I drew this comic to poke fun at the riskiness of not just crypto-businesses, but any business venture. I drew this cartoon in black and white using an ink brush at the Ethereal Summit in New York City in summer 2018. Then I colored it on my touch-screen computer and am now issuing it as a limited edition piece of rare digital art. You can bid on and perhaps buy this crypto-collectible using Ethereum at the SuperRare marketplace: https://superrare.co/JoeChiappetta
Some might even say that then you'd be joining me in a lifetime of risky business.
Why did I draw this particular piece of crypto-art? In the cryptocurrency space, there is often a popular perception that what people are doing is so much more risky than what other entrepreneurs are doing. From my perspective, I do not see it that way for the law abiding citizen. Perhaps some specific actions carry greater risk, but this is true for all business. Business is always risky, so crypto-business does not necessarily mean more risk.
Let me briefly explain my background. I worked at a major Chamber of Commerce for 8 years, consulting with many small businesses and entrepreneurs. Additionally, I have had my own small business (in publishing, training, and consulting) for most of my adult life and network with countless entrepreneurs--some whose businesses have survived, but many whose businesses have not!
Therefore, what I have learned in half a decade is that the business space--in general--is so uncertain and filled with surprises, competition, market upheavals, regulation changes, personnel glitches, and all sorts of unpredictable actions. Risk is part of life, whether you are selling stocks, art, shoes, T-shirts, or construction services. Uncertainties can be good, or bad.
So pass me the crypto.
Joe Chiappetta