45 please if available, if not a random open number. Thanks! -tread93

My dad recently told me he finally got a ledger but not from where I told him to get it from 😅. After speaking with him about the current conditions in the market that he is well aware of I explained to him that even with a major retailer like Best Buy it’s not wise to take ANY chances. He’s returning it and ordering directly from the manufacturer Ledger in Paris now. Can anyone else please confirm my hesitation with the Best Buy purchase? At this point, it’s not worth betting on even a major retailer as we all know they can fail immensely, just like any company could. But who knows, how can you trust anyone? How can ledger not even be questioned? They have in the past but have continued to be one of the best cold storage hardware wallets. Recently the old micro 5 bit Nano S option isn’t even available on their site anymore. He also went with the bluetooth ledger one, which I also told him was much less secure. But it appears that they changed them all. Can someone tell me what is the currently the ledger wallet that is most secure? If not Ledger then what is the best cold storage wallet in your opinion & what facts do you have to back that up?

Hope everyone is doing great! Looking forward to seeing your response. Have a nice night.

Cheers,

TREAD

90 please   -tread

Congrats Todamont! Please PM me and provide if you will require escrow or if you’re okay with me sending directly to you and I will provide the total amount + shipping, and Bitcoin payout address

Hey guys!

I was just looking through some of my merits when I noticed someone merited my old thread from over a year and a half ago about my first encounter with bitcoin:  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5334929.0

Looking back at this day all I can do is smile, and think of how great my life is. This life isn't about having unlimited money, this life is about the relationships that you make and the life that you create for yourself through those bonds. Everything you try to accomplish, it all means nothing if you don't have love to give and receive from the people you really hold dear that want to see you succeed and love you through it all.

I think the best part of my life right now is the struggle and hustle. Things aren't exactly easy right now, but that is what keeps me going. The drive and yearn to get more out of life, to create better conditions for my family and myself. Shoot even hustling to stack as many SATs as I can while the getting is good, I am just so thankful. Find Joy in the getting! If you've already got it, but are still missing something than I would recommend finding God, because that in the end is who will fill any void that you have. Just IMO and beliefs.

There is a part in the bible in James 1:2-4: Trials and Temptations
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

I love this verse. As it relates to Bitcoin right now I think that this industry is recovering from a huge earthquake of FTX and FUD. Consider it pure JOY!!!! These events only make bitcoin stronger, and we become more resilient and more legitimized as a result, soon to be not lacking in anything.

There is really no rhyme or reason for this post, just really more of a meditation I've been having this afternoon after a delicious sushi boat and a good Japanese beer =D

We are blessed! Be thankful, and make sure you thank God, especially for Bitcoin ;P

Cheers,

TREAD

Bitcointalk Profile Link: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1978664
Current amount of posts (including this one): 237
SegWit (preferably bech32) BTC Address for Payouts: bc1qwzauyzmvw83ghmm9z26qj6uc024fulkvkfwwxq
EARNED merit in the last 120 days: 78

Dang, just missed putting my application in! Congrats to all the folks who got new positions! Maybe one day I can get in here haha

Any available number please - tread93

Current High Bid

Updated once more starting bit is now 0.01 BTC!

Starting bid has been updated to .004 equivalent of $65 USD so about $1 and change per card

Thanks for the input! I lowered the starting bit to .0013 BTC. I would also consider an outright trade for a 1k BTCC chip If nobody bites on this i'm just going to post up for trade or fixed sale price like you suggested!

Number 22 plz thanks man! -tread

Number 45 please or whatever is available. Thanks!! -tread93

Good Afternoon Folks,

I hope all is well. With all that has been going on w/ the FTX SBF business it gives me peace of mind knowing that my coins aren't on any exchange. Its a shame for all the people that lost all of their money, they learned a very valuable lesson. Having the peace of mind of running your own full node would certainly be the best case scenario for any Bitcoiner I would think.

With that said, I know this is probably a question that has been answered many times but what is required to effectively run a full node of your own? What kind of equipment & knowledge does one need to have and how much would this investment cost? Are there other benefits you get from doing this other than holding the keys to your coins?

I know that these questions are probably all very newbish questions but I do not currently run a full node. I am genuinely interested on what it would take to do so & would love some expert advice in this space. I'm looking forward to seeing your responses, thank you in advance!

Cheers,

-TREAD

I'll take number 70, thanks! -TREAD

Hey Frank, Great idea! If anyone backs out or you change the mintage number I am definitely interested. -tread

22 please, thanks!

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