I surely agree to that. They need to have serious use cases and something that can offer mass adoption.

I mean if my funds got stolen especially a large amount I would enjoy to have them return. I believe users can still remain anonymous if there are companies in place like Ciphertrace that offer blockchain forensics. The difference is that companies that offer privacy protecting technology are helping the ecosystem from money laundering. I think they could help with large amounts of loses rather than just small bits here and there.

Idk I go back and forth though because anonymity is ultimately the goal cypto put out. I just don't know if we will be able to remain completely anonymous with governments around the globe stepping in.

To my understanding they are lost forever until you have access to your private key

I agree. I will say that we have pretty important companies like Ciphertrace that are building extremely helpful technology for AML compliance and tracking.

It all comes down to creativity and confidence. Most people are too camera shy and don't want to act outlandishly

Good news for NULS! Mainnet has launched plus lots of other exciting announcements: https://medium.com/@nuls/nuls-bi-monthly-update-sco-lab-launches-and-initiates-the-sco-11-8644140f1d8c

pretty sure I got banned from whatsapp for mentioning crypto

It's the FATF who advised the $1,000 threshold and I think it's wise of Ciphertrace to try and be the bridge between regulators and people's privacy. In their report they mention finding a 'workable solution' that requires an innovation such as cryptographically controlled methods to securing information which is what Ciphertrace is trying to provide.

CipherTrace just published their Q2 Cryptocurrency AML Report and found it interesting that Bitcoin still reigns king in dark markets and cybercrime. Most people associate privacy coins even just 4% involve Monero.

Even in the case of malware and ransomware, ETH used in only 1% of instances and BTC used in 98% of cases.


https://ciphertrace.com/q2-2019-cryptocurrency-anti-money-laundering-report/

NULS sounds like they are doing pretty well with all their recent announcements and updates. Just recently announced the plan to have a mobile app

Sharding happens to be a hot topic right now for scalability but I find it interesting that Solana is coming in with a different approach. Anti-sharding and will have higher TPS than say ETH when it implements sharding

Not wise whatsoever esp now there are advanced technology solutions like Ciphertrace who specialize in BTC forensics

Ethereum and I am still hopeful

From the article it sounds like it has to do more with people in China most likely due to their unique regulations and government's involvement

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NULS has just announced that their 2.0 test network has been launched! Once stability has been reached, NULS plans to start the mainnet upgrade process.

I know there were a lot of questions surrounding launch date and there we have it! Anyone else NULSdeep?

https://medium.com/@nuls/announcement-the-nuls-testnet-has-upgraded-from-1-0-to-2-0-c27bdeece41

I've seen available university courses as well but it might be worth looking into Nuls for those developers or businesses that are interested in implementing blockchain solutions for say supply chain or NFTs.

I think we will start to see bigger gains come fall too once a handful of mainnets go live

I've read their whitepaper and it looks promising.Now in the waiting game

Agree with you to both points. I think there is good reason for people to be worried about different economies around the world but not to have Libra override this. Too many governments are going to push for regulations