Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry to the writing contest. Reading all the entries reminded me of why we continue to support the eCash project, and I was encouraged to see so many who believe in the mission and future of XEC.
As a token of my appreciation, I decided to send 10K XEC to everyone who entered. I also sent 100K XEC to two honorable mentions in addition to the top 3 places who received, 3M XEC, 1.5M XEC, and 0.5M XEC.
Winners were chosen based on how compelling I found the entry overall and how easy it was to read.
A few observations:
- It seems many people discovered the eCash project through giveaways or faucet links, so I plan on doing more of those in the future.
- Community members who are always on the various social media platforms promoting eCash do make a difference.
- The amazing user experience offered by the eCash ecosystem offers us a competitive edge that we need to leverage as much as possible.
And now without further ado, see the winning entries behind the paywall. I’ve only included a short excerpt for the two honorable mentions, but the top 3 prize winners are published in full. If you’d like to read all the entries, please visit the contest announcement here.
Honorable Mention #1: Anonymous ecash:qpg30vem559wrwaz8wpryjzaqtmu2m59agqj56f95c
“When I initially started exchanging fiat currency for cryptographic, sometimes I’d think back to 2013 – that first encounter with Bitcoin at $100 – and wonder what might have been. However, even if I had ‘got in’, there’s no guarantee that everything would have worked out fine. Of course, there’s no way to actually know – it’s all just hypothetical. And for every happy tale, there’s an equally tragic potential disaster to offset it. Being a lot younger at the time, I may well have done something stupid, such as buy an expensive sports car – only to wrap it (and myself) around a tree. Maybe I’d have lost everything in the Mt Gox hack? Besides – who says I’d have had the discipline to patiently ‘hang on’ in the first place?”
Honorable Mention #2: Anonymous
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“Most ordinary people aren’t really concerned with what the technology is or how advanced it might be; their main focus is on the user experience itself. It’s like buying a new phone or computer—very few care about how it’s made or how it works, while the majority just want a device that’s practical, easy to use, and meets their needs. What matters to them is the benefit and convenience, not the technical details behind the product.”
3rd Place: Anderson Bender (500K XEC)
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The first time I heard about Bitcoin (BTC) was back in 2011, during college. I had a professor who used to say: “Study BTC!”—but I never paid much attention.
Then in January 2021, I bought my first SHIBA coins (lol)—thinking it was my ticket to becoming rich overnight. Just two months later, I realized things weren’t that simple. That’s when I started digging deeper and learning what crypto really was.
I stumbled across Neto’s YouTube channel, where he shared the real history of crypto. That’s where I discovered eCash (XEC).
My first XEC purchase on October 22, 2021, was a milestone in my journey—especially since the crypto market was booming at the time. I’ll never forget that day—it was when I truly understood what the eCash project was all about.
In Brazil, we even have a WhatsApp group that started back in 2021, exclusively for XEC holders—and many of us from those early days are still active there.
But what has been most rewarding isn’t the price. It’s how much eCash has grown as a project. The ongoing development has made me fall more and more in love with the eCash network. I remember when I bought my first million XEC—the price was climbing. Today, it’s worth nearly three times less, but I don’t mind. The price fluctuates—but the future we’re building is what truly matters. Something unforgettable is coming.
As I kept learning, I found Cain on X (Twitter), and started reading his Proof of Writing articles. I’ve learned so much from them, and I even had the honor of translating nearly all of them into Portuguese to share with the Brazilian community—and as a bonus, I even received some XEC!
Entering the world of crypto through XEC brought me into a growing ecosystem that aims to revolutionize how we think about and use money. Over time, the evolution of blockchain technology and the creation of platforms like eCashChat show that this space is constantly innovating.
It all reflects a long-term vision—and my desire to be part of a decentralized financial future.
This is my love for crypto.
2nd Place: Vishal Kumar (1.5M XEC)
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How I Found Crypto — and Why I Fell in Love with XEC
Back during the COVID-19 lockdowns, I came across something called cryptocurrency. People online were talking about its potential, so I got curious. I did some quick research and bought a few coins through WazirX, one of the most popular Indian exchanges back then.
But unfortunately, I ended up losing my entire investment. That painful experience made me completely walk away from crypto — I stopped researching, investing, and even thinking about it. To me, crypto felt like a scam.
A few years later, a close friend told me about a coin called XEC that was being distributed for free via faucets. At first, I ignored it. I didn’t want to touch crypto ever again. But my friend kept pushing — “Just look into it once,” he said.
So, I searched on Google, watched YouTube videos, and slowly started to understand what XEC really was. That’s when it hit me: once upon a time, Bitcoin was also being given away for free through faucets. Back then, nobody cared about it… and today, it’s worth lakhs.
It felt like XEC might be the next version of Bitcoin — and this time, I didn’t want to miss the train. I’ve taken a housing loan of ₹43 lakhs, and at some point, I started to believe that maybe this is the one thing — the one opportunity — that could help me clear all my debt and finally give something back for all the hard work I’ve put in. I stopped overthinking and just started collecting whatever XEC I could get, from wherever it was available.
But even then, I didn’t really fall in love with crypto. That happened only after I randomly participated in a contest of predicting XEC’s future price — and my prediction turned out to be spot on and I won 1 million XEC, sent to me directly by Cain. That day, I felt something shift. Maybe this journey wasn’t over yet… maybe XEC was meant to be part of my future.
It didn’t end there. I entered another contest later — and I won again.
“Sometimes, when you’re running away from something, and that very thing keeps finding its way back to you — you can’t help but fall in love with it. Whether I want it or not, XEC keeps pulling me in… and now, I’ve started believing in myself again”
That’s when I truly believed: XEC isn’t just another coin. It gave me back my hope in crypto.
1st Place: Anonymous (3M XEC)
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I discovered cryptocurrency in 2017, during the big Bitcoin boom. Out of curiosity, I wanted to understand why so many people were talking about this “bankless money.” Very quickly, I became fascinated by the concept of decentralization—the idea of transferring value freely and transparently, without intermediaries.
What struck me the most was that crypto isn’t just about speculation. It offers a new vision of finance, one that’s more open and inclusive. As I explored this space, I became interested in projects that stay true to those original values. That’s how I discovered eCash (XEC).
What I love about XEC is its simplicity and practicality: fast transactions, extremely low fees, and above all, a real ambition to be usable by everyone, everywhere. To me, that’s what makes a cryptocurrency truly valuable—not just being traded on exchanges, but actually helping people, especially those without access to banks.
Crypto has also taught me a lot about personal responsibility. When you hold your own keys, you’re fully in charge of your assets. It’s both empowering and demanding. It pushed me to learn more—about security, blockchain systems, projects like eCash, and real-world use cases.
Today, crypto is more than just a personal interest. It’s a tool for financial freedom, a space for innovation, and a way to imagine a fairer world—one where everyone can take part in the economy, no permission required.