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They used to have authority everywhere they want it, unless you you have more ships (with matching performance) there.
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This is very sad, they should have stricter regulations to monitor and stop this that it may not happen again in the future. These things could have been already prevented had the governments stepped up their monitoring effort.
Yes, these boats/ships should be intercepted, return ppl on board to their country and then bring the empty ship to the next scrapyard. Even if the boats make it to shore, people should be returned to their country. That will act as a deterrent. That's right. It's just easier to catch them in one go while on board, then chasing them in Sicily or between the Laconian mountains in Greece. However in the second case we could say something like "This is Sparta!", and indeed that would be literally Sparta  . |
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Good idea. A successful audit would greatly improve the credibility of an exchange. ...and we will always have some smaller, more shady exchanges for our pump and dumps . |
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Why a transaction processing system would replace money? IMO bitcoin is too volatile and transactions are slow for a fiat replacement.
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Taxpayer's money in work :/. To be honest I wouldn't oppose some plundering raids to such countries if we all can get a fair share in exchange for our crowdfunding efforts (aka taxes) from the loot, but in this case there are no loot, no plundering just destruction and hefty bills. I don't see the point why we went there.
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For me it's still a profitable honeypot so I'm happy to go even deeper . |
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Ooops! Almost missed this thread. Let's see how this going to pan out . |
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This news was reported on national TV in my country, so this is not just another stupid joke.
In fact, Liberland is my neighboring country and because there is no final agreement on borders, this territory does not belong to anyone.
So, I think that this kind of news show the desire of people to get rid of the constraints of classical State and Government and live in freedom, which is not bad tendency.
Not bad indeed, but the question is how the state will react? |
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Bitcoin itself can't be centralized, I agree. But the services on top of it very easily can. We can see it with the largest wallet providers growing even bigger. We can see it with mining becoming centralized. While the ledger will always remain decentralized, I can't help but see human nature wanting other things to centralize. And I wonder why that is...
Anyone can make a competing service, so a big company isn't really an issue. They can ask you politely to use their services, but they can't force you. Mining also isn't really centralized, there are several farms everywhere across the world and they can point their hashes wherever and whenever they want. If a pool getting annoying they can switch to an other pool in matter of minutes or they can make their own pool. |
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OP is actually right. If these 'coins' cared about innovation they wouldn't call themselves Bitcoin 2.0 as that is marketing scheme. There is no Bitcoin 1.0; how can you then create a Bitcoin 2.0?
As far as I know there are even no plans for Bitcoin 1.0 yet. These altcoins are like parasites, they have been leeching off of Bitcoin for years. Sure, there might be a good one or two. Maybe 1 in 100 scamcoins that are created.
The thing is there is no need for all of them. I think that Bitcoin will succeed and will have 2-3 "partner-coins" that will also have a decent market cap.
I agree "Bitcoin 2.0" is a marketing BS, also agree on the parasitic nature of many (most) altcoins, but those alts in OP's list are actually the good pieces with the most innovation. |
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Until the core network is decentralized a few quasi monopolies in certain service areas are doesn't really means centralization.
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I am not sure whether Putin is interested in recognizing these territories. Probably he wants Donbass to stay in Ukraine. He might not be willing to fund the pension payments to 7 million additional people, especially during this difficult economic situation.
Probably that was the original intention but the growing rift between the Donbass and Kiev not going to leave too much choice for them. It's difficult to imagine the rebels and Porky's lot together in the same country. I'm afraid this going to be a "dollar auction" game again like the Balkan wars, where everybody pouring more resources into the conflict, in the end not really for the gains but only for minimizing the losses. |
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It was a question, not a claim, but if it makes you feel better that I'm somehow "wrong" then that's OK too.
How well is Hungary recovering after the years of Soviet plundering? Are they doing extremely well, like Poland for instance, which is secretly kind-of booming with all the capitalism and EU funds, or are they struggling because they're stuck in the past?
As we got a new wave of plunderers, in this case from the west and the south east, plus we have our own gangster/politician elite from the same stock as Porky and Rats not very well, indeed. BTW if Poland turned turned to the land of honey and milk, could you explain me please why most of my neighbours and friends here in the UK are poles ? ...and why they are telling more or less the opposite of what you said? (FYI the Czech Republic or Slovenia would be a better example for a more successful transition.) |
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giving out an optimistic number might entice investors, but giving out an outrageous number would turn people away because they think you're not being genuine and trustworthy.
Serious investors used to do their own research before jumping into something new, so this greatly exaggerated number must be something for entice Average Joe. You are right on the outrageous number, such statements are only good for questioning the bloke's credibility or competence. |
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Another Russian who is as honest as Putin's face?
Wrong again. But we got used to that . BTW I'm Hungarian. |
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Well, according to the common central European country-lore ukrainian males are gangsters or smugglers and their women are prostitutes (see "Natasha trade"). Certainly this is a quite rough exaggeration but certainly true for their politicians (at least the gangster part), and they are doing their best to strengthen this image.
As far as I know not this is the first time when the US supporting mass murderers, dictators and war criminals.
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Chargebacks are proven to be important features for scammers on Paypal. Such a function in bitcoin would make things worse than today.
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Probably that 12 millions is more about propaganda and raising awareness than real numbers. ...or that Xapo guy simply don't know what he talking about . |
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I'm not sure if addresses are providing the correct number. E.g. I have a few cold wallets for long term storage and a couple of "hot wallets" for everyday use. So I'm using nearly a dozen of different wallets.
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How would they tax on stuff bought and sold with it? what kind of stuff? what is the required price where you start getting taxed?
if they buy a smartphone they will get taxed or what?
This is for businesses. Stuff means everything what companies used to sell. |
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