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Started: DSFLAT, 10 May 2024 06:04
Last post: DSFLAT, 10 May 2024
Date of Patent 7th May 2024
Systems and Methods for mining on a POW Network
https://ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/11979499
Interesting...
Started: DSFLAT, 19 Mar 2024 08:17
Last post: DSFLAT, 19 Mar 2024
Coindance provides stats on Bitcoins and a halfing countdown:
https://coin.dance/
Started: DSFLAT, 27 Feb 2024 06:42
Last post: DSFLAT, 19 Mar 2024
Judge Mellor ruled Craig is not Satoshi, for anyone living under a rock ;-)
Sanity Slipping? Wild Claims Bizarre Moments in the Epic Bitcoin Trial
Gavin Mehl
1.9K views 12 hours ago
https://youtu.be/T7WllG5P9Es?si=ZuFyVv8WvCPIQVEW
COPA v. Wright - Day 21
CryptoSpartacus
831 views 8 hours ago
https://youtu.be/Lv09ptDkDtA?si=2yUuMdgP71XJ-L-I
The 1000 Bitcoin mined in 2010 would very much appear to be Craig Wright and used as settlement in the Kliemen case.
https://dailyhodl.com/2024/03/06/vintage-bitcoin-whale-dormant-for-nearly-14-years-suddenly-moves-66129507-to-coinbase-on-chain-data/
IF Craig is Satoshi he could be sitting on a million Bitcoin from the early days...
ETF inflows would give Satoshi the opportunity to off load some of his huge stash
Cracking The Case: Analysing Wright's Wallets In The Bitcoin Trial Of Satoshi's Identity
Gavin Mehl
1,858 views 12 hours ago
https://youtu.be/IJwxjMaqcH8?si=u8-4TOflrTcxN8uS
Satoshi moving some of his 2010 Bitcoin stash to pay Kliemen ?
Regardless of the court case ruling BSV's Teranode is seeing +1M tps in Amazon Web Services testing, BSV halfing due in 37 days:
https://teranode.bsvblockchain.org/viewer/
Yesterday was a jaw drop moment in court...
https://youtu.be/4wCFMRdkKV0?si=wlx5H1u9SoSOp_W2
I posted a link to the UK Court live stream in the ARB chat a few weeks ago for anyone wishing to watch the biggest financial court case in history..
https://youtu.be/4wCFMRdkKV0?si=wlx5H1u9SoSOp_W2
Started: sunshinedesserts, 15 Feb 2024 12:54
Last post: sunshinedesserts, 5 Mar 2024
Thanks @loulou21. I hope you're right too - only time will tell for any of us
If you are interested, Please check out the thread on LSE: "Microstrategy C Share Price (0A7O)' with some links to stuff that might be useful in your research.
Trying to get some interest on the site for MSTR supporters, as it seems to me to be a decent way to get slightly less risky exposure to BTC (certainly easier than buying BTC with fiat and then custody-ing it. :-)
GLA!
This looks like the best share to track the rise of Bitcoin.
Well spotted
Pre-market MSTR $1168. Back in Jan 2023 bought at $162. ;-)
MSTR owns 193,000 BTC worth north of $12bn with BTC at $65k. ;-)
Michael Saylor has built a veritable BTC compounding machine in MSTR MicroStrategy Inc.
Currently owns 192,000 BTC (USD8++bn).
Adding regularly from cash generated by the analytics software business, and other accretive capital events.
In my view superior to ETF as it compounds.
Any other holders/hodlers?
BitcoinSV's Teranode is in live testing with AWS:
https://teranode.bsvblockchain.org/viewer/
Seeing 1 million tps and 600M transactions in one recent block...
BTC 7 tps
ETH 15 tps
BSV has smart contracts and what looks to be unbounded scaling with micro transactions and fractions of a penny costs..
Craig may not be liked by many in crypto but he should be recognised for restoring Bitcoin to it's original design and potential.
Fascinating interview with Crypto Rick.
He describes Bitcoin SV as The Beast System 666
https://youtu.be/9bIKKk698cg?si=b-M_ck_ooBmEqle1
Used to enjoy Craig's content he put out on Twitter before he disappeared. Shame he doesn't have an active account anymore, certainly knows what he's talking about.
Part three and it's a must watch !
Jack and Raff might blow your mind with what they see as already happening with Bitcoin as in BSV
https://youtu.be/I88YQnKQGZQ?si=sL98bUIVjo9H0Vr7
Started: LFrancis, 16 Jan 2024 12:12
Last post: LFrancis, 16 Jan 2024
Hi, I normally invest in stocks but have been looking into bitcoin and am thinking about giving it a go. I feel this is a good starting point as it seems most stable, and I'm intrigued by its potential for diversifying my investment portfolio and exploring opportunities in the growing cryptocurrency market.
Started: DSFLAT, 13 Jan 2024 12:26
Last post: undisclosedhost, 16 Jan 2024
This sounds quite interesting. Anything to further the blockchain development is no doubt a move in the right direction. Amazon sure do have the ability and funding to help push something like this through.
Amazon will be assisting BSV with the testing of Teranode.
Min 1 Million tps when small blocker BTC can handle 7 tps !
UBSV 'could' be a game changer for the IOT
Satoshi created a pier to pier cash system but could he unwittingly have created the blockchain on which everything will operate?
https://coingeek.com/new-teranode-features-to-push-bsv-blockchain-capabilities-beyond-the-limits/
Six months testing and we'll know
Started: RiskyBusiness1, 8 Jan 2024 23:32
Last post: undisclosedhost, 16 Jan 2024
Back in the day when you could mine Bitcoin from your own machine with a decent graphics card it was super interesting. These days though you need a warehouse full of GPU's to get anywhere. I think the powers that be tend to want to hold Bitcoin back due to the lack of control or regulation, which is a shame. American businesses seem to have adopted it more so than most in the UK from what I've seen, but as you've said lack of understanding holds the majority of people back from getting involved.
In response to Risky Business, I think the average age of people in this forum are… over 40? I’m in my 20s and think I’m in the minority. Which probably makes me by nature more curious and accepting of bitcoin.
Firstly Bitcoin requires a fair bit of time spent learning what it is and how it work. Bitcoin university in YouTube I think is a great place to start.
In short, you will need a hardware wallet, and a computer. It may sound complicated all the terminology used, but bitcoin is actually a simple concept. But if you don’t know what a hardware wallet is, how many bitcoin will ever be produced, what makes bitcoin unique and the true purpose of btc, I would say go back to square 1 and learn more about it.
Bitcoin has crashed multiple times, but it’s still here today, a bigger market cap than tesla, just below meta (Facebook) and Amazon.
Currently worth around 800 billion. If it really is the internet version of gold, which is valued at 13 trillion, it has a lot of catching up to do.
In short, research and educate yourself on it. YouTube, Reddit bitcoin page etc are great ways to gain knowledge.
Personally, I’m not 100% in on BTC, but believe it’s completely misunderstood by 95% of the worlds population. It is far more important than many realise.
Regarding the ETF, I believe it will get approved. Once pension money etc go in to bitcoin it will be a self fulfilling prophecy, it will go higher and higher.
All imo
Blockchain is the Technology, Bitcoin is the asset (Digital Asset)
Crunch time guys - ETF or NO ETF ??
Place your bets
My ignorance here. I've heard bits and pieces about bitcoin over the years and like probably many people who are interested in investing in stocks et cetera. I've come across bitcoin. I'm getting to grips with understanding it but my problem is how do I buy it and also how do I sell it. I know many on here will be experts so they will look on this post as I've heard of Blockchain as well as bitcoin and I have no idea what the differences sorry to take up peoples time with the question. Secondly is now a good time to get into it or have I missed the boat thank you very naive, but if anyone can take the time to explain to me how I do it, it would be really appreciated.
Pomp & Ver Discuss BCH/BTC Differences
11,783 views Aug 2, 2020
https://youtu.be/8NeKP_jCGyU?si=GbsacqkgADgWiqcF
Started: DSFLAT, 27 Oct 2023 08:02
Last post: DSFLAT, 26 Nov 2023
I've slightly updated my theory on the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto and I'm going with Kazuo Ohta.
Posted again for anyone who would like to take a look and perhaps like to discuss my theory;
I've been following the COPA v Craig Wright UK court cases closely and it led me to do some of my own research into the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, how the name may have been formed and the person or persons who created Bitcoin.
National Security Agency (NSA) create SHA-256
Tatsuaki Okamoto is noted in the NSA paper:
HOW TO MAKE A MINT: THE CRYPTOGRAPHY OF ANONYMOUS ELECTRONIC CASH
18 June 1996
https://groups.csail.mit.edu/mac/classes/6.805/articles/money/nsamint/nsamint.htm
Satoshi had been working on an electronic cash and sees the opportunity to create Bitcoin (Bit & coin are mentioned in the paper & Tatsuaki Okamoto is credited for his work)
This paper by Tatsuaki Okamoto & Kazuo Ohta is referenced in HOW TO MAKE A MINT: THE CRYPTOGRAPHY OF ANONYMOUS ELECTRONIC CASH and their paper Universal Electronic Cash references all the right people and papers to cement their research and knowledge on the subject:
Universal Electronic Cash, This paper proposes the first ideal untraceable electronic cash system.
file:///C:/Users/44792/Downloads/3-540-46766-1_27.pdf
Satoshi wishes to secretly acknowledge the NSA/ SHA-256 and Okamoto whilst wishing to remain anon because he used some of Okamoto and Ohta's work from the Universal Electronic Cash and their other papers or still be working with Tatsuaki Okamoto and agreed they should work together on Bitcoin but anon
Ohta includes NSA is the creators name by adding the S to the first name and the NA to the surname as a reference to the NSA paper and SHA-256
Keep the 'at' to create 'Sat' as in Sats and add in 'oshi' “Oshi(推し)” means a person who I support.
If you are someone’s big fan, it means your oshi(推し) is the someone in Japanese.
So I'm guessing the creator of Bitcoin was Ohta, a big fan of Tatsuaki Okamoto (who maybe even helped),his contribution to the NSA paper, his work on Universal Electronic Cash and their other crypto research/ papers
Hence the clever use of 'oshi' 'NSA' and o 'kamoto'
Tatsuaki Okamoto
S at 'oshi' NA 'kamoto
Tatsuaki Okamoto
https://www.rd.ntt/e/organization/researcher/fellow/f_001.html
My theory is that Kazuo Ohta is Satoshi Nakamoto and this is what he looks like
https://research.com/u/kazuo-ohta
Obviously just my theory but as Fox Moulder would say "The Truth is Out There"
I'm now a Bitcoin Cash fanboy... Bitcoin Core is obviously not what Satoshi Nakamoto created and Bitcoin Satoshi Vision is Faketoshi and Calvin Ayre's creation and little more than a Bitcoin grab scam (imo)
Roger Ver is back on the scene and for me what he says makes perfect sense. He has a book coming out soon about the Bitcoin War and how Bitcoin was hijacked by the Banksters which should wake some people up.
I'm still holding some BSV ahead of the UK court cases next year but now having used BCH which is quick easy and cheap I've decided that Roger and Bitcoin Cash is Bitcoin despite the MSM Bitcoin Core is Bitcoin narrative.
I'm sharing because Bitcoin could have been so much more if it hadn't been hijacked and turned into small blocks, big fees, doesn't scale on-chain and smart contracts were always possible on Bitcoin...
Roger Ver Fireside Chat with Kazumoto Ohno at #Webx WebxAsia
2,889 views Jul 28, 2023
https://youtu.be/rXQV7MLMtAk?si=nb0UXSSsuyjRCd1B
This world is shaped and ruled by some total Cnts
I'm now a Roger Ver Bitcoin Cash enthusiast lol... Having been a Bitcoin Core 'believer' until I learnt more about how Bitcoin was manipulated away from Satoshi Nakamoto's version and became BTC. BitcoinSV will be interesting with the UK court cases starting Jan 15th but I'm now of the opinion that Craig Wright is faketoshi (I've previously posted about my theory as to the true identity)
Roger Ver is publishing a book on the Blocksize War which I'm looking forward to reading.
good interview with Roger Ver:
4,702 views Dec 12, 2022
https://youtu.be/6oL4lu0TPn0?si=wifx32mbgel8PMNG
Thanks Theeeeduke, I'll take a look... I'm kicking myself for getting into Kaspa which was something Son of a Tech has been mining and covering on his YT channel. One to keep an eye on imo.
DSFLAT - Ive bought quite heavily into a Crypto token call PENDULUM, which sets out to bridge the gap between DeFi and Fiat. If you ever bored and got few mins spare would you take a look and feedback your thoughts ?
Started: DSFLAT, 10 Nov 2023 06:24
Last post: Theeeeduke, 20 Nov 2023
OOooooofffff - At least you have some reasoning to back up your claims, and interesting spin on things.
Im of the opposite opinion mind and think BTC will pass $100k in 2024.
Which ever way it plays out its going to be a very interesting year.
Thanks Theeeeduke, I'll have to look properly but I've got a feeling the whole Crypto market could correct in the not too distant future (2024)
I could be completely wrong but I'm basing my strategy on a near total collapse next year lol
Anyone following Dr Pump and Dump after my Wyckoff Distribution post on here ?
This whole BTC rally from circa $16 to the recent top feels like it has all been built on the BTC Spot ETFs narrative with the cornerstone being that BlackRock have never had an EFT denied....
If the whole rally has been somewhat orchestrated into a fake Bear Market Wyckoff Distribution rally (My guess is 100%) and we see the SEC continue to refuse BTC Spot ETF's into 2024 then this recent interview with John "Jack" Pitts (ex banker) where he notes FTX fraud, Binance market control along the other exchange wash trading as being the most likely reason to deny any BTC Spot ETF until things change.
Unbounded Capital
55 views 17 hours ago
https://youtu.be/2Wh0mOlkJHQ?si=6K6FoXISq-H4vwwG
Until the BIGS have control over the market via their own exchanges I would agree that a BTC Spot ETF seems unlikely...
Obviously could be wrong but news like leans towards this possible theory:
'Deutsche Börse digital currency exchange planned for 2024 launch'
https://coingeek.com/deutsche-borse-digital-currency-exchange-planned-for-2024-launch/
So a BTC pull back to last Novembers lows of $15k or lower next year after SEC rejections of iShares 15/1/24 3rd application along with all other applications and the final iShares decision also being declined on 15/3/24 causing the collapse of BTC price..
That's my view of how it all plays out, $10k BTC next year ;-)
DSFLAT - Very generous of you to donate as you did to Addisons cause.
Have you checked out KR1 yet, to me it is thee best Crypto play in the markets, anywhere.
Take a loo kat its current Crypto holdings, its staking and parachain revenues, and the amount of products they have invested in at seed round which will be coming to the market. The latest being Celelestia (TIA) which they have 7.5 million token of woth over $40 million. Its an absolute no brainer
I like this Doctor of Dump & Pump who is one of the few people talking about Wyckoff Distribution and how BTC looks to be in Phase C.
I'd say he nailed it yesterday : https://youtu.be/TBGfapcaXbg?si=CdCojRpamrpU4KGM
I'll be following his channel to see how Wyckoff plays out and if we are heading for Phase D and E or if Wyckoff Distribution gets cancelled;
Bitcoin Bull Trap - BTC In Wyckoff Distribution - Bitcoin About To Start It's First Test To 32K
https://youtu.be/MnHPPWUWj30?si=_wwIJi8V4BblY61x
I sold off my BTC yesterday so keen to see if he's right (I didn't hold much BTC having converted most of it into BSV ahead of the COPA v CSW court cases)
Started: DSFLAT, 2 Nov 2023 16:43
Last post: DSFLAT, 2 Nov 2023
Charges can be quite high on Rockwallet and Exodus so for those who prefer a no KYC exchange to buy BSV I've head good things about https://www.mexc.com/exchange/BSV_USDT?_from=market
Obviously don't leave any coins on exchanges so buy and get them off is always good advice.
Ellipal provide a cold storage wallet
BSV locking chat is a new social media Bitcoin locking app www.hodlocker.com.
The COPA cases will be fascinating for Bitcoin and the Lightning Network security and operational failures cannot be ignored by BTC...
No guarantees but I'm very optimistic about BitcoinSV in the coming months and years
That MSM link changed ?
Try this one: Top Bitcoin Developer Resigns, Warns Of Lightning Network Vulnerabilities That Put Customer Funds At Risk
Antoine Riard, security researcher and top developer of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, has stepped down from the development team over concerns about an array of vulnerabilities and their impact on BTC's ecosystem, particularly the risk they pose to users who could lose their funds in the event of an attack.
https://www.ibtimes.com/top-bitcoin-developer-resigns-warns-lightning-network-vulnerabilities-that-put-customer-funds-3716028
Or search X or your browser for Lighting Network developer news..
Remember 'they' either never let you know the truth or 'they' make sure you are the las to find out ...Whatever the truth may be ;-)
Not financial advice but if some of the OG's of Bitcoin break ranks due to the BTC small blocks and failed Lightning Network news holding some BitcoinSV could be a very smart move.
BSV is trading around $50 right now but if things go south for BTC and North for BSV at the same time a few BSV could set you up for the rest of your life.
Rockwallet seems a good place to buy BSV, Exodus do BSV swaps but the service is sporadic...Most of the big exchanges dropped BSV even though it's still a top 50 Crypto ?!?
I've got a lot so this could be seen as me pumping BSV but I prefer to suggest this post is a heads up to anyone who has a few $100 to punt on Bitcoin.
Good luck
btc went small blocks so they could scale off chain using lightning network. satoshi created a peer to peer system without the need for intermediaries and the btc cabal stifled btc so that they could make money from layer 2 solutions much like visa, mastercard or a bank.
bitcoin core developer ditches lightning: what’s the drama?
the cryptocurrency space is no stranger to drama and controversies. the latest bombshell? a prominent figure in the bitcoin arena, antoine riard, is calling it quits on the lightning network development, pointing towards some pressing security challenges. but what does this mean for bitcoin, and why is it causing such a stir?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/bitcoin-core-developer-ditches-lightning-what-s-the-drama/ar-aa1ictfc
the btc cabal have been successful making people believe btc is number go up tech, it's digital gold and that l2 was needed to scale..
that false narrative is collapsing now that lightning network has been exposed as a failed project with security risks.
the fallout should be massive and when the music stops btc will be nothing more than an expensive to transact cabal **** coin.
bsv has unbounded blocks, micro transactions and unbounded scaling on-chain.
the spot price flipping could be ferocious if the btc cabal and its media break ranks.
keep an eye on this
X (twitter was on fire yesterday when @satoshi account was reinstated...
Bitcoin SV pumped on nchain drama and Calvin Ayre demanding Craig Wright sign satoshi wallets...
https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin-sv/
People are more aware of the COPA (Zuckerberg, Dorsey, Saylor, Gemini BTC devs and just about everyone connected with BTC vs Craig Wright UK court cases due to start 15th Jan 2024.
Satoshi was trending yesterday on X when 4m views flocked to 'satoshi handle...
Certainly gave BSV some much needed attention, if any of the exchanges relist BSV it could be interesting because it's not easy to buy BSV in the USA after it was dropped by Coinbase, Robinhood, Binance, Gemini etc
Interesting times ahead for Bitcoin SV for sure...
VX Technologies recently announced a partnership with the Philadelphia Police Department and MagicDapp, enabling transparency and accountability of police records using the BSV blockchain.
“With each demonstration, our partners don’t just see a tool—they envision a future. They recognize new, personalized ways to harness MagicDapp’s unique capabilities. The wave is building, and the excitement is palpable,” Weiner said.
https://coingeek.com/the-magic-behind-magicdapp-philly-police-partnership-is-just-the-beginning/
CoinGeek
12,629 views Streamed live on Apr 11, 2023
Magic Dapp and Alpha Dapp with Justin Pauly of VX Technologies
https://www.youtube.com/live/yKZb8df8SUo?feature=share
Real world use for Bitcoin SV Blockchain... Interesting to see VX Technologies doing what Blockchain was supposed to do
VX Technologies recently announced a partnership with the Philadelphia Police Department and MagicDapp, enabling transparency and accountability of police records using the BSV blockchain.
https://coingeek.com/the-magic-behind-magicdapp-philly-police-partnership-is-just-the-beginning/
Unbounded Capital
221 views Aug 12, 2023
In this Unbounded Perspectives Webinar, UC Partner Dave Mullen-Muhr walks through the various lawsuits with implications for Bitcoin which are currently in progress and details how these might impact the future of Bitcoin and digital currencies at large.
https://youtu.be/HIWgxNPyP4E
Looks like BSV broke their own record three times today for transactions...
7 Million transactions in one block :-o
https://coin.dance/
Rekord has been busy and they need more for their business to bring IOT and blockchain together on Bitcoin SV..
'JM: Rekord is a company that is building the bridges between devices, machines and indeed anything with IoT connectivity and the BSV blockchain. Bridges we are building include our VortexSV IoT gateway which has been developed alongside a well know IoT brand, our RIOT protocol and RIOT multi-sig wallet as well as our client facing management and reporting platform, Rekord IQ.'
https://coingeek.com/rekord-founder-james-marchant-reveals-why-the-stars-are-aligned-for-his-new-bsv-project/
GST is a no brainer of an investment at its current price. It should reach muliples of its current SP.
It's Angra Global expects to start onboarding customers for this service from 1 September 2023 and it will enable Angra customers to securely store their funds within Angra Global business accounts and facilitate seamless foreign exchange conversions and fund transfers through Angra's established and reliable banking partnerships, akin to a conventional business bank account, utilising technology developed by the Group's subsidiary in Singapore, GS Fintech Pte Ltd.
Additionally, the MSB licence will enable Angra to issue Sterling local accounts and Euro SEPA IBAN accounts to its clients, thereby providing a comprehensive one-stop business banking solution.
Aligned with its overarching strategy, the Group aims to accelerate Angra's revenue while simultaneously bolstering the Angra team to expand its B2B Neobank operations beyond the UK, serving companies of all sizes worldwide.
Further information on Angra Global may be found at https://angraglobal.com.
Does anyone have a opinion on gst ,its getting a crypto wallet "tomorrow" and wants to back its transactions on 4 currencies yuan,doller,pound and euro for money transfers.
Started: fleccy, 4 Feb 2023 18:03
Last post: CallerID_User, 16 Aug 2023
On the other hand, the long term narrative is beginning to show itself, that Blockchain has a strong future. I agree, it definitely has a gambling premise, but pretty much everything started out as a gamble in the trade industry, since there's never any solid guarantees, just less risky outcomes. It's clear that our monetary system is shifting into a new era, and when it comes to BTC, holding a little will only benefit in the long term, once FIAT moves over to digital, re-enforcing the notion that BTC did something right in the worlds eyes. Or maybe it all comes tumbling down. :) #gamble
A couple of swift kick in the nuts for Crypto by The SEC regards staking and BUSD/ Stable coins...
The expression its just a typical Tuesday is often quoted in Crypto and it's only Monday lol :-)
Interesting..
VISA to launch Bitcoin and crypto cards in the UK and 40 APAC countries
https://finbold.com/visa-to-launch-bitcoin-and-crypto-cards-in-the-uk-and-40-apac-countries/
I think I've been around long enough to learn the difference between reality and hype. I've seen interest rates at over 10%, a dotcom bubble, a financial crisis and everything in between. I've learned my lessons.
This ones for you fleccy
Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime
https://youtu.be/FHB5PgZOQnk
Change your heart ;-)
Started: fleccy, 14 Jan 2023 12:37
Last post: fleccy, 12 Aug 2023
I take a completely different view on Bitcoin. I think the scarcity argument is fake, since the 21 million limit is an artificial and easily overcome by protocol changes, and although there's a hundred million satoshi's in a Bitcoin, what stops them subdividing satoshi's with a hundred million of another artificially invented sub token?
DeFi is fundamentally insecure since anyone can start a node and add themselves to the network, giving them access to all the information stored, with encryption inadequate protection in itself. An entity could potentially gain network superiority in a proof of work network, with enough resource, and control/change transaction data.
Because DeFi is based on OpenAi models, the responsibility lies solely on the individual to deal with the technical aspects of the transaction, with no recourse when they make a mistake and lose their money. The whole DeFi model breaks down when you start adding the protections built into traditional finance, and if people wanting protection direct their transactions through big institutions, it's no longer DeFi.
Don't get me wrong there is a place for some sort of CBDC's, but they'll be managed and regulated through centralised Exchanges, with the added protection of being backed by institutions and Government.
The argument's promoting DeFi and crypto currencies gloss over the facts, promoting the "benefits" and completely disregarding the pitfalls. The whole narrative doesn't hold up well to basic scrutiny, it's surprising the music's still playing and there are still chairs that haven't been pulled away. If the Bitcoin price doesn't significantly climb from here, maybe the next halving could hammer the nails into the Bitcoin coffin
Bitcoin's allure lies in its decentralized nature, offering individuals autonomy over their finances. With a limited supply of 21 million coins, its scarcity sparks potential for long-term value growth. Enhanced security through cryptography ensures tamper-resistant transactions, and borderless capabilities allow for seamless global exchanges. As an inflation hedge and innovative technology, Bitcoin offers potential for high returns and financial inclusion. However, its volatile nature and regulatory uncertainties warrant careful consideration for those entering the market.
Naturally, anyone with vested interests will hold, and optimistically wait out any further developments. Nevertheless, you're wise to have highlighted the recurring rhetoric used to downplay fraudulent and other negative occurrences in the Crypto world. Moreover, the Bitcoin community is persistently besieged by scammers. For instance, the number 00153 (referenced: tellows.com/num/00153) has been confirmed by users of the tellows app to belong to scammers posing as cryptocurrency traders offering attractive returns on crypto staking investments. This illustrates the constant vigilance required within the Bitcoin space.
82% of Millionaires Ask About Putting Crypto in Their Portfolios, Survey Shows
Devere Group, a global financial advisory and asset management firm with $12 billion in assets under management (AUM) worldwide, published the results of its crypto survey Monday. Devere found that among its millionaire clients with between $1 million and $5 million of investable assets, 82% have sought advice about investing in cryptocurrencies. Without providing additional details, the asset management firm wrote:
https://news.bitcoin.com/82-of-millionaires-ask-about-putting-crypto-in-their-portfolios/
Cleanspark highest BTC miner yesterday at 13% which bodes well for MIGI (+10%)and it's CLSK 1,590175 shares.
CLSK looks like it has plenty of upside at it's MCAP as does MIGI (only $43M MCAP)
Bitcoin is too volatile to act as a hedge against hyperinflation, as was stated in the article. The easiest way to protect against inflation is to invest in stocks, or real commodities, not fake manufactured crypto.
E140: LK-99, Sclerotic establishments, Fitch downgrades US debt, Trump indicted... again
All-In Podcast
115,744 views Aug 4, 2023 All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
https://youtu.be/hn-9ffDhGAo
LK-99 sounds like it's going to change the world :-0
e137: inflation cools, market rips, ripple/msft beat regulators, nato summit, ****tails of youth
10,670 views jul 14, 2023 all-in with chamath, jason, sacks & friedberg
https://youtu.be/3tv3dnjgqgi
E134: Ukraine counteroffensive, China tensions, COVID Patient Zero, RFK Jr reaction & more
227,248 views Jun 24, 2023 All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
https://youtu.be/uJQmCFTYCh8
Those guys love the sound of their own voices.
E133: Market melt-up, IPO update, AI startups overheat, Reddit revolts & more with Brad Gerstner
48,747 views Jun 16, 2023 All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
https://youtu.be/5cQXjboJwg0
At 2Q24, what do you think the growth will be? And is it worth docking now?
Is hardly moving 30,391.50 seems to hang around this area OK it's gone over 31.000 but not for long.
Thanks, i'll take a look.
Fleccy, lots of info on this website that might be of interest to you;
https://coin.dance/
Genuine Bitcoin (BSV)
SirToshi's News: COPA vs Dr Craig Wright
995 views Jun 25, 2023
https://youtu.be/ZcoAr1eVptk
There were a couple of interesting articles published yesterday on CoinGeek;
The locked protocol
https://coingeek.com/the-locked-protocol/
What does a stable protocol mean?
https://coingeek.com/what-does-a-stable-protocol-mean/
Anyone looking for a Black Swan event for BTC in the future might expect Craig Wright to challenge the SEC if they allow a BTC spot ETF. Perhaps something that both Gensler (says Bitcoin isn't a security but to my knowledge doesn't stipulate BTC) and BlackRock (ref Page 24 of their application) are mindful of.
Of course this might not happen but Craig Wright is currently taking BTC devs to court in the UK so he has shown he isn't afraid to put pressure on BTC....
Started: DSFLAT, 3 Jul 2023 08:37
Last post: fleccy, 4 Jul 2023
I watched the video. I haven't seen anyone else claiming to be Satoshi, so there's probably a good chance he's being honest. If I was him I'd want my Bitcoin from those early Blocks, but this is the problem with Crypto Tokens when you lose your private key. The developers are the Gods of Crypto and have the power over the Blockchains, which is why he's going after them in court to get his Bitcoin.
Valuetainment
193,566 views Jul 16, 2020
https://youtu.be/0JvDauIX5lg
Fleccy I think you'll enjoy Satoshi calling out BTC as a Ponzi in this interview
Started: DSFLAT, 28 Jun 2023 06:55
Last post: DSFLAT, 28 Jun 2023
'In the event of a hard fork of the Bitcoin network, the Sponsor will, as permitted by the terms of the Trust Agreement, use its sole discretion to determine, in good faith, which peer-to-peer network, among a group of incompatible forks of the Bitcoin network, is generally accepted as the Bitcoin network and should therefore be considered the appropriate network for the Trust’s purposes. The Sponsor will base its determination on whatever factors it deems relevant, including but not limited to, the Sponsor’s beliefs regarding expectations of the core developers of bitcoin, users, services, businesses, miners and other constituencies, as well as the actual continued acceptance of, mining power on, and community engagement with, the Bitcoin network, or whatever other factors it deems relevant. There is no guarantee that the Sponsor will choose the digital asset that is ultimately the most valuable fork, and the Sponsor’s decision may adversely affect the value of the Shares as a result. The Sponsor may also disagree with Shareholders, the Bitcoin Custodian, other service providers, the Index Administrator, cryptocurrency exchanges, or other market participants on what is generally accepted as bitcoin and should therefore be considered “bitcoin” for the Trust’s purposes, which may also adversely affect the value of the Shares as a result.'
One possible reason for the BCH and BSV price appreciations after the BlackRock ETF application...
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 15, 2023.
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1980994/000143774923017574/bit20230608_s1.htm
Started: SteamyWee, 20 Jun 2023 15:48
Last post: fleccy, 20 Jun 2023
Fidelity and Schwab have joined the bandwagon today too, what could possibly go wrong?
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/20/crypto-exchange-backed-by-schwab-and-fidelity-goes-live.html
Get ready for the litigation that'll happen somewhere down the road.
Started: SteamyWee, 19 Jun 2023 22:00
Last post: fleccy, 20 Jun 2023
Yep, all the regulation is preparation for releasing Central Bank Stable Coins. You'll only need one Stable Coin per currency. The unbacked Crypto Tokens will probably be regulated out of existence.
Started: DSFLAT, 9 Jun 2023 18:00
Last post: fleccy, 9 Jun 2023
I've got nothing against you thinking the Earth is flat, But it makes no sense to me; To me, everything suggest the Earth is a Sphere. That said, I don't know if the Universe is real or a hologram, and I'm not sure about weird Quantum effects that defy logic. Once you get down to the Quantum level, it seems to be all about probabilities, waves and weird stuff, so although though I don't believe the Earth is flat, I wouldn't ridicule someone who believes that themselves. I think religion is questionable, so I don't fall into the God botherer cult and if one God is real then they all must be real, so where's Odin when you need him. If there is a God, then it'd have to be infused throughout the Universe and we'd therefore have to be part of that God, a universal consciousness if you like. Dinner time, I'm having spherical pancakes.
Https://ericdubay.wordpress.com/2018/07/08/200-proofs-earth-is-not-a-spinning-ball-english/
https://bobwinds.com
How Time Zones Hide the Flat Earth by Hervé Riboni
https://youtu.be/lMhheDWThxE
Fleccy, you seem as easily fooled by a Melon (ref your QBT video) as those sheeple so easily fooled by an Apple ;-)
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