In a thought-provoking interview titled "Would You Know How to Live Without the System?", Brazilian engineer and digital creator Leo shared a regret that resonates with countless early internet users: not buying Bitcoin when it was practically free.
Hosted on the TubarĆ£o da Bolsa YouTube channel, the discussionāfeaturing Engineer Leo and survivalist YouTuber Julio Mannaādelved into societal systems, alternative living, and the digital revolution sparked by Bitcoin. What stood out most? Leoās firsthand account of meeting Daniel Fraga, one of Brazilās earliest and most radical Bitcoin evangelists.
š§ The Moment He Missed History
Back in 2012, Leo filmed a video with Fraga for his then-channel Consoles e Jogos Brasil. The two discussed religion and politics, with Fraga passionately sharing his libertarian idealsābut Leo admits he overlooked the bigger picture:
> "I talked with him, recorded a video with him, and still didnāt buy Bitcoin. If I had listenedāreally listenedāIād be a millionaire today."
At the time, 1 BTC cost just $15, and with Brazilās exchange rate, just R$30 could buy one. Fast forward to 2025: 1 BTC trades around R$660,000 ($117,000).
šÆ Bitcoin Then and Now
Julio Manna emphasized the ignorance that still surrounds Bitcoin, particularly among Brazilian preppers. He noted that many wrongly compare it to scams or pyramid schemes.
> āPeople treat it like itās a game or scam. They miss the scarcity, the decentralization, and the long-term economic freedom it represents.ā
Today, Bitcoin has legal recognition in several countries, is integrated into institutional portfolios, and drives innovation across finance, tech, and governance.
š» Daniel Fraga: Ahead of His Time
Daniel Fraga, who later vanished from the public eye, was much more than a YouTuber. He was a visionary, an early adopter of Linux server tech, and an unapologetic libertarian who used Bitcoin as both a protest and a tool for personal sovereignty.
In his viral 2012 video "Bitcoin be Praised", Fraga boldly challenged the Brazilian status quoāquestioning why āGod be praisedā is printed on fiat currency, while Bitcoin remains decentralized, neutral, and borderless.
š¬ A Legacy Worth Telling
Engineer Leo concluded the podcast by calling for a movie or documentary about Fraga, whom he referred to as a "national hero". He even hinted that he mightāve once hosted Fraga at his home.
Julio Manna, meanwhile, teased an upcoming deep-dive video about how Daniel Fraga seemingly vanished from the system, which he believes can serve as a modern blueprint for digital privacy and exit strategies.
š® Final Thought: Hindsight is Costly
For those who brushed off Bitcoin in its infancy, Leoās story is a haunting reminder:
> āI had the chance. I met the man. But I didnāt listen.ā
In 2012, Bitcoin was revolutionary but obscure. In 2025, itās a global asset class. What you choose to do nextāignore, research, or actācould define your future.
š History doesnāt repeat itself, but it often rhymes.
š§ Learn from it. Donāt just watch revolutionsāparticipate in them.
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