Perhaps approaching with a clear message: “Hey, I found your $105k JUP tokens – if you claim them, I’d appreciate a small tip!” might have changed the outcome. It might have… But in reality, many people, especially in the decentralized world of cryptocurrencies, operate on a more transactional level.
There’s a famous saying, “Don’t do good expecting thanks; do good because it’s the right thing to do,” and this story reinforces that sentiment. The trader did what he believed was right, and that’s worth its weight in JUP tokens, even if the appreciation didn’t follow. What’s the problem, anyway? Money isn’t everything, right? While this trader showed a lot of courage, there’s always room for improvement. He could have set lower expectations or even approached the situation with a little more realism.
It is important to remember that, especially in the realm of cryptocurrencies, the anonymity that provides security also removes the personal connections we might expect in traditional finance.
And that is very true!
Sometimes, it's better to expect nothing, and if you get something, it's just a bonus. In the future, perhaps this trader (and anyone else in the industry) could learn to put their emotional health first. Helping someone is commendable, but when the emotional cost outweighs the act, it may be time to rethink how much of yourself you invest in these situations. A simple direct message before diving headlong into an act of kindness could go a long way in setting expectations on both sides.
In the end, the lesson is simple:
The world of cryptocurrencies, for all its innovation and potential, is still very much a reflection of the real world, filled with people who sometimes just don’t say thank you. But for those who do help, the reward isn’t always in the response, but in the act itself. While the trader may not have received the thanks he deserved, he did something few would do: seek out a stranger to help him claim a fortune. And that, in itself, is a victory.
