People have such a strange mindset that you can only own Bitcoin once, and once you sell your precious bitcoin, you will never own it, because it's just impossible, right? Laszlo still owns enough coins to be a millionaire, maybe even multi-millionaire. No one knows if he bought back the coins he spent on pizza. Same goes for people who sell in a bear market - not every single one of them is panicking and quitting Bitcoin for good, some just accumulate more Bitcoin by waiting for lower prices.
Thats the thing so many people miss that point. They automatically think Laszlo bought Pizzas with all his Bitcoin and that was it, he was never able to buy back the Bitcoin. Bitcoiners today sell Bitcoin to buy stuff, they buy it back again, we dont 5 years later think that item cost x times more because of the current market value. As everyone above Bitcoin has to move, change hands and be used. |
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in my area there are no shops/restaurants that accept bitcoin as direct payment. but that's not a problem for me. because today I have sold a little bit of my bitcoin and and then exchanged it for money. and will buy food such as pizza and the like for small parties with the family. and of course I will slip education about bitcoin to the family on this bitcoin pizza day. because my family has started to be interested in bitcoin. this is happiness when one family together holding bitcoin  Thats is a great idea! There is a wide open opportunity for anyone to subtly introduce Bitcoin to family, friends and neighbours while enjoying tasty food. With the endorphins flowing from the tasty Pizza the magical story of Bitcoin and what Laszlo acheived. |
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Not sure what happened yesterday, but I didn't place bbets on the last two matches of the round. The Raiders won against the Rabbitohs (32 - 12) whose slump has continued this week while the Sharks ate the Titans. (25 - 18).
Yea I'm glad I didnt back them this round, way too unpredictable. What the hell happened to Storm? The Cowboys themselves brought the storm, I mean it wasnt even close 36-6. Thats a great run of form now by the Cowboys with 6 wins in succession. My two bets returned 1 win and 1 loss and my estimation that both games would be close affairs didnt materialise.
I have smaller micro bets on for round 11, just two though with Nitrogensports
Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers - ML Penrith Panthers @1.28 - Amount taken 0.08
mBTC - Possible Payout 0.102 mBTC
North Queensland Cowboys v Melbourne Storm - ML Melbourne Storm @1.45 - Taken Amount 0.08 mBTC - Possible Payout 0.116 mBTC
I think they are going to be close games, I'm not too confident on those bets actually.
Rugby Union
The last round of the United Rugby Championship before the Quarter Finals. The southern
hemisphere South African teams are visiting the north. I have bets on two of them facing
two Welsh teams.
Really small micro bets on these with Rollbit
Dragons v Lions - ML Lions @1.54 - Amount Taken $1.50 - Possible Payout $2.31
Scarlets v Stormers - ML Stormers @1.55 - Amount Taken $1.5 - Possible Payout $2.33[/green]
My two bets on the URC returned two wins, happy enough with that. |
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I'm not sure why if the ATP are taking this move this year players lose points from last year,
my brain doesnt compute that?
It has nothing to do with the decision. Player's always loose points exactly 1 year after getting them. Proper way to say it is that players can't defend points from last year and Djoković won last year which is 2000 points less for him. Face/Palm, of course, thanks Trofo.
As for the games, it was still Casper Ruud in the Geneva Open.
Winning in 3 sets against Sousa, 6-7 , 6-4 , 6-7 and retains his Geneva Open title, while C. Norrie wins in Lyon vs Molcan.
Two good wins by Ruud and Norrie, they should go far at Roland Garros with the good form they have shown. There are a lot of matches in R1 today but all eyes will be on Alcaraz v Londero. There are also some other potentially close matches on today which should make for interesting betting. Dimitrov v Giron Fognini v Popyrin Griekspoor v Davidovich Fokina Ramos-Viñolas v Kokkinakis |
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Happy Pizza day!
50 - aoluain
Thank you very much Steeley
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What are your plans for bitcoin pizza day this year?
Same as I've been doing for the last 4-5 years, gonna bake my own bitcoin themed pizza. That is, If I have enough time. Worst case scenario is just ordering the pizza, but its not the same thing as making your own. My last two bitcoin themed pizzas   Thats brilliant! I am hoping to have Pizza tomorrow but I'm not sure if its going to happen on a Sunday. I might have to resort to something like this but It will be a bit of improvisation on my part I think. Interesting to see pizza day in a day in the bitcoin bearish phase and the price falling so some newbies were doing panic selling at lower prices while they can hold and all they need to do is to be patient and don't fall into the emotional trap just like happened on the pizza day. The guy who owned this amount of bitcoins and sold bitcoins because he didn't truly leave on it and couldn't hold it, I believe a few years later when the price reached much higher price the people who sold their asset at price will have the same feelings of the guy who traded bitcoins for a pizza.
Laszlo is quoted saying "To be fair, the pizzas were pretty good." Haha, so I think he has no regrets! Also, it is important to note that Lsszlo didn't buy pizzas with bitcoin because he couldn't hold bitcoin or he was afraid, but because he wanted to prove that if you can buy food with bitcoin, its as good as any other money. And he indeed proved that Thats it, its a landmark event more because of this rather than what others think was an exorbitant amount of Bitcoin to pay for Pizza. |
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1. At what age did you start learning about bitcoin?
I was in my mid 30's when I first heard about Bitcoin but it took me about 6 years to actually make a start with it so I was in my 40's when I first started learning about Bitcoin.
2. What role did age and prior experience play in helping you learn about bitcoin and cryptocurrency?
My older age helped me in regards to a few things, (a.) been working for 25+ years and realising there was no chance of being able to quit or retire early. (b.) having the experience to realise the rat race I was in and how I was tied to and reliant on the FIAT financial system. I could/can see a way to break free eventually from the above with Bitcoin.
3. With your current knowledge about bitcoin and cryptocurrency, do wish you started at an earlier age?
Absolutely, I just wish I payed more attention to Bitcoin back in 2013? and being a little bit more inquisitive then. |
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Breaking news!!! Wimbledon: ATP Tour strips ranking points from Grand Slam over ban for Russians and Belarusianshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/61401519This is a huge surprise, I thought the ATP would cave in and award full points, but it appears not. Of course this means amongst other things that Djokovic loses his 2,000 points from last year, without being able to defend them, and so is very likely to lose his number one ranking. It remains to be seen what will happen on the women's side, but I'd imagine the WTA would follow suit. It would be very strange if the women got points and the men didn't. For betting purposes it's probably irrelevant, all players will still want to win Wimbledon just as much, even with no points to play for. I think it's a good decision. It would really skew the rankings if say Djokovic could score up to 2,000 points whilst his nearest challenger Medvedev was guaranteed 0 points just because of where he was born. I honestly dont blame ATP for doing this,i blame wimbledon for going with the ban and this totally unfair from them. What if it was the otherway around it would never happen. Only sad thing if this is true is that Djokovic losses those 2000 points that will lose him the first place I am actually glad this happened. Wimbledon always gave itself leave to do whatever they please. For instance that stupid rule that you have to play dressed in all white, including sneakers and soles of sneakers. I would love if couple of major players decided to skip it now that it does not bring points. That would give them something to think about in future. Yes I agree with this move, the reasoning for doing this by the ATP and the statement by the WTA aligns with my view "The stance we are taking is about protecting the equal opportunities that WTA players
should have to compete as individuals, I'm not sure why if the ATP are taking this move this year players lose points from last year, my brain doesnt compute that? As Trofo points out, Wimbledon has this silly rule of players having to adhere to the White dress code, top players play for points and accolades, it would be interesting if some of them skip this event but I'm not sure Djokovic will, the race is still on to collect as many GS's |
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Hasnt Michael Saylor been mentioning "Bitcoin backed loans" in some of his interviews? From his view if anyone holding Bitcoin at some point needs funds for anything, lets say house repairs and needs to liquidate an asset and chooses Bitcoin, he maintains you shouldnt sell or liquidate the Bitcoin but instead take a loan backed by Bitcoin. Now MS wouldnt be using YouHodler he would be using a well established, giant banking institution offering that service. The only thing is by doing so you are going against everything Bitcoin was designed for. Trusting someone else with your property. |
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I got Sousa +3.5 over against Ivashka at 1.90 and Sousa win in straight sets.
While Gasquet destroys Majchrzak also in 2 sets but i didn't bet on the handicap, but Gasquet easily covered it.
So it will be Ruud vs Opelka on semis and Sousa vs Gasquet on the other side. Not yet put my bet here, will mostly go with the handicap again, but we will see.
Yes Opelka v Ruud would have been a great final match up between two top seeds 4 and 2 respectively. Its impressive in its own right that Ruud carried his form through from Rome so I'll bet on him again. Its quite remarkable to see Gasquet performing so well right before his home tournament! |
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When I purchased early on, the price for a btc was $11,000 . a few months ago, I can recall the price level
was $63,000 . I just knew that it was going to hit the $100,000 mark...Now as of today its $30,180
Where else could you invest $11k and turn it into $30k in such a short space of time? If you are looking at Bitcoin in terms of FIAT you really have to be looking medium to long term and be patient $100k will happen.
What is going on???
Lots and lots of stuff going on and there will always be stuff going on, positive and negative. War Speculation Weak hands selling Inflation Luna Foundation sell off (have no idea what this sell off is about but its a thing) |
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Last minutes bet for the Broncos over the Knights.
Newcastle Knights - Brisbane Broncos
Money Line
Brisbane Broncos @ 1.70
Taken Amount: 0.10 mBTC
Possible Payout: 0.17 mBTC
That was a fantastic price! ....and they whupped the Knights too 12-36, good call! I have smaller micro bets on for round 11, just two though with NitrogensportsSydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers - ML Penrith Panthers @1.28 - Amount taken 0.08
mBTC - Possible Payout 0.102 mBTC
North Queensland Cowboys v Melbourne Storm - ML Melbourne Storm @1.45 - Taken Amount 0.08 mBTC - Possible Payout 0.116 mBTCI think they are going to be close games, I'm not too confident on those bets actually.
Rugby UnionThe last round of the United Rugby Championship before the Quarter Finals. The southern hemisphere South African teams are visiting the north. I have bets on two of them facing two Welsh teams. Really small micro bets on these with RollbitDragons v Lions - ML Lions @1.54 - Amount Taken $1.50 - Possible Payout $2.31
Scarlets v Stormers - ML Stormers @1.55 - Amount Taken $1.5 - Possible Payout $2.33 |
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The 1 Bitcoin was and still is for many a goal, I would hazard a guess that it is mostly
unachievable for the majority at this stage.
In my mind its an even more intriguing question today than 5 years ago but asking the
question doesnt achieve much. Anyone could own 1 by buying it when it was valued at
$50, others could have got it for free for example so there are more questions which are
interesting...
Do you own at least 1 Bitcoin?
How did you acquire it?
What year was that?
...but yea they even a bit more personal
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I understand that it is my first raffle but I would have expected a little more participation  ... (suggestions are also accepted in private) In the meantime I have decreased the price to 0.00069 btc for each ticket! I saw this yesterday evening, I should have entered but now I will! a. - please and thanks - payment later today 2 spots taken (other 14 free!) @aoluain Payment immediately is ok, but you can also wait until the raffle is half full, don't be in a hurry for payment  I also publicly thank those who wrote to me in private, very nice and appreciated gesture! thank you! NP Bitbollo 👍 |
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My understanding from building websites a good few years ago is to do (a lot) of
SEOsearch engine optimisation which takes a lot of time and analysis
but I'm not sure what the current practices are, social media would certainly be a part
of it for sure to promote and drive traffic to it.
Almost all website platforms and themes have some form of SEO incorporated into them.
Why dont you just list the site in your OP?
Ask people here to visit and comment in the thread what they think?
I assume its something like the "Fear and Geed" index?
Maybe it will become a tool for many.
^ mk4 beat me too it
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I understand that it is my first raffle but I would have expected a little more participation ... (suggestions are also accepted in private) In the meantime I have decreased the price to 0.00069 btc for each ticket! I saw this yesterday evening, I should have entered but now I will! a. - please and thanks - payment later today |
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I havent seen that tournament listed. 10 years is quite a long time to try and develop the professional game, why are players still amateur? is there not enough finance in the game? The most famous Argentinian player in my country is Felipe Contepomi who played #10 for Leinster and scored 1225 points over 6 years. He is still currently with Leinster as a coach. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felipe_ContepomiSorry for replying so late. Look what happens is that here the sport that monopolizes everything at a popular level is soccer as it is public knowledge. The rest of the sports are played a lot but as secondary sports. In the case of rugby, here in Argentina only middle or upper class people play it. This leads to few people watching or following it in such a way that it is profitable on television (although the main tournament is broadcast by ESPN) and sponsors certain big brands. Yes obviously I know him, if I remember correctly he is the top scorer of the team (national team) or now they passed him and this second I don't remember well. In these years the emigration of many young players to Europe for wages is even greater. Even those who are bad travel on their own, for example, to a country that is starting to want to get into the world of rugby like Spain and play there for money. @darxiaomi - news this week is that Felipe Contepomi is leaving Leinster in Ireland and assisting Michael Cheika coaching The Pumas. https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/leinster-confirm-departure-of-assistant-coach-felipe-contepomi-1.4879590Hopefully they can work some magic in next years Rugby World Cup. Just reading on Wikipedia that their best result in the RWC was 3rd place back in 2007 followed by a 4th spot in 2015, not bad performances. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina_at_the_Rugby_World_Cup |
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^
Yea well that was dissapointing by Khachanov and Careno Busta....onwards to tomorrows
quarters I'm going with two bets on Norrie to beat Baez and de Minaur to reach the semi's
beating Watanuki.
I too wand to keep some "powder dry" so to speak for RG.
Over in Geneva the Quarters are scheduled for tomorrow, the one to watch is Ruud,
he is top seed (no.2) and faces Kokkinakis, also to watch is Opelka v Griekspoor.
Hopefully those top seeds make it through to the semis...
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I'll go for:
4no. - 2021 Copper Collection — Mini Physical (DIY / Fundable) Singles (w/ Holo Stickers) @ $4 each
PM sent shortly with payment details
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snip... As for these HWs, I understand that they have collector's value for someone and I don't see anything wrong with wanting to have as large a collection as possible - I used to collect various things too, and now they collect dust  I think of the oddball HW wallets as a future part of crypto history if you know what I mean. The feeling I get when I see wallets like Ballet and quite a few others that either have serious flaws or just don't have any name recognition is that they're not going to be around in a few years. I don't collect other bitcoin-related things, as they just don't appeal to me--but HW wallets do for some reason. I wish I could make a giant display album out of the ones I've got (which isn't that many, but I pick them up when I see a bargain). There doesn't seem like there's a great way to display them otherwise. Hang them on my walls, maybe? Yes as PmaleK posted you should take some nice snaps of your collection, we would like to see that. I havent seen you over at the "Collectibles" board? Check out Cygan's thread on his collectibles > [INFO] CCC - cygan's crypto collection - constantly updatedAlso krogothmanhatten created an info thread in suppliers of display items, you might find something there which helps you out.> [INFO]- STORAGE ITEMS FOR YOUR COLLECTABLES |
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