Coinut's website (www.coinut.com) isn't working...as if it never existed.

The owner sent emails today announcing that everyone got paid (on his site) for their participation in the signature campaign but with the website not loading no one is able to reach their funds to withdraw (let alone anyone that had an options account with Coinut).

This may be the start of another collect and run scam...although I'm trying to remain optimistic.

I don't think hype has decreased.

If that were the case you'd see the offer prices falling, but they're not. The offers sellers are making are more expensive now than they were 6 months ago (in BTC terms).

When BTC was worth $650 USD, Casascius coins were going for less BTC than they are now. The price in BTC has gone up and the price in USD has remained somewhat flat.

When that price is agreed upon (of course it's only relevant at that point in time) but when it is you'll see sales happen, right now I don't see or hear of ANY sales happening...and that stalemate has to break at somepoint.

The website isn't working, which means I can't get my payment.

Can you please fix the website?

A Casascius coin!

Are you kidding? This forum is "your area" too and many of us accept Bitcoin...

Aren't you the guy that everyone claims stole a bunch of Bitcoin from people?

Are you a thief?

Are you still thieving? Is that why you say "...and growing"?

The OP's premise is good but there's another reality I want to add to the discussion.

If the value of the dollar is going down, it'll cost more to buy things everyone needs (i.e., groceries, gas, etc.). If salaries don't increase and the cost of goods goes up people will need to use their savings to buy what they need. This savings is, theoretically, what could have been converted into BTC. But it won't be available because it will be needed to cover the difference in the cost of goods.

Why do you say "highly unlikely"? I'd love to hear your thoughts, facts, and analysis on this opinion.

Do you think your financial freedom will come if/when banks are gone?

The only way for you to achieve financial freedom is for you to break free of debt, make more money, and use that money to make you even more money.

Bitcoin isn't an entity that can sue people or organizations. Can the Dollar or Euro or Yen sue someone?

Are you a Doomsday Prepper?

How are you using BTC in your plans to prepare for any doomsday scenario?

Why has this thread been "sticky'd" in this forum?

I'm sure it's because I don't understand the impact or value of the charts - what difference does it make what the inflation rate will be as bitcoin mining rate slows over time?

The people decide what the government forces them to do...so the people pay takes because they've all agreed they want to pay taxes to pay for collective services.

You're kidding right? Tell me you're being sarcastic...if so, well done.

Where's your Hanukkah spirit? Has this not been a happy holiday for you?

Citizenship would require them the right to vote, how would they vote?

A lot of ideas...even if they aren't crazy...are not worth the time, money, and effort become reality.

I also think the price will go up in time. What concerns me today is there seems to be a lack of liquidity in sales and it might be due to differences in the agreed upon value.

Hyphymikey mentioned he'd pay 2x face but not more, but there are sellers out there that wouldn't dream of selling for less than 3x face. Do we accept that we're at a standstill and wait for one side or the other to give in OR for a third party to come in and fill the void?

Perhaps the only thing that is for certain is that with only 3 responses to this thread in a weeks time I may be the only one that really things this is an issue.

Hahaha, psych.

What about the women? Are you not confident that the new wealthy elite includes some women?

What's unethical about getting paid to name your kid?

There might be a moral question but I don't think ethics has anything to do with it unless the money you're being given is stolen or laundered.

Are all loyalty programs pathetic? Are airline miles sad? Are your credit card points not worth your compassion?

The OP is clearly confused...he/she is taking what is graphically portrayed as a coin and making a huge jump that it some how is related to Bitcoin or crypto currency. It's not. It's just a refreshed way to brand Amazon's loyalty points.

Stop searching for drama, you're worse than the media!