Reading Mao Shihang's experiences is like witnessing a journey that, though turbulent in the tides of time, always moves forward.
At 21, two coincidental Bitcoin reports were like stones thrown into a lake, creating ripples in his heart far greater than ordinary. When classmates questioned his 'fascination', and while the outside world had yet to see the outline of digital currency, he immersed himself in forums for three months, with a determination fueled by skipping classes and instant noodles, anchoring himself in the 'future' he believed in. This sensitivity to emerging phenomena and a willingness to take risks may be a shared trait among all pioneers — to first believe in chaos and then seek verification.
His life curve is a microcosm of the cryptocurrency world, where 'ten years feel like a hundred': the brilliance of earning 100 million at 23, the fall to zero overnight at 25, the regret of missing out on 2.6 billion at 26, and now the cycle of returning to the peak. Amid the ups and downs, what moves people the most is not the profit figures, but the courage to 'start anew' after each fall. Just like how he began with mining, founded China's first Bitcoin mining pool, and promoted the transfer of computing power, he was essentially seeking certainty amidst uncertainty — not chasing short-term fluctuations in cryptocurrency, but deeply cultivating technology and ecology. This pragmatic, engineering mindset became his anchor through cycles.
The madness and cruelty of the cryptocurrency world are vividly reflected in him, but what shines even brighter is his resilience in 'finding light in the cracks'. From student to industry promoter, his story hides a truth: true legends are never those who enjoy a smooth path of luck but those who dare to stand firm when the tide recedes and have the ability to steadily grasp opportunities when they arise.
