Okay, let's be real. A glorious gaming series 2 pro wireless 8k gaming mouse 38 bucks? That’s insane. When I caught wind of this deal my first thought – before the prospect of free headshots even registered – was, “What’s the catch?” Look, I get that this isn’t exactly your no-name brand putting a sensor in a hunk of plastic. This mouse—like the model before it—has been a literal game-changer. At an ultra-lightweight 55g, it features a blazing 8K polling rate, BAMF 2.0 26K sensor and quick optical switches. Even Tom’s Hardware gave it a glowing thumbs up. Usually, this bad boy costs about $96—which is actually what the white one now still sells for. So, what gives?

Is This Tech Innovation’s Future?

Putting the price aside for a minute, let’s talk about this 8K polling rate. For those who aren't terminally online FPS gamers, that means the mouse reports its position to your computer 8,000 times per second. That’s ludicrous speed! It means a lightning fast—almost instant—responsiveness that can put you a step ahead of your competition. It’s all about making latency as low and precision as high as possible. This is not marketing spiel folks, it’s a quantifiable improvement in performance.

Now, here's where things get interesting. That single-minded focus on speed, efficiency, and responsiveness? That’s exactly what a lot of the underlying technology in the crypto space is aiming to do. Think about it. The blockchain, at heart, is a distributed ledger seeking decentralized consensus, preferably with lightning speed transaction speeds. The innovation enabling cryptocurrency is much more than the hype and doge coins. It’s about stretching what we think can be done with networked systems. The goal is speed, security, and reliability. Just like that 8K polling rate.

Crypto's "Tech" Isn't All Hype?

I get it. As far as many people are concerned, “crypto” is a four-letter word. When you think of web3, images of rug pulls, volatile markets, and bored apes come to mind. And to be clear, the vast majority of that criticism is just and warranted. There are scams, there’s volatility, and the environmental impact of some cryptocurrencies has always been a valid concern. I’m not making a pitch for any specific coin. I’m not trying to convince you to put all your money in DogeCoin.

  • Volatility: Real concern.
  • Scams: Absolutely prevalent.
  • Environmental Impact: Some chains have addressed this.

To throw out the entire crypto space because of these problems would be throwing out the baby with the bath water. The underlying technology—specifically, distributed ledgers, cryptography, and smart contracts—has incredible promise. From more efficient supply chains to secure voting systems, blockchain has the potential to disrupt nearly every industry as we know it. The impressive 8K polling rate on that mouse is just one example of the industry’s ambition to crush every possible performance metric. This technology is focused on increasing productivity.

Gaming: A Gateway to Understanding?

Gamers, as you all know, are early adopters by nature. They’re always on the lookout for the newest hardware and/or software that will give them the edge over their competition. Like gamers, they appreciate low latency, high refresh rates, and accurate input. They are absolutely willing to pay for the technology that makes their experience better.

As it turns out, perhaps, just perhaps, gamers are uniquely suited to appreciate exactly what the technology propelling the crypto-space forward has to offer. For one thing, they already understand the need for speed, responsiveness and innovation. Maybe that $38 Glorious mouse, with its absurd 8K polling rate, is the invitation. Here’s another concrete example of the technological revolution going on behind the curtains. These changes can be somewhat insidious in professions that most of the public aren’t experts in.

Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not telling you that you should hurry out and buy Bitcoin tomorrow. So the next time you’re fragging noobs with your twitchy mouse, take a second to reflect. Consider the guiding concepts that contribute to its success! Perhaps you can begin to understand why so many of us are still giddy with excitement about the promise of crypto. Such uncontained excitement still exists, though it is under threat. And by the way, if you ever spot a $38 plan from them again, jump on it. That's just good sense.