Hey everyone, it's me, Gary Leland, back with another post for the 200-Year Life Project. If you've been following my journey on GaryLeland.com/data, you know I'm a 70-year-old Bitcoin enthusiast and podcaster dead set on becoming the first person to live to 200. I'm tracking my morning protocols, biohacks, and everything from cod liver oil to sunrise watching to optimize my healthspan. But recently, my daughter hit me with a killer question that stopped me in my tracks: “Dad, if you actually pull this off and live to 200, how are you going to afford it? Are you going to have to work forever?” It's a fair point – extending life means extending expenses, from healthcare to daily living. Today, I want to address that head-on, tying it into my deep-rooted belief in Bitcoin as the ultimate financial longevity tool. No, I don't plan on grinding away at work for the next 130 years. Here's why Bitcoin's growth could cover my needs and let me focus on thriving, not surviving.

The Reality of a 200-Year Life: What Does It Cost?

First, let's get real about the numbers. Living to 200 isn't just about beating aging – it's about funding a marathon existence. At my age, I'm already retired, but extending that to 2155 (yep, that's when I'd hit 200) means covering inflation, medical breakthroughs, housing, food, and maybe even some fun like attending BitBlockBoom conferences well into the 22nd century.