Jeremy Gardner experienced a meteoric rise in wealth thanks to Bitcoin’s sudden surge in value, doubling his assets in just five days. The founder of the Blockchain Education Network, Gardner’s life took a transformative turn during a South African safari at AfrikaBurn, a local Burning Man event. Upon regaining mobile service, Gardner was stunned to discover Bitcoin had soared past $2,500.
Speaking to Business Insider, Gardner recalled, “I saw Bitcoin break $2,500—all crypto assets exploded in value. It seemed absurd to me.” Bitcoin, launched in 2008, revolutionized digital transactions by enabling peer-to-peer money transfers without intermediaries like banks, recorded transparently on a blockchain ledger.
The popularity of cryptocurrencies, notably Bitcoin, surged dramatically in 2017, with its price skyrocketing from $200 in 2015 to over $4,000 by August 2017.
Jeremy Gardner, a 25-year-old millionaire, attributed his fortune to early investments in cryptocurrency, driven by his belief in blockchain technology. “I’ve made more money than I ever imagined—by dedicating myself to crypto assets and blockchain technology,” Gardner affirmed. His unconventional path included leaving college twice to pursue part-time work at a venture capital firm specializing in cryptocurrency investments.
Introduced to Bitcoin by the Silk Road scandal in 2013, Gardner immediately recognized its transformative potential and became an advocate. He converted much of his assets into Bitcoin, championing its benefits globally and founding the Blockchain Education Network in 2014 to connect cryptocurrency clubs worldwide.
Gardner’s influence grew