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141  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Why you should only hold Bitcoin on: May 05, 2024, 04:23:44 AM
According to CoinGecko, there are over 2.5 million cryptocurrencies (read more here: https://www.coingecko.com/research/publications/how-many-cryptocurrencies-are-there).
You can read more information for

How many cryptocurrencies failed, dead?
How many Bitcoin forks are dead?

Then you will see more risk from altcoins (Bitcoin forks are altcoins too) and make your investment decisions more carefully and have more fear about altcoins, then avoid altcoins for your portfolio in long term.

Dead Coins: Over 50% of Cryptocurrencies Have Failed
How many Bitcoin forks are there?

Over 50% is huge turnover, people are always wanting to make a buck. Some people also have the knack for it, its harder to trade the shitcoins and make a profit, but people do it every day. You just have to know how to do it correctly, I for one do not unfortunately. I wish I knew how to do it tho, i'm still searching and researching how to achieve this correctly. There are over 100+ ways to skin a cat! The same applies here.
142  Economy / Collectibles / Re: Caribbean Treasures New Website! on: May 05, 2024, 04:18:03 AM
This is fantastic, great work on the website! I think your coins are great and its impressive that you're already working with Stacks auctions , PCGS & ICG to have all your work put out there. I can see your releases really taking off as the adoption of this hobby & interest in the physical bitcoin space continues to become more known. I will definitely be taking a look at all of your work, not every artist takes their time to catalog and show examples of it so kudos to you for doing that! Can't wait to see the new stuff you put out there as time goes on. Keep it up
143  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: The reason why you shouldn't force someone to invest in bitcoin. on: May 05, 2024, 04:10:58 AM
The reason why you shouldn't force someone to invest in bitcoin?
Did you think is good to force someone to invest in bitcoin?
What is the disadvantage of forcing someone to invest in bitcoin?
Did you really think the person is ready to bare the risk that is involve?

What are your opinions towards this particular topic?

Its not good to force anyone to do anything, period. Unless it is right to do so, or to be made right by doing so. Otherwise this will usually be like shooting yourself in the foot because that person would resent them if the investment was to go south. For this particular example I would say that the investment being BTC is definitely not going south, so I would definitely place that bet. In general though I think what is most important is that it would resonate with that person & that they would understand bitcoin and realize that it is a great investment. If you have to force something on someone then its a complete waste of time, people will do what they want to do.
144  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Edward Snowden Final Warning for Bitcoin on: May 05, 2024, 04:06:55 AM

https://twitter.com/Snowden/status/1786170805728039127

Edwards Snowden just made a tweet with final warning for everyone that privacy for Bitcoin is needed on protocol level.
I tend to agree with him on this and I really don't understand why nothing has been done regarding that for years, unless this was done intentional.
Funny comment was made by Jameson that we might take another ten years to do this  Tongue
The clock is ticking...



I wonder exactly what he means by "the clock is ticking" maybe he is pointing at the inevitability of a CBDC becoming the ultimate medium of exchange in the future in every country? Something like that? I'm not sure what else he would be speaking to, but I would certainly agree that this needs to be implemented. Privacy is key, why else would USD say "this is legal tender for all debts public and private" If cash now is anonymous in physical form then BTC should also be anonymous at the digital level if it will ever be the primary "medium of exchange" or world reserve currency used by the entire globe.
145  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Online casino gambling is more of profit chasers while land base is more of fun on: May 05, 2024, 04:01:28 AM
What is your opinion towards my research that online casino gambling has more of possesed players who stakes to make profits while the land base gambling is more of players who stakes for funs?
Research? What research exactly? Where did you conduct this research and how did you arrive at this result and conclusion?

Sorry to say but your post is like a half baked cake, there is no need starting a thread when you know you are too lazy to explain in details, what you are talking about.
When you run a research, there should be some data to that should prove that you did, and from such data, we can learn how the research was conducted, where it was conducted and how the final result and conclusion was reached and made.

Aside from the above, I would say that, there is no place where we don't have profit chasers and as well, fun seekers, look to online casinos, you will find fun seekers there, as well as profit chasers.
Look to offline casinos, you will also find fun seekers there, as well as profit chasers as well.
I don't think you did any research, this is possibly an idea you came up with, and while writing the op, you decide to tag it a research, don't mislead users next time.

I was going to ask the same question LOL, where did you get your facts from? I would love to see how and so would everyone how you came to this conclusion. I think mainly the OP was going for his opinion on this, pretty much from personal observation. And thats okay but label it as such if that is the case. I would definitely say that the online casino players probably take a much more calculated and strategic approach, I would also venture to say that some sophisticated "hackers" or computer savvy in the art form of coding probably find loop holes in online casinos with AI Bots etc to out smart their algos but that is just my hypothesis. It surely is an interesting one tho isn't it. Does anyone know of any hardcore examples of what I just said? ? I am going to look because now I have intrigued myself haha.

You are talking about how online casinos are scam of millions, we will also want some evidence to backup your statement, lol. There are means to go about that, even the casinos can still bankrupt themselves. I have seen similar case  in a third party crypto exchange were under investigation it was discovered to be inner job. So in essence we should always provide fact to backup our statements just not to mislead anyone.

Okay, good call one simple google search and here it is, an article on the very subject from Sept 2023: https://www.afr.com/technology/more-than-60m-stolen-from-young-rich-lister-s-crypto-casino-20230905-p5e22q#:~:text=3%20million%20(%2464.1%20million,million%20of%20%E2%80%9Csuspicious%20transactions%E2%80%9D.

Quote from the article: "Founded in 2017 with his business partner, American Bijan Tehrani, the business has become one of the world’s largest online casinos. The firm shot to prominence with celebrity partnerships with the likes of rapper Drake and soccer star Sergio Aguero. Earlier this year, it signed a deal to sponsor Formula 1 team Alfa Romeo and, last year, became a major partner of English Premier League club Everton."

These crypto casinos are easy targets for cyber criminals, and that is why I said I would venture to say, I didn't even need to really cite a reference because it should be assumed that a crypto casino that is only doing business online would be a target for a cyber attack. The article goes on to say:

"“Essentially, as a newer industry, cryptocurrency exchanges have undergone less regulatory oversight and scrutiny compared to the much larger financial services industry, which has been around a lot longer,” Ms Gonzalez said.

“As a result, crypto exchanges spend less on cybersecurity while still holding significant amounts of liquid assets. This makes them attractive targets for criminals looking at direct theft opportunities.”

Stake.com is far from the only crypto player to fall victim to hackers. According to blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis, $US3.8 billion was stolen from cryptocurrency businesses by hackers last year, including $US775.7 million in October. North Korean cybercrime syndicate Lazarus Group was linked to $US1.7 billion of cryptocurrency stolen by hackers in 2022."

These are "easy pickings" for hackers I would say because they make a great point that these types of online gambling casinos tend to 'spend less on cyber security solutions while holding significant amounts of liquid assets.' mainly because of not as much regulatory scrutiny you would find at a traditional financial firm that has been around for a lot longer.
146  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Online casino gambling is more of profit chasers while land base is more of fun on: May 04, 2024, 03:24:52 AM
What is your opinion towards my research that online casino gambling has more of possesed players who stakes to make profits while the land base gambling is more of players who stakes for funs?
Research? What research exactly? Where did you conduct this research and how did you arrive at this result and conclusion?

Sorry to say but your post is like a half baked cake, there is no need starting a thread when you know you are too lazy to explain in details, what you are talking about.
When you run a research, there should be some data to that should prove that you did, and from such data, we can learn how the research was conducted, where it was conducted and how the final result and conclusion was reached and made.

Aside from the above, I would say that, there is no place where we don't have profit chasers and as well, fun seekers, look to online casinos, you will find fun seekers there, as well as profit chasers.
Look to offline casinos, you will also find fun seekers there, as well as profit chasers as well.
I don't think you did any research, this is possibly an idea you came up with, and while writing the op, you decide to tag it a research, don't mislead users next time.

I was going to ask the same question LOL, where did you get your facts from? I would love to see how and so would everyone how you came to this conclusion. I think mainly the OP was going for his opinion on this, pretty much from personal observation. And thats okay but label it as such if that is the case. I would definitely say that the online casino players probably take a much more calculated and strategic approach, I would also venture to say that some sophisticated "hackers" or computer savvy in the art form of coding probably find loop holes in online casinos with AI Bots etc to out smart their algos but that is just my hypothesis. It surely is an interesting one tho isn't it. Does anyone know of any hardcore examples of what I just said? ? I am going to look because now I have intrigued myself haha.
147  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambler avoiding friends after a big win. on: May 04, 2024, 03:20:37 AM
At one of the local gambling shop I visited during the weekend I happened to listen to a conversation between two bald looking gamblers at the shop talking about one of their gambling colleague who had won a big amount of money amounting to a million in the local currency and due to that win this colleague of theirs' has been avoiding them since e won that money. From their conversation it was obvious that they were a circle of close three friends that gamble together.

After all I finished with my bet headed home and was asking myself what could the colleague act that way avoiding his close friends they all gambling together and just because luck shines on him first he decides to create a distance and class. I couldn't actually annex a good reason why anyone should do that.
Maybe it was strategic, since he won big he wanted to quit gambling. There is a verse in the bible that reads something along the lines ' If your hand causes you to sin cut it off' of course I am paraphrasing here and i'm not exactly sure of the verse at the top of my head but perhaps this friend of their's didn't want to be tempted. I for one respect his decision. Also, those friends of his may get jealous or expect him to give them some money because they are friends and he fell into a small fortune. Who knows, but at the end of the day you show me your friends and i'll show you your future is also a true saying, one you should live by. Truly.
We never knows what is his reason avoids his friends after his winning. Many reasons can makes someone change and avoids or left his friends after he had a big money. One of the reasons is because he doesn't wants his friends comes to him and asks for the money as their part because they are his friends. That one popular reason that happens in many place so someone who had the money will avoids his friends. But there will be other reasons why he did that but he doesn't wants to explain his reasons. Maybe he will tells the reason to other friends or family because they don't related to his friends so they can accept his reason. Maybe his friends will jealous with his winning or else but his friends should accept what his decision and lets him do what he wants with his money.

That is definitely without a doubt the main reason is my suspicion that he doesn't want to have his friends ask him for money. Now the question is to what extent is he ignoring his friends? Did he block his number or get a new number altogether? Maybe he saw this as a chance for a new life, a chance to start over with a clean slate and make a new life with new friends for himself. Regardless of what his decision is and what his reasons where its rightfully his money and his winnings, & his luck! Lucky man he is for sure. Hopefully some of that luck rubs off on us for participating in this discussion ;P
148  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: If we lose in gambling, what do we need to do? on: May 04, 2024, 03:16:27 AM
There is nothing one can do after losing.In gambling,two things are involved which we all know,either you lose or you win,so when you lose,you know that that day wasn't for you,and when you win,you always feel like to win everyday because of the excitement about winning.It is very normal that we are angry when we lose,but there is nothing you as an individual can do about that feeling of losing,you just have to face it,and know that losing is part of gambling,and move on.Afterall, before you ventured into gambling,you knew losing was part of the game.So you have to face it,and try again later.

Nobody goes into gambling without risk. There is always a 50-50 chance, unless of course the odds are more in favor of some other chances in the games you play to gamble. Personally I love to go and hit the roulette table & see what my chances our. So far the odds seem to be more in favor of the reds, or wait was it the blacks? Oh I don't know. Just take your chances, but whatever you do you have to be confident that you will win. This confidence I feel has the ability to change the odds ever in your favor ;P This is not financial advice, gamble at your own risk! Only gamble with funds you're willing to lose. 
149  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: In Your Country Who Gamble More? Young Ones or Elderly Ones on: May 04, 2024, 03:13:17 AM
I have lived in many communities and some States or regions in my country and there are some communities I went and I discovered that women are more productive by going to farm and other daily activities to provide food in the family than men. While the male sons and fathers are busy playing bet with Checkers Game and popular known in my locality "Draft Board Game" and bet on "Whot Card Game". And their.wives would go to farm or fishing to feed the families. Till date those things are common in the places I have visited in the country, mostly the elderly ones who the young once are busy using the casino centers and websites to play their games.

The elderly ones are still busy playing games with the traditional methods so most of us didn't notice that they are gambling but they bet with money and that has become automatically a gambling habit while the younger generation is using the new methods of online and casino Halls. Mostly of this elders would left home early morning to the draft games centers and stay there till evening. Playing games with one another. In most time they use places that sells drinks and smoking things like cigarettes and others. Those places are always busy with elderly people.

Do you see such elderly people in your country? Or is it only in Africa? Is the younger ones play gamble more than the elders?

I would say that in the US you have literally the melting pot of gambling. You will see the legal age limit all the way up to folks in wheel chairs that are too old to even walk. Gambling is like a lifeblood for some folks due to addiction and enjoyment. There is certainly a newer fad going among the younger generations for online gambling and gambling with Bitcoin, something that the older generations surely don't have much knowledge of for the most part, but then again some of the older and sharper chaps and ladys do have the wherewithal to gamble in these settings. 
150  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Jake Paul to Fight Mike Tyson in Live Netflix Boxing Event - July 20 on: May 04, 2024, 03:10:21 AM
My friend invited me to this fight and I was honestly considering it.  For old folks like me, a Mike Tyson fight is pretty much the pinnacle of sporting excellence.  Granted this is a far cry from that, but nostalgia is strong.  Personally though, I'm just as excited to watch this on TV like I used to watch the old Tyson fights back in the day.  I expect Netflix to spare no expense making it an entertaining broadcast as it breaks new ground for them as well.  So while I may not be there (we'll see), it sure seems like this will be an event to remember, or at least I hope it will be.

Ho boy, if you have the chance to see that fight live, don't miss it because we all know this will be the last fight from Mike Tyson and the last opportunity to see him fighting.

I was looking at the ticket price, and it will be from $450 to $3241... i mean, if you are going to watch it from the last row for $450 i would better recommend watching it at home, but if you have the chance to get a nice seat close to the ring, then it totally worth it to be there.

I agree, I mean honestly this might be one of the last rounds for Mike Tyson, and to see him fight Jake Paul would be so epic. Huge names will be at this match. Trump of course, and lots of other famous people, it surely would be a once in a lifetime experience for pretty much anyone. That ticket price range honestly seems reasonable for a fight like that, but then again why not just go to a sports bar with your mates or stream it live in the comfort of your own home and cook your own food and get your own drinks- that also sounds nice too haha. I certainly won't be able to make it but you can bet i'll be tuning in for this one!

Money is not a problem for those who really like to see their idol fight once more. It's Tyson is the main attraction here, not Jake Paul. We all know that this fight is televise under netflix, well, that's for free if we are a subscriber but watching in the arene is just a different kind of feeling, you know if you want to be fully satisfied and you have the means to do that, why not?
actually money is still problem if you are a fan but has not much fund to go watch live in the Ring because its really expensive if you are not living in the country where this will be held .
I am a Tyson fan since college day and seeing Him box up to this year? that is something i don't wanna miss so indeed that I will make sure to pay my netflix so i there is no chance of not watching this greatest event in boxing history .




Agreed money is definitely still a problem for those who do not have the means and netflix is the only option. Even so it is still a chance to witness watching something live and definitely a fight for the history books. I can't believe Tyson's still got it. This man is in peak shape still for his age and that is something to be spoken of, its impressive. Mike Tyson is a pretty wild character, really quite a treat for the fans. And yes, Jake Paul is just a play boy but honestly kids got a future.
151  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Jake Paul to Fight Mike Tyson in Live Netflix Boxing Event - July 20 on: May 03, 2024, 12:34:13 AM
My friend invited me to this fight and I was honestly considering it.  For old folks like me, a Mike Tyson fight is pretty much the pinnacle of sporting excellence.  Granted this is a far cry from that, but nostalgia is strong.  Personally though, I'm just as excited to watch this on TV like I used to watch the old Tyson fights back in the day.  I expect Netflix to spare no expense making it an entertaining broadcast as it breaks new ground for them as well.  So while I may not be there (we'll see), it sure seems like this will be an event to remember, or at least I hope it will be.

Ho boy, if you have the chance to see that fight live, don't miss it because we all know this will be the last fight from Mike Tyson and the last opportunity to see him fighting.

I was looking at the ticket price, and it will be from $450 to $3241... i mean, if you are going to watch it from the last row for $450 i would better recommend watching it at home, but if you have the chance to get a nice seat close to the ring, then it totally worth it to be there.

I agree, I mean honestly this might be one of the last rounds for Mike Tyson, and to see him fight Jake Paul would be so epic. Huge names will be at this match. Trump of course, and lots of other famous people, it surely would be a once in a lifetime experience for pretty much anyone. That ticket price range honestly seems reasonable for a fight like that, but then again why not just go to a sports bar with your mates or stream it live in the comfort of your own home and cook your own food and get your own drinks- that also sounds nice too haha. I certainly won't be able to make it but you can bet i'll be tuning in for this one!
152  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambler avoiding friends after a big win. on: May 03, 2024, 12:30:57 AM
At one of the local gambling shop I visited during the weekend I happened to listen to a conversation between two bald looking gamblers at the shop talking about one of their gambling colleague who had won a big amount of money amounting to a million in the local currency and due to that win this colleague of theirs' has been avoiding them since e won that money. From their conversation it was obvious that they were a circle of close three friends that gamble together.

After all I finished with my bet headed home and was asking myself what could the colleague act that way avoiding his close friends they all gambling together and just because luck shines on him first he decides to create a distance and class. I couldn't actually annex a good reason why anyone should do that.

Maybe it was strategic, since he won big he wanted to quit gambling. There is a verse in the bible that reads something along the lines ' If your hand causes you to sin cut it off' of course I am paraphrasing here and i'm not exactly sure of the verse at the top of my head but perhaps this friend of their's didn't want to be tempted. I for one respect his decision. Also, those friends of his may get jealous or expect him to give them some money because they are friends and he fell into a small fortune. Who knows, but at the end of the day you show me your friends and i'll show you your future is also a true saying, one you should live by. Truly.
153  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Use your winning responsibly on: May 03, 2024, 12:23:38 AM


As you are gambling responsibly, also use the money won responsibly.
I won 328,000 from Sportybet. It was a running game that finished 3 days ago and I decided to use the money wisely. I had a small television in my living room so I bought a Smart TV for 307,000  I am so happy seeing this in my living room.
As you are gambling, make sure to use the money won to do something that you will be proud of and happy about. You can invest some in Bitcoin, buy properties, etc.
Do not use all the money back to gamble, that's not wise.
Just wanted to drop my achievement from gambling responsibly here. Below is the Image of the TV installed




I would definitely have to agree with you. Too many folks get a come up and blow it all on the next round and lose it. If you made out well gambling count your blessings, invest the winnings would be the wisest move you can make. Buying a TV isn't a bad choice, but I definitely would have to agree with you that investing that in Bitcoin or some other alternative investment in some physical cash flowing asset will always be the best and wisest choice.
154  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Claw Machines: a category of gambling? on: May 03, 2024, 12:20:35 AM
Nowadays you can find these claw machines in many stores, restaurants and malls. They are popular among young people, and are always shining captivating colours to the eyes. Most of them reward soft toy or cuddly toy and electronic gadgets, while there are also few versions where you can grab paper money available. You just have to be skilled enough to manage collecting the prize with the claw, dropping it into the collect box right after.

In order to play, you have to risk money from your pocket for a single or few attempts with the claw. In most attempts, however, it's like the prize will slip from the claw or you won't even achieve collecting anything with it, since it's made of a slippy metal.

Do you consider this a category of gambling game? What are the chances on long run? Skills matter, or do you have to be lucky, nevertheless?


 

I suppose that this is definitely a form of gambling considering the example of the cash in the machine- depending on how much money and time is spent there I would say it can surely lead to addictive gambling tendencies. If its just those little kiddie ones for plushies tho that cost a dollar I mean thats more of entertainment/gaming for children but in your example I think it can definitely be considered a niche category of gambling. Now I wonder if any of those types of machines are ever found in casinos?
155  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: cash out or let it ride? on: May 03, 2024, 12:17:55 AM


$1,500 to return nearly $100,000, the Milwaukee Bucks are the last leg, would you cash out for just over 50% of the payout or let it ride? Let me know below. I cannot properly hedge this parlay so I can either cash out or let it ride.



Brother, cash out! There is no guarantee that you will win it all and if you lose that last leg you are SOL. Its better to have one bird in hand rather than 2 in the bush! That is my opinion. There is no losing here. You bet a thousand and are going to rake in nearly 50K that is outstanding. If it were me I would take the money and forget about it, no looking back. This is not financial advice.
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