Recently many people who bought bitcoin years ago find themselves sitting on an untouchable bounty. Those lucky guys who purchased or mined just a few bitcoins at the start of the age of cryptocurrency nowadays can boast about their savings. However, some of them are now in a painful limbo，because they can't remember the complex security passwords needed to get to their bitcoin wallet. Unlike a bank, bitcoin has no central hotline to call for a reset. This is really a bad thing，it's like forgetting a bank account password, but there's no bank to call to reset it. That money is lost forever. That might be a lot of money at today’s exchange rate.

Actyally, this bad thing happened to me last year, and my friend recommend  this website：http://recovermybtc.com/ to me，she said she has retrieved her bitcoin wallet password through it，and I download this software，it really works after I used it，and you need to pay some service fee to them, but it's not high.Somebody who lost their bitcoin password can make a try, good luck.

Has anyone taken a course online on sites like Udemy to learn about bitcoin? I just received a coupon to enroll in a bitcoin course for free. Would it be worth the time?
If anyone has any experience, do share.

I bought a bunch BTC when it was $17000, then bought a bunch when it is $14000...then the price dropped until 2 days ago. I bought a bunch again when it was 6000ish...haha, now the price went up...so, really, when is it a good time to buy? When it dropped for a while and it rose a little bit, then drop again, then buy?

As we all know bitcoin has come long way in the eight or so years its been in existence, but their's still long way to go before the digital currency becomes a widely used method of paying for goods and services.
we should know.
1.what challenges are facing bitcoin?
2. how we can prevent it?
3. how we should face those challenges?

I am hearing a lot of users' complaint about having a problem transferring their BTC, Nowadays I am not selling it because I am "Hodling" it for future. But I am a bit of scared now because all this news about the people's BTC being hacked.

What should I do If My wallet or BTC gets hacked?

Hi guys, I created this topic to enhance the knowledge of those who still beginning in Crypto World.I recently found some articles about this on the internet and I also noticed that no one has ever posted a topic like this so I just came up to this idea to share this information about Bitcoin wallet. I know there are a lot of people who already knows what is Bitcoin wallet and what is its purpose. But there are also some people here who didn't know about these things for sure. I make some research but you can still find information like this in internet on your own if you want, but I will explain it to you here so that you won't need to go to intermet to search certain informations like these.

Contents:
*Basic information about Bitcoin wallet address
*Types of wallets
*Example of bitcoin wallets and its advantage and Disadvantage.
*Download links, links and official website of bitcoin wallets are provided below to avoid phishing sites. They are 100% real.


Lets start with what is Bitcoin wallet.

According to Investopedia Bitcoin wallet is a Software/Hardare where we can be able to store Bitcoins. This is mostly similar to wallet we used for storing money.

Bitcoin wallet consists of
1. Passwords/Private keys- which is needed to access your wallet account. Private keys and Passwords are very important. These keeps our wallets secured. We must always keep it in a safe place and never forget it or else. We will just end up unable to access our wallets.

2. Wallet address - it represents a possible destination for Bitcoin payments and transactions. Bitcoin wallet address is not like Passwords that we need to keep by ourselves. Instead it is the opposite of Passwords where we can share to anyone or to public.  If somebody will send you bitcoins just give them your Bitcoin wallet address. Same as if you want to send some bitcoin. Just ask for their Bitcoin wallet address. You can find Wallet address in your wallets. It consists 26 to 35 alphanumeric characters that start with either "1" or "3".


There are types of Bitcoin wallets,
1. Paper wallet
2. Software wallet
3. Hardware wallet


Hardware wallet - A hardware wallet is a physical electronic device used for storing bitcoins. Some people says Hardware wallets are the best choice because it is secured, reliable and convenient. Hardware wallet is better than Software wallet because it is much easier to store bitcoin and it is more secured, east to backup and less margin for errors but the problem is, Hardware wallets are not free. They are too expensive. Here are some examples of Hardware wallet.

1. Ledger Nano S

Advantages:
*Allows storage of the world’s leading digital currencies.
*Integrates with a multitude of software wallets.
*An OLED display that allows you to double-check each transaction.
*One of the most affordable OLED-based hardware wallets.
*Supports more Cryptocurrencies than Trezor.

Disadvantages:
*Not as reputable as some of the leading hardware wallets, such as TREZOR.
*Not for free.

Buy Ledger Nano S here(official website): https://www.ledgerwallet.com/products/ledger-nano-s?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu8PcrIXi2QIVGKrsCh2yBgX0EAAYAiAAEgLXZPD_BwE

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2. TREZOR

Advantages:
*Security. Limits the ways your Trezor can be accessed and protects it from hacking.
*Multiple currencies. Supports several currencies other than bitcoin and can convert transaction amounts to and from fiat currency.
*Easy-to-use interface. The myTrezor browser plug-in makes it easy complete transactions.

Disadvantages:
*Complicated PIN. It takes time to set up the plug-in, and you must re-enter your PIN using an obscured keypad every time you plug in the Trezor.
*Limited transaction opportunities. Because it’s a hardware wallet, the Trezor must be plugged into a computer to make transactions, unlike mobile or paper wallets that can be used on the go.
*Not for free

Buy Trezor here: https://shop.trezor.io
Official website: https://trezor.io

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3. Keepkey

Advantages:
*Top-notch security standards make it virtually impossible for hackers or viruses to steal your private key.
*Offers the same security features as more established products, such as TREZOR.
*Attractive, professionally designed OLED display makes using the device easier than other similar products.
*Provides access to the world’s leading cryptocurrencies.

Disadvantages:
*A lack of web wallet means users must add software such as Electrum or MultiBit to make use of its applications.
*Larger size makes it slightly less portable than TREZOR or Ledger, which can fit comfortably in your pocket.
*Setup is fairly straightforward, but doesn’t allow users to save their progress.
*Not for free

Buy keepkey here(Official website): https://www.keepkey.com

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These are the example of hardware wallets. Although they have their own advantages, they also have disadvantages and these are very expensive.


Now lets move on to Software wallets.


Software wallets - Software wallets are like what I've discussed earlier. It is an application which we can install in our Computers or mobile devices like Android and Ios but not just that because there are also Software wallet that is web based wallets. Most of all software wallets requires internet connection in order to access and ofcourse our password too.
Here are some examples of software wallets.


1. Coinomi
Coinomi is a great mobile wallet which allows you to store various cryptocurrencies along with Bitcoins. It has a very intuitive user interface and follows robust security protocols to keep your Bitcoins safe. I Didn't used this yet.

Advantages:
*More secure than web wallets
*Support various cryptocurrencies
*Convert one crypto to another
*Easy for beginners
*Free to use

Disadvantages:
*Available only on Android
*Some part of Coinomi app code is kept private while some is available on GitHub.

Download Link
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coinomi.wallet
Ios: https://ios-beta.coinomi.com/?token=HDEN57f3b8HTUTFANRawrJt4dyHot2Up
Official website: https://coinomi.com

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2. Mycelium
Actually Mycelium is the first Bitcoin wallet I ever used. I've tested this one and it is really secured. Mycelium can also be connected to hardware wallets like ledger nano S, trezor and keepkey.
MyCelium is an open-source project and is regularly being technologically upgraded by an active community of developers.

Advantages:
*Better than Web Wallets
*Interactive UI
*Free

Disadvantages:
*Beginners might find it difficult
*Available only on Mobile

Download Link
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mycelium.wallet
Official website: https://wallet.mycelium.com

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3.Exodus
If you want to store your Bitcoin safely on your Desktop then Exodus is the best choice for you. It was launched in 2016 and has gained a huge popularity since then. Apart from storing Bitcoins, Exodus allows you to exchange cryptocurrencies using the inbuilt Shapeshift.io. But remember, this wallet if for computers only.

Advantages:
*Informative UI
*Easy to Exchange cryptocurrencies
*Free

Disadvantages:
*Only for Computers/Laptops

Download Link(official website): https://www.exodus.io/releases

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4. Jaxx Wallet
According to some of Jaxx wallet reviews. This wallet is still buggy and have lot of issues.
Jaxx is a Multi-Currency digital wallet which store Bitcoins as well as Altcoins.

Unlike Exodus and MyCelium, Jaxx is available for Mobile as well as Desktop. The UI of Jaxx is very simple and easy to understand for a newbie.

Advantages:
*Supports Multiple currencies
*Available on Mobile and Desktop
*Free

Disadvantages:
*It has 3-star rating on Playstore(Which is far less compared to other wallets)
*Relatively a new company
*Not open Source

Download Link
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kryptokit.jaxx
For more download options visit Jaxx Official website: https://jaxx.io

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5. Blockchain.info
This is the most popular bitcoin wallet today. With just your browser you can be able to send and receive bitcoin instantly. No any applications is required to install. This is a web based wallet that we can access using browser from computer or even mobile devices. Pretty cool right?

Advantages:
*An established and trusted company in the Bitcoin community, good interface, available for mobile and web.

Disadvantages:
*3rd party trust required, hard to make completely anonymous payments.
*not too recommended for Storing coins in long term if you don't have full control of your private keys.
*Still full of bugs.

Link: https://blockchain.info

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6. Bitcoin Core
This is a suggested bitcoin wallet here in our forum. You can found it in the upper left part of the forum.
Bitcoin Core offers a lot of security and privacy features, and supports complete transparency. Bitcoin Core is well-regarded for being a stable system, though it can use up a lot of memory and space on your computer. Still, for modern computers the hardware requirements are rather low.

Advantages:
*Features plenty of security and privacy features and offers a highly stable system.
*Open Source

Disadvantages:
*No mobile app and no web interface makes it difficult to use this wallet without having your own personal computer on hand. It also requires a lot of free space to store the whole Blockchain.

Download Link(Official website): https://bitcoin.org/en/download

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7. Electrum
As we can notice, electrum is also a suggested bitcoin wallet here in our forum. Did you guys already saw it? Like bitcoin core it is sometimes shown in the upper left part of our forum.
This fast, lightweight desktop app is a good choice for someone using older and less powerful computers for their bitcoin storage. The most processor intensive parts of the wallet are handled by remote servers. Electrum is well regarded for its advanced security and privacy features, and users can even recover their wallet with a secret pass phrase, though some people would prefer a wallet that doesn’t rely on remote servers.

Advantages:
*While many apps are processor intensive, Electrum is known for being fast and light weight.
*Open Source
*Free

Disadvantages:
*Not friendly for newbies, and the reliance on external servers could present security threats.

Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.electrum.electrum
Official website: https://electrum.org

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8. Armory
Amory is a well-known and trusted brand when it comes to Bitcoin security, though the app is usually best for more advanced users. If you are looking for an app that emphasizes safety and security, Armory should make the short list as the app features a variety of encryption and cold-storage options. Armory is among the most respected brands when it comes to Bitcoin security.

Advantages:
*This is Very flexible and adaptable to just about any situation. Offers industry leading security features.
*Open Source

Disadvantages:
*It requires advanced user knowledge and is not known for being user friendly.

Download Link (Official website): https://www.bitcoinarmory.com

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9. Xapo
Xapo is a web-based wallet system, so alls you need to access it is a web browser and Internet connection. Xapo is known for having reasonably advanced privacy and security features, especially for a web-based wallet. The company supports payments through a debit card system, making it easy to spend your Bitcoins. The app is also friendly for newbies, so if you’re new to Bitcoin, give Xapo a close look.

Advantages:
*Xapo debit card system allows you to use Bitcoin ATMs and spend at merchants across the world.
*Free

Disadvantages:
*Web-based wallets face extra security threats, and you won’t be able to manage your Bitcoins without a Internet connection.

Download Link
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xapo
Ios: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id917692892
Official website: https://xapo.com

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10. Green Address
A user favorite, Green Address allows you to access your Bitcoins through a variety of methods, including online, through a mobile app, or through a desktop client. Better yet, Green Address’s is well regarded as being user-friendly. This makes Green Address one of the most flexible wallets around. Supports multi-signature features and has strong security and privacy features.

Advantages:
*It is Very flexible and very easy to use, making Green Address a top choice for newbies
*Free

Disadvantage:
*Requires the use of a remote app loaded from another location, and shared control over your Bitcoins.

Donwload Link
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.greenaddress.cordova
Ios: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1206035886
Official website: https://greenaddress.it

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11. Bitcoin wallet
One of the oldest names in the business, Bitcoin Wallet is known for being fast and relatively easy-to-use. The company believes in “zero trust”, meaning they go out of their way to provide a decentralized system that provides people with a lot of control over their Bitcoin wealth. High-transparency, along with strong security features make this a very secure program, especially for a web-based wallet.

Advantages:
*Well-reputed brand name and a safe, fast, and secure operating environment make this wallet a good choice, though newbies may need a bit of time to get a hang of the system.

Disadvantages:
*Only available online and requires an Android or Blackberry phone.

Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.schildbach.wallet

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12. BitGo
BitGo is known for its high levels of security and is a multi-signature wallet. This means that every transaction will require two-factor identification, which can go a long way in protecting your wealth from malware, hackers, and server attacks.

Advantages:
*A high level of security in a relatively easy and non-technical package.

Disadvantages:
*Two-factor identification can create a hassle and the service does rely on central verification.

Link: https://www.bitgo.com

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13.  Airbitz
Airbitz is a decentrelized, secured and backed up Bitcoin wallet. The promising notion about it is that neither Airbitz or any other 3rd party can access your Bitcoins, so it’s fully independent. The nice thing about Airbitz is that it also supplies you a directory of Bitcoin accepting businesses around you.

Advantages:
*Beginner friendly, bitcoin accepting business directory, decentrelized.
*Free

Disadvantages:
*Unestablished brand, no web interface (mobile only).

Download Link
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airbitz
Ios: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/airbitz-bitcoin-wallet/id843536046?mt=8
Official website: https://airbitz.co

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14. Copay
One of the best Bitcoin wallets out there, it was created by Bitpay. Copay is a multisig wallet which means that a single wallet can have multiple users. This can be ideal for a corporate account where for example, 2 out of 3 signatures are required in order to confirm a transaction. The wallet also has a desktop, mobile and web interface and is completely independent and open source.

Advantages:
*Multisig wallet – allows for improved security, great design, supports multiple devices.
*Free
*Open Source

Disadvantages:
*No support, can be a bit overwhelming for beginners.

Download Link
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitpay.copay
Ios: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/copay/id951330296
More Downloads options for Windows and Linux os (Official Website): https://copay.io

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15. BTC.com
BTC.com is a Block Explorer owned by Bitmain. The site offers several tools such as network statistics, a mining pool and also an online wallet. The wallet, similar to Blockchain.info, is an HD hybrid wallet. Meaning, you access it via the web but the keys to the wallet are stored on your machine, so BTC.com has no access to them.

Advantages:
*Wide variety of features, intuitive interface, open source.

Disadvantages:
*Still a hot wallet, controlled by Bitmain which have a shaky reputation in the community.

Download Link
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blocktrail.mywallet
Ios: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blocktrail-bitcoin-wallet/id1019614423
Website wallet (Official Website): https://wallet.btc.com

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16. CoolWallet
CoolWallet is another attempt at creating a portable Bitcoin hardware wallet. The device itself looks and feels like a credit card and has one small operation button on it. The device needs to be help closely to your mobile app when sending out coins adding another layer of security. Even though the concept is pretty cool, the execution is far from complete and the device still feels a bit clunky.

Advantages:
*Very portable (fits in your wallet).

Disadvantages:
*Device feels a bit clunky, relatively new company behind the product.
*Not for free

Buy here(Official Website): https://coolwallet.io

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17. Coins.Ph
This is my present Bitcoin wallet. I'm from Philippines and this Bitcoin wallet is the most reliable, secured and trusted wallet by most of Filipino. Since it is easy to use this is the bitcoin wallet I used for now. You can convert Bitcoin to Peso in just instantly. Same as converting Peso to bitcoin. It has so many features and very convenient when it comes to cashing out your money. Coins.Ph is a bitcoin wallet made by Filipinos.

Advantages:
*Coins.ph have developed a service called Door-to-Door Delivery, precisely for families who reside in the area so that their family member who functions in the town and can deliver them payments to their home through delivery networks like LBC. Coins.ph provides 10 bitcoin buying and selling methods.
*Free

Disadvantages:
*Its acquiescence with KYC (Know Your Customer) guidelines forces users to confirm their addresses and government supplied IDs. To exploit the daily spending limit, users must take a selfie holding the government issued card in hand.
*Common cahsout places are in Philippines only.

Download Link
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=asia.coins.mobile
Ios: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/coins-wallet/id972324049?mt=8
More download options for Windows and Linux Os (Official website): https://coins.ph

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These are some fo Software wallets that I found in internet. But there are still more a lot of wallets out there. Some are just unrated and not popular. What I mentioned above are trusted and known wallet.
Remember, there are some fake wallets that sometimes used to steal your bitcoins. I recommend to read their reviews first and make some research about your desired wallet for your safety.
Oh I forgot something, I'm not finish yet. I've only discussed Hardware and Software wallet which means Paper Wallets are not yet discussed. Well lets proceed.


Paper wallets- paper wallets are documents containing all of the data that is needed to generate any number of bitcoin private keys. It is usually used for storing bitcoins offline as a physical document. I cant be able to give some examples of paper wallet because paper wallets are just documents made by people. But it is still a way of storing bitcoin.



Well, thats all. I have copied some of the information here from the articles I found. I make some research and gathered information from different sites and combined them as one information and this is the result. I made this for you guys so that you can be able to know further informations without going to different kinds of sites just to find answers. I hope it helps.

This is just Wallets that supports bitcoins. Some wallet might be not included because they didn't supports bitcoin like Ethereum wallets.

If you have questions feel free to aks, And also if I violate some rules please tell me and I will lock this thread Immediately. Please don't tag me negative trust. I just want to help by sharing informations.



Sources:
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Address
https://coinscage.com/best-bitcoin-wallet/
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bitcoin-wallet.asp
https://www.buybitcoinworldwide.com/wallets/
https://99bitcoins.com/best-bitcoin-wallet-comparison-review/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzc3NgZff2QIVHbbACh12eAIWEAAYAyAAEgIeWvD_BwE
https://www.finder.com/ledger-nano-s-wallet-review
https://www.finder.com/ph/trezor-bitcoin-wallet-review
https://www.finder.com/ph/keepkey-wallet-review
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Paper_wallet
http://ecurrencyreview.com/2017/02/09/coins-ph-bitcoin-wallet-review/

I have seen many people say that Bitcoin will end governments.

But do we really want that?

And if yes how would things like infrastructure be provided without a government? (This is just an example, you can discuss any issue you see fit for this topic)

There's a lot of things you need to consider that if you don't give importance your investment may be at risk so here are some of the things ou need to consider or to study.

Learn about the basics first such as:
• Bitcoin wallets
• How Bitcoin works
• What is Blockchain
• Types of wallet
• And different kinds of investments

Second Learn what kind of investments you need to do, here are:

• Trading
• Holding

When you've decided what kind of investment you're going to do start finding exchange where you will bought your first bitcoin there's a lot of platforms where you can buy bitcoins such as:

• LocalBitcoins
• Binance
• Coinbase
• Just search on the internet.

NOTE: You should know the risk you're going to face when it comes to investment remember that there's no assurance that if you invest you're going to earn so invest only what you can afford to lose.

i tried to calculate how much would i make from bitcoin mining using an antminer s9, and i don't think it's worth it for me as the cost of electricity is high where i live, which is in the UK (it's 20 cents approx), i make like $300 profit a year. and obviously i can't use faucets as that will take years to get one bitcoin. so is the only way to even get any value from bitcoin is to buy it and hold it on for another few years? but it is a risky investment due to the price. or should i invest in new currencies that are cheap right now and have potential to grow to $4k a coin? 

Which is the best way to earn BTC do you think?  

1) Fauceting
2) Trading
3) Mining
4) Article writing (Forum)
5) Investing

I think Article writing is the best way.  
Tell me your opinion.I want to know about this.Thank you.

 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckjones/2018/04/22/bitcoin-continues-rebounding-after-april-17-tax-day/

It seems as though Bitcoin has remained at the heels of 9k even through all the doubt surrounding it. There is a lot of resistance currently at 9k as many have their sell orders set at this point. Bitcoin ha actually touched 9k for a short period of time before the sell orders brought it back down. As long as it keeps this pace there should be no doubt that a bull market is in the near future.

Good Luck Traders,
The Elysian Team

We are entering an era of multiple digital currencies, and many of them will survive. Bitcoin is certain to be one of them, but it can't be number one for every factor. Where do you think Bitcoin will stay as number 1

• Store of value
• Services in addition to simple money transfer
• Convenience
• Security
• Investment/speculation
• Safe transfer speed
• Privacy
• Freedom from globalist control
• Other

Bitcoin has been announced since the day it was invented, and it will be suppressed by governments in the future and declared illegal currency. Is the basis, the further development of the currency will be in the interests of the threat to traditional monetary and ruler, not the rights to cryptography currency once governments announced that the currency is illegal, its price will produce volatile in the short term, and may even crash. At the same time, the government will force the bitcoin exchange to be shut down, so that bitcoin can only be sold in private, and its exchange capacity will be badly hit. Will the government ban bitcoin?

Hello everyone!!!

What can you say about it??  Can you share some tips or some things that might help other people with this??

As we Know Today bitcoin Is Worth Of USD $9108
is to late for me to buying it ?
It is too late to invest on this BTC BTC?
any good reason why i should buy bitcoin now? or just watching?
thanks!

Objectively, the money is just a sheet of paper, why? The paper is recognized by the state government to ensure that, so what is the guarantee? that is gold. Which country more and more gold, wealth assets are terrible, that currency is priced compared to other currencies. To understand more about currency you can see the book "War Money" nhé!

Bitcoin is generally accepted by the community and is priced against USD or gold so it's worth it.

In short, every value is converted into gold. But gold has some major disadvantages so new alternatives are available such as money and now Bitcoin.

i have 0.5 btc on my hand
but the problem is btc is falling day by day
its hits me in my heart like a spike
cs i buy this btc on 12000$
 now im in loss of 5000$
it has fall onto 7000$
what shoud i do?
should i keep it???

I searched how to kill Bitcoin on the search box and saw nothing, so I'll just start a new one.

Is it true that miners are the one responsible for every transactions?
If yes; why didn't the government of China just ban cryptocurrency mining or am I just missing something out?

If there are no transactions or maybe just less than 10 made transaction happened within 24 hours, how will the mining computer work then?, will it just go idle?What if people decided to hodle their coins, will it be unfair for the miners?

 

Hi Good Day! where can i buy bitcoins? there is so many advertisement on the internet already, any suggestion where best to buy?
Thank you!

I just wanted to ease everyone's fears, I will never stop buying Bitcoin. Every paycheck from now until forever, I'll continue buying Bitcoin during the fud, the bank bans the 'North Korea is mining bitcoin' BS. I don't care.

I might just burn it all at some point but I won't stop buying it. It might be the only thing I can do against the 'establishment'. Every time they call it a fraud/bubble etc.. Don't care, I support this honey badger as much as I can and always will.

It's wild but don't forget, Bitcoin is the first thing in human history that you can 100% trust... Not to always go up in value, not to make you a millionaire, it will only do exactly what it says it will do.

Watch it: 1Jm4dqA6XGq81sf9Y81ubeXJJsBdBfyvks