JK Rowling's Bitcoin profile

First mentioned: 15/05/2020

Last mentioned: 15/05/2020

Total mentions: 3

Most mentions: 2020

JK Rowling, a renowned British author and philanthropist, gained widespread acclaim for her creation of the seven-book fantasy phenomenon, Harry Potter. With a staggering sales record of over 600 million copies and translations into 84 languages, the series has solidified its place in literary history. Recognized for her contributions, Rowling was honoured with an OBE and bestowed the title of Companion of Honour for her noteworthy achievements in literature and philanthropy. Beyond her literary accomplishments, she played a pivotal role in co-founding the charity Lumos and establishing the Volant Charitable Trust.


JK Rowling on Bitcoin

2020
15/05/2020

Rowling sparked a robust conversation on Twitter, receiving nearly 2,500 responses after expressing her curiosity about Bitcoin. Noteworthy participants in the discussion included prominent cryptocurrency entities like Gemini and CoinMarketCap, along with numerous enthusiastic fans. "I don't understand bitcoin. Please explain it to me.


15/05/2020

Following a gathering of users attempting to explain the intricacies of Bitcoin, Rowling appeared to exhibit limited interest in comprehending the subject. The official Bitcoin page responded to her tweet with a succinct 'fair enough'. "People are now explaining Bitcoin to me, and honestly, it's blah blah blah collectibles (My Little Pony?) blah blah blah computers (got one of those) blah blah blah crypto (sounds creepy) blah blah blah understand the risk (I don't, though.)"


15/05/2020

Rowling engaged in an exchange of tweets in an attempt to grasp the intricacies of Bitcoin. Ultimately, she conceded that comprehending Bitcoin was beyond her capabilities, stating definitively that she would never be able to understand it. "God bless every single one of you now earnestly explaining bitcoin to me as though i'll grasp it if you break it down properly. Things like this are white noise to me. I cannot and will not ever understand Bitcoin, but I love you for thinking that I can or will."