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1481  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: El Salvador has become the first country to make #Bitcoin legal tender! 🇸🇻 on: April 30, 2023, 08:05:18 PM
They cannot go that far, or else they would risk ruining their economy, there isn't any country without a fiat currency, and even though i don't think any country is going to do that, but it surely cannot be a 'poor' country like El Salvador. The only thing i am sure of about El Salvador is that BTC is a legal tender in the country and it has helped to attract BTC tourists and enthusiasts, as for their BTC buys, i am not too sure about that because we can only rely on Tweets of their president on it.

Why would that "ruin their economy"? Is it because not many people in the region know how to use Bitcoin? There are plenty of merchants and/or businesses accepting BTC as payment method, so I don't think there will be a problem ditching the USD in favor of BTC. The Government of El Salvador can provide the necessary education to help spur Bitcoin adoption within the region. If you mean that the IMF and world governments (especially the US) will oppose such a decision, then yes, they will do it without a doubt. But El Salvador is a sovereign country, so it can do whatever it wants.

It's only been almost 2 years since BTC was made legal tender in El Salvador, anyways. Time will tell us whenever the experiment will fail or become a huge success that will make other countries envious. Just my opinion Smiley
1482  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Do you feel bad while paying with BTC? on: April 30, 2023, 08:00:56 PM
Fiat currencies are highly subject to inflation, so with time your savings to depreciate, this is a losing strategy, and in the case of bitcoin, the opposite is true. Whoever is able to understand this now will have a good advantage in the future.

The deflationary nature of Bitcoin makes it more suitable as a store of value than a real currency for the payment of goods and/or services. That is if you still measure Bitcoin's value in Fiat terms. But if you use BTC regardless of market prices, then it wouldn't matter. I really hope the day comes when BTC is used as the world's standard unit of account (not Fiat). Only then, "hyperbitcoinization" will become a reality.

Unfortunately, that won't be the case in the future since most people consider Bitcoin as an investment (not a currency). I'm fine with that as long as Bitcoin does the job it's supposed to (bringing banking to the unbanked and true financial freedom). With CBDCs right around the corner, we should expect BTC to grow bigger in the future. Maybe it will live alongside Fiat currencies for generations? Just my thoughts Grin
1483  Economy / Services / Re: [Crypto.Games] ★ Signature Campaign ★ Hero - Legendary[Full] ★ on: April 30, 2023, 07:57:44 PM
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1484  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Do you feel bad while paying with BTC? on: April 27, 2023, 04:55:50 PM
When it comes to volatility, for those who see bitcoin as a currency, a means of payment, bitcoin volatility is a big problem that needs to be resolved. But for investors, volatility is a boon because it will give them profits, if it goes away, we will also lose some users. I am an investor, but I also believe bitcoin will become more stable over time, and we could also see bitcoin returns getting smaller and smaller compared to previous years. It's actually getting bigger and more stable.

If bitcoin can stabilize, it is almost certain that it will become an alternative to fiat in some countries.

I don't think Bitcoin will ever "stabilize", especially when the world is still tied to the "Fiat Standard". Everything is valued in Fiat currencies these days. For volatility to stop, Bitcoin needs to replace Fiat as the standard unit of account. In other words, this means valuing things in BTC terms (not Fiat). But that can never be achieved when most people consider Bitcoin as a long-term investment instead of a currency. You're free to use Bitcoin the way you want to, thanks to the way it was designed (decentralized and censorship-resistant).

With real use cases growing by the day, it should only be a matter of time before the cryptocurrency becomes a "force to reckon with". Maybe we'll see more merchants and businesses accepting it as payment method in the future? Just my thoughts Grin
1485  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Is it worth staking stablecoins? on: April 27, 2023, 04:45:04 PM
If your intention is to enroll it into their earn feature, you gotta take the risk but I wouldn't say that it's the safest place to store your stable coins.

Staking into exchanges has its risk and that's why we always say that don't store your cryptos in exchanges. While there are options that's giving you the choice to generate your private keys in wallets.

It's better to stake in there than to exchanges that gives no private keys to your holdings. There are desktop wallets that also allows that and that's safer IMO.

The biggest downside of staking through decentralized platforms are paying high TX fees. Hence, centralized staking services are much more convenient for those who "don't want to break the bank". Depending on your needs, would be the type of platform to use for staking stablecoins. One thing for sure is that stake rates on stablecoin deposits are not as attractive as those offered by native PoS coins. You'd earn a lot more money staking traditional PoS coins than just staking stablecoins. Yet, this comes at a high risk since PoS coins are often volatile at times.

I'd diversify my investment between stablecoins and PoS coins to help minimize as much risks of loss as possible. Who knows if acting early will lead you towards untold riches in the future? Just my opinion Smiley
1486  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: ETH gas fees are a joke. on: April 27, 2023, 04:30:11 PM
There is no other way if you have ERC20 network type assets, I think gass $3 is very standard compared to last few months which can touch $15 per transaction on ERC20 network.
the cheap one at this time is definitely the BEP20 network

Some operations on the ETH blockchain consume more gas than others. For instance, sending an ERC-20 token costs less than swapping tokens at Uniswap exchange. It all depends on the complexity of the smart contract or token itself. If you want to know an estimate of how much you'll be paying in ETH gas fees, I'd suggest you take a look at Etherscan's Gas Tracker.

I wouldn't use the recommended fee set by Metamask, as sometimes you end up paying more than what the network is currently asking. Setting fees manually would be your best bet to save as much money as possible. There's nothing we can do about this other than wait until fees decline, use a L2 scaling solution, or switch to an alternative Blockchain network such as BNB or Polygon. Let's hope ETH scales soon, so it could become much more accessible to the "average Joe". Just my thoughts Grin
1487  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Speculation (Altcoins) / Re: Will Tether crash to $0? on: April 27, 2023, 04:25:42 PM
Tether is centralized and pegged to the US dollars which give it some level of credibility,  but the assurance is not there that it can be impossible to crashed to zero then also we can have some rare situations that can force the price to crash below recovery and one of such situation is were there is a back in tether network, this could impact its price beyond recovery level and also if the big bag holders decide to walk away pulling an exit one on the remaining tether communities.

Or a government policy could also force its price to fall below that recovery benchmark mark, so even though it seems impossible for the tether to crash to zero, it is also important we are aware of thepossibility for that happen also.

What's surprising is that in the midst of the banking crisis, Tether managed to retain its peg against the US Dollar. Other well-known stablecoins collapsed (mainly USDC and DAI) for a short period of time because of this. Either Tether is being heavily-manipulated on the market, or there's something else going on. With the issuing company (Bitfinex) adding new units of USDT to the supply, I'd take this stablecoin with a grain of salt.

You can never trust something that's isn't officially backed by the government (with the exception of Bitcoin and some other decentralized coins). If stablecoins are banned by the US government, you can say goodbye to your money for good. Who knows how long will USDT last? Just my opinion Smiley
1488  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: why people are always interested in altcoins on: April 27, 2023, 04:20:50 PM
There is no rocket science involved in it, as people are mostly interested in Altcoins because they are comparatively cheaper than Bitcoin and have a higher chance of return on investment. However, not all Altcoins perform well, only a few of them give good returns. To make a profitable investment, one needs to analyze and choose good coins carefully. Otherwise, Bitcoin is the safest option if we talk about the safest coin.

Besides being cheaper than Bitcoin, altcoins bring new features not found on the original BTC blockchain itself. People want to try out new and exciting things, so they choose altcoins as their "playground". Scammers know how much people love altcoins, so they deceive them in every way possible to steal a lot of money in return. The vast majority of altcoins are centralized, meaning they're highly-susceptible against external attacks and/or manipulation.

To thread safely, I'd suggest you put a large portion of your investment into BTC, while leaving the rest on a select number of prominent altcoins on the market. Once BTC "explodes" in price, you'll be able to gain some decent profit from your altcoin holdings. Crypto land often behaves in many strange and bizarre ways, so expect the unexpected. Just my thoughts Grin
1489  Economy / Collectibles / Re: [SALE] 1HoDLCLUB x Silk Road 2.1mBTC Fine Silver 999.9 Square ingot on: April 27, 2023, 10:49:31 AM
One (x1) Fine Silver Silk Road Ingot for me, please. Lowest serial number preferred. PM incoming soon. Thanks! Cheesy
1490  Economy / Economics / Re: Saving is Wasting? on: April 26, 2023, 05:08:07 PM
Especially in college, there's student's loans and they need to bring it with them until they graduate and find a job. There have been techniques of saving and saving a portion of 20% of your salary/income is a good practice.

But usually, it goes by 10% and the rest goes to expenses and everything and stuff that you need. Then, any amount or percentage you're able to save is actually a good progress because there are times that it's hard to do it.

Not a bad strategy. But in times like these, it's hard or almost impossible to save money because of ever-rising inflation rates. That's because you'd lose purchasing power with your Fiat in the long run. Banks' interest (savings) rates are pretty low compared against current inflation rates, so you're basically earning nothing in return. Bitcoin and Gold are better options, but they're often unstable at times (especially Bitcoin).

The OP is free to decide what to do with his money in the long run. As long as he doesn't spend more than what he earns, nothing could go wrong. Just my opinion Smiley
1491  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Russia's approval of BTC on: April 26, 2023, 05:01:09 PM
True, Russia has close economic relationships with nations like China and India, and these ties can lessen the effects of sanctions. Additionally, Russia has considerable negotiating power in the face of impending sanctions thanks to its capacity to export gas and oil to Western nations.

If Russia has a stable source of income, then it will have no need to adopt BTC as an alternative to the Ruble. The pioneer cryptocurrency will stay "banned" unless Russia is in a "tight situation" where it has no ways to fund its operations in the long run. There's no need to worry about this, as long as there are other countries supporting the cryptocurrency. Russian people would have no choice but to recur to P2P exchanges and DEXs to get access to the world of crypto/Blockchain tech. Bitcoin is already decentralized and censorship-resistant, so it's possible to access it through other means without bringing unwanted attention.

The world is changing at a fast pace, thus we should expect the unexpected in the future. Who knows if someday the Russian government changes its mind and gives the "green light" for Bitcoin use within the country? Just my thoughts Grin
1492  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: El Salvador has become the first country to make #Bitcoin legal tender! 🇸🇻 on: April 26, 2023, 04:53:57 PM
I also think that a huge positive effect of such a bold move by President Naib Bukele as the legalization of payments BTC throughout the country is the fact that he himself and some of his government members really felt some financial freedom within their country.  

It seems to me, or rather, I am sure that such a young and very active president of this country is a model for other countries in this region, and indeed for many countries around the world.  I also think that such a step as the adoption of bitcoin as a means of payment showed the whole world that El Salvador is a country of young, active and active people, unlike countries like Great Britain or Norway, where everything is completely dreary and everything has somehow grown old Sad.  

For some reason, I imagine Salvadorans as such constantly laughing and having fun young students and students who are used to paying for coffee at Starbucks using LN on their Chivo wallet.   Smiley
It seems that it is Bukele who paves the right path to the future for them and all of us.  Or in any case, he found an interesting and promising way for the development of his country.  
I wonder if any of the residents of El Salvador, students or just people who know bitcoin read this topic?  It will be great!  if such people write something here so that we all would have reliable and up-to-date information from El Salvador.

El Salvador's success will largely depend on Nayib Bukele's ability to steer the country in the right direction. So far, he's been doing quite well by adopting a deflationary cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin to help boost the nation's economy. But if he's replaced by another contender, then everything achieved so far would be nothing but lost. It's only been around 2 years since BTC was made legal tender in the country. Let's see what will happen in the long run.

Maybe El Salvador will go as far as "ditching" the US Dollar completely and rely only on BTC as its national currency in the future? Exciting times await for El Salvador as BTC is set to reach a new ATH soon. If it turns out to be a huge success, other Latin-American countries will copy El Salvador's footsteps. The future is widely unpredictable, so expect the unexpected. Just my opinion Smiley
1493  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Will crypto banks replace traditional banks soon on: April 26, 2023, 04:46:51 PM
I think that with the introduction of CBDC many banks will disappear, only large state banks will be left to regulate all citizens money, as is already practiced in China. If cryptocurrencies prevent this, governments will try to ban it, as China has tried to do again many times. So yes, banks will never go anywhere.

CBDCs will only make banks bigger and stronger than ever. That's because the new digital cash system will give such financial institutions the ability to easily manipulate the supply, restrict people from accessing their funds, among many other things. CBDCs will eliminate privacy on Fiat currencies for good, as every transaction will be visible by both banks and governments through a digital ledger only they can control. Existing banks may offer crypto services to their customers, but that doesn't mean crypto has won in its battle against Fiat. The former (crypto) will always remain an alternative to the traditional banking system because of its decentralized and censorship-resistant nature.

Governments don't like something that's outside of their reach, anyways. They're only "adopting" crypto/Blockchain tech because of the taxation benefits. Who cares anyways? As long as crypto does the job its supposed to, there should be nothing to worry about. Just my thoughts Grin
1494  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: ETH gas fees are a joke. on: April 26, 2023, 04:41:41 PM
You don't have to think about that because on-chain data shows it all for us.

Since 2018, Bitcoin network has never gave us costly experience when we have to broadcast our transactions with fee rates like 50 sat/vbyte or 100 sat/vbyte to get a first confirmation within 30 minutes to 1 hour. It has never come back in the last couple of years even with Bitcoin Ordinal recent months.

https://jochen-hoenicke.de/queue/#BTC%20(default%20mempool),all,weight

Ethereum did not resolve its expensive transaction fee since 2018. Last 24 hours, average transaction fee is nearly $10. https://blockchair.com/ethereum

Full chart https://blockchair.com/ethereum/charts/average-transaction-fee-usd

It becomes cheaper than in the past years but is still very expensive for non-whale users.

That's because Bitcoin developers have implemented a series of network upgrades targeting scalability. SegWit and Taproot upgrades have made fees cheaper on the BTC blockchain over time. On the other hand, Ethereum hasn't dealt with scaling issues at a deeper level because developers have been hyping the PoS upgrade too much. Until Sharding comes in, ETH gas fees will continue to rise like there's no tomorrow.

Let's see how serious ETH developers are when it comes to making the Blockchain cheaper and accessible to all. I really hope they're not "stalling" people with the PoS upgrade, instead of focusing on what matters most (which is scaling the main Blockchain itself). L2 scaling solutions are good, but not all dApps use them. On-chain transactions is what every cryptocurrency is all about.

Fortunately, ETH gas fees won't stay high forever. With due time, ETH will be able to live the "glory days" as a cheap and fast Blockchain for "De-Fi". Who knows if lower fees will lead towards higher market prices for ETH in the long run? Just my thoughts Grin
1495  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: XLM - yes or no? on: April 26, 2023, 02:58:43 AM
I think XLM could be a good choice for DCA while prices are low, as it has shown some potential for growth in the past. However, I would caution against making investment decisions based solely on YouTube hype and speculation about XRP's ongoing case.

If I saw, XLM's performance in the last bull run, it's important to consider that cryptocurrency prices are highly volatile and subject to many factors beyond just the performance of a single coin. Then, XLM's close ties to XRP may have contributed to its decline in the past, but this doesn't necessarily mean it will continue to be negatively impacted in the future.

In terms of whether XLM will do well if XRP wins their case, it's hard to say for sure. While some people may be bullish on XLM in this scenario, there are many other factors that could impact its price as well.

XLM is similar to XRP, but that doesn't mean it will have the same success in the long run. Everything will depend on what real use cases XLM will be able to provide to the mainstream world. The same can be said to XRP. What I like about Stellar (XLM) the most is that it's decentralized. Not like XRP which is heavily manipulated by Ripple, Inc. Fair distribution of XLM in the past through airdrop programs, have made the cryptocurrency much more equitable than XRP itself.

Demand for XLM is low, especially when all of the attention is in smart contract platforms such as ETH, BNB, ADA, and MATIC. If Stellar had smart contract capabilities (dApps), it would be in a better place on the market by now. The code is open source, anyways. So if Stellar (XLM) fails, anyone can easily build a new project using the same code to add better features, among other things. Who knows how long will the cryptocurrency last? Just my thoughts Grin
1496  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Altcoins dead? on: April 26, 2023, 02:46:22 AM
Thousands of projects have been started in the past few years, and some of them need this time in this cycle to be forgotten. Meanwhile, new projects, ecosystems emerge and they develop and look for users. There are good opportunities in these times of the market. Altcoins are currently 90% down most of them, I still think some of them are cheap.

People just move on to the next big thing in crypto. As I've said before, the trend will never die as long as there's money to be made. Existing altcoins will be replaced by new ones if they're unable to deliver real use cases to the world. The only coin that will truly last is Bitcoin because it's the "Father of Crypto/Blockchain tech". Altcoins are more volatile than BTC due to the small liquidity/capital influx of the crypto market. They can go high or go low in an instant.

If you know how to make your trades right, then altcoins are for you. Otherwise, I'd suggest you "stick" with Bitcoin for a while. Who knows what would be the next altcoin to get the attention of mainstream investors and traders alike? Just my opinion Smiley
1497  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: The market will come back bigger again on: April 26, 2023, 02:41:43 AM
I absolutely believe that. If I didn't believe that, I wouldn't be here. The market will grow more one day. However, in times of fluctuations, I want to make opportunity purchases and capture the potential maximum profit. Of course, I know that I can't do it exactly, but even the possibility of experiencing it gives me pleasure. I will continue to fight to be in the right place at the right time, and in the meantime, my faith in Bitcoin and this market will never wane. I wish everyone good luck.

There's never a time when market prices keep going down without showing signs of recovery. As it's said in the real world, "what goes around, comes around". Cryptocurrencies are facing their worst period yet, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Terra/LUNA implosion, the Russo-Ukraine war, the FTX collapse, and increasing regulatory pressure. But that doesn't mean it's the end of the world. It's rather an opportunity to buy prominent cryptocurrencies at a huge discount.

Once the dust settles, BTC and altcoins would no longer reach such low market prices ever again. By acting fast, you can help secure your wealth in the future. Who knows if after the BTC halving of '24, everything will get better? Just my thoughts Grin
1498  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: ETH gas fees are a joke. on: April 26, 2023, 02:35:10 AM
not surprised by that. I think many people feel the same way, I've even made transactions with higher fees than that. After all, it's a thing that needs to be done, so like it or not, we have to pay that fee to make a transaction. The only way to make cheap transactions is to always check the gas fee. If at that time the gas is cheap, then make a transaction, that way you might get a cheaper fee.

I think ETH gas fees are a lot more expensive than on-chain TX fees on the BTC blockchain. Being a "multi-purpose" Blockchain does come with a certain number of drawbacks. There's less security, higher fees, and degraded performance. Only L2 scaling solutions and Sharding will solve the "high gas fee" problem. Most people don't like to wait until on-chain fees decline, so L2 would be the most ideal solution for those in a hurry.

While there's also the option of using an alternative chain such as BNB or MATIC, I wouldn't recommend them since they're not as "battle-tested" as ETH is. The OP is free to decide the path to take. Gas fees won't stay high forever, so don't expect ETH to die anytime soon. Just my opinion Smiley
1499  Economy / Exchanges / Re: Coinbase vs SEC on: April 26, 2023, 02:31:59 AM
@Abiky. There was a case when the SEC sued someone but the judge made a decision that ruled against the SEC, citing that there was no clear regulatory structure to use as guidelines for the projects in the cryptospace. I have posted about it, however, it did not have the attention of the readers. I will find it and share it later.

In any case, news update. Coinbase sues the SEC heheheheheh.



Coinbase is suing the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The lawsuit follows on a petition for a rulemaking that the company filed with the SEC last summer, requesting the commission draft and approve a rule specific to digital assets. The lawsuit aims to force the agency to provide a yes or no to Coinbase's ask.

Since that request by Coinbase, the SEC has reopened custody and exchange rules to explicitly say that they apply to digital assets, but has not engaged in drafting a rule specific to digital assets.


Source https://www.theblock.co/post/228047/coinbase-sues-the-sec-for-answer-on-rule-specific-to-digital-assets

It's nice to see Coinbase step up to the game by suing the SEC. We can consider it the "Knight of Crypto/Blockchain tech" if it wins the case. This is only a battle that's just getting started. I'm glad to see there are some US politicians in favor of crypto. They're now holding SEC chairman Gary Gensler accountable for this actions.

With increasing pressure against the SEC, it's likely the crypto industry will emerge victorious in the long run. The US needs crypto now more than ever, especially when its enemies are embracing it for their own benefit. If the US rejects the revolution, it'll be left behind in the dust. Maybe someday the US will go as far as backing the US Dollar with Bitcoin? Just my thoughts Grin
1500  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Best Ethereum Staking Platform on: April 25, 2023, 02:25:13 AM
Guys, if you are currently staking ETH or have made comprehensive research as to which platform is the best all in all in ETH staking, please share your experience. Share numbers as well like the APY, the fees, etc.

Please share your experience regardless of where you're staking, whether it is on a centralized platform or on a liquid or non-liquid staking pool.

Currently, it appears as if Lido and Nexo are two of the largest, at least as far as liquid pools are concerned.

Also share the security considerations that you also took into account in your decision. Or is ETH staking using third party worth it?

I wouldn't recommend staking with a third-party, especially when there have been issues with exchanges in the past. FTX collapsed last year, leaving many empty-handed in an instant. Imagine if this happened to an exchange providing staking services (such as Coinbase and Binance). It would be complete disaster! Thus, it's best to hold custody of your ETH by staking in the most decentralized way possible.

Many people can't afford 32 ETH to stake on their own, so your best bet would be to stake on a decentralized staking platform such as Lido.Fi or Rocket Pool. I cannot say which is the best, since each has its own advantages/disadvantages. As long as you don't put all of your life savings into ETH, you should have nothing to worry about. Just my thoughts Grin
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