Editor’s Note:
At The Shib, we’re committed to showcasing the voices and experiences within the crypto community. This week, we’re honored to feature Heber Mayen’s inspiring journey into the world of Shiba Inu and the Shib Army. His story underscores the power of community, the challenges of navigating the crypto landscape, and the unwavering belief that drives so many in the Shiba Inu community. We hope you find his story as insightful and motivating as we did.
To all my SHIBARMY friends, I wanted to share my personal journey into the crypto world. I hope my long-time friends in this ecosystem will understand and perhaps even relate to my experiences.
It started during a lunch break when a coworker suggested I invest $100 in Dogecoin. I knew nothing about crypto at the time, but I gave it a shot. As the market surged, I poured more money in, joining Twitter (now X) to learn more. Sadly, I lacked guidance and made some poor decisions, ultimately losing money. It was a disappointing start.
Then, another coworker pointed me toward Shiba Inu, saying “Something’s happening there!”
He was right. I found a vibrant community on X, followed SHIB accounts, joined spaces buzzing with positive energy, and invested a few thousand dollars in the summer of 2021. I haven’t sold any since. I’ve been steadily adding ecosystem tokens, and I plan to continue as long as I can.
The journey hasn’t been easy. Many people I thought were loyal became FUD spreaders or scammers. Navigating the crypto world can be tough! I’ve tried to stay true to Ryoshi’s vision, resisting the noise and negativity. Of course, I’ve had my doubts — blind faith is dangerous — but deep down, I believe in the developers and the amazing work they’ve done. No system is perfect, but they’ve built something truly special.
I’ve spent the last few years learning about both SHIB and the broader crypto landscape. The SHIB community has taught me so much. Though I’m not an expert (I juggle two jobs 🥲), I dedicate time every day to working towards SHIB’s success.
I truly believe SHIB and its ecosystem will succeed. I see it not just as a potential retirement fund, but as a way to build generational wealth for my children and future generations.
Love to all of you! ❤️
