At 29, Damien turned his speculative crypto gains into an entrepreneurial career, realizing the importance of the real economy and concrete work. A finance student in 2017 in southern France, he became fascinated by blockchain, seeing it as a revolution akin to the internet in the 2000s.
Damien, 29 years old, shares his journey in a series on those who bet on cryptocurrencies. In 2017, as a finance student in southern France, he shared a flat with two friends from the same business school. Fascinated by these virtual assets born in 2008 from Satoshi Nakamoto's invention, they delved into blockchain technology.
"I saw in blockchain a break comparable to that of the internet in the 2000s. It was exciting," recalls Damien. This excitement led him to attempt a risky investment that proved very profitable, allowing him to shift from abstract speculation to concrete entrepreneurship.
Today, he appreciates the importance of the real economy and the value of work, after experiencing the highs and lows of cryptocurrencies, with their spectacular gains but also significant loss risks. His story highlights the discipline and convictions needed to turn a bold bet into lasting success.
