Hi fellas, i want to drop this info mainly for newbies on this forum that just start getting familiar with crypto wallets, i was waiting for some tokens to get delivered into my coinomi wallet since a month ago but they never appeared but the projects teams claim its been sent but guess what? i decided to track my address last night using Etherscan and i saw all the tokens there, sometimes your tokens might have arrived in your wallet but you won't know until you track your wallet address or you manually add token contract address, thank you.

After the recent announcement that the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) had burned roughly 55 Billion XLM, Charlie Lee took to Twitter to point out that based on the math, the SDF had actually increased their control of the coin’s supply by about 8%. This observation was met with some push-back from the XLM community, including attacks on Lee himself.

As BeInCrypto has recently reported, the destruction of roughly half the supply of XLM led to an almost immediate bump in the current market price. The stated reason for this decision “was to be as efficient as possible in our work,” going on to say that “those 55.5 billion lumens weren’t going to increase the adoption of Stellar.”

To read the full news, you can go here

I do have a question for all of you, especially XLM holders. I myself is an XLM holder too. However, as Stellar burned down 55 billion of its tokens, do you honestly agree about Charlie Lee's statement that it's going to increase XLM's centralization?

And do you also agree about the statement regarding the 55.5 billion XLM not going to contribute to Stellar Lumens' adoption? I would love hearing some different opinions from the amazing community here. No matter if it's positive or negative, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in advance!

Since there are hundreds or even thousands of Cryptocurrencies out there around the world, I am rather interested in what are the processes of creating a new cryptocurrency. I’m interested in things like how do people decide when to make new cryptocurrencies, what are the logistics in making the new coins and how do they promote their new coins to the public or certain groups of people in order to facilitate its usage.  

Google claimed quantum supremacy recently. That sent Bitcoin enthusiasts into uncharted territory. Traders, who are typically easy to spook, have the most to lose – or gain – from the implications that quantum computing might have on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But what are those implications at this point? Does Bitcoin really have a quantum computing problem? How can it be addressed?

Quantum Supremacy

To understand how Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency communities should react to Google’s announcement, it is important to delve deeper into what this quantum supremacy claim entails. According to Andreas Antonopoulos, this is what Google really achieved:

- Up until now, quantum computers didn’t have a significant advantage in terms of solving problems faster than regular computers
Google’s experiment showed for the first time that a quantum computer could solve a problem significantly faster than a regular one

- What Google means by quantum supremacy is that their quantum computer solved a problem that would take a regular computer thousands of years, which proves that quantum computing works

- This doesn’t mean that quantum computers are ready to take over or are an imminent threat to the level of cryptography that Bitcoin currently has
For quantum computing to threaten Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, thousands of qubits – quantum bits – of quantum corrected calculations

- Google’s quantum computer has 100 qubits of power

- The problems that Google’s computer solved are not necessarily the kinds of problems a computer needs to solve to break Bitcoin’s encryption

Google Lied About Quantum Supremacy

Therefore, Google lied when it claimed quantum supremacy. That is because supremacy entails the ability to use quantum computer on a wide range of problems, systematically and effectively. Google is still far from this, which is great news for Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and mostly traders.

Quantum Supremacy Threatens the Whole World, Not Only Bitcoin!

Traders of course rely on various platforms and on the international financial system for their livelihood. Quantum computing has the potential to threaten every kind of encryption that is currently deployed. That means:

- Traditional financial platforms and infrastructure
- Communications
- Any kind of service based on internet accounts and passwords

So, if you are a trader on a platform like eToro, you should be relieved to know that you don’t have to scramble to liquidate every single position you have and make sure you bring a Brinks truck home with gold bars and cash. You will be able to keep on trading Bitcoin and other assets because every single platform you use is still reasonably safe.

Bitcoin: The Last on the List

Given the extent to which all our infrastructure is vulnerable to quantum computing, whenever any actor gains quantum supremacy, then it is time to run to the hills. Forget about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Together they are not worth as much as the market for gold is worth, and any malicious actor who would like to take advantage of quantum supremacy would probably target nuclear weapons’ codes, strategic infrastructure like dams or the power grid, and even the biggest banks on earth. Bitcoin is the last asset on their list.

Bitcoin can Face Quantum Supremacy

In fact, because it is near the bottom of the list of any malicious actor – rationally speaking – Bitcoin might even have enough time to update to quantum-resistant encryption before it is targeted. Some of the members of the Bitcoin community are among the world’s leading experts in cryptography and all Bitcoin needs to update is a fork. We have been through a few of those and Bitcoin keeps on working as advertised, so it is safe to assume that we will be able to survive in a world dominated by quantum computing. That is an assertion not many organizations and decision makers around the world can make.

Therefore, if you are a trader, don’t let Google’s noise disturb your focus. Keep on doing your research and trading in whichever way you want. Google is not coming for your coins – at least not yet!

https://bitcoinchaser.com/news/bitcoin-quantum-computing-problem

I see that now a - days new bounty camping are not comming. I also see that some project are come but this project are not good. Every project are lowest price then Exchange.

How this Problem ?

Quantum supremacy was a lie or a failure attempt. may be they failed to break cryptography but they showed potential risks and whole crypto industry suffered. Now, google is here with smart checking bank account by google pay. And again bitcoin or other crypto giants will have hard time. Crypto provides security, can secure privacy, giant like amazon, twitter and apple are supporting crypto. Yet only price speculation is only factor that effect the crypto price, it seems.
What if google attracts millions of new investors? what if crypto fails to attract investors? Google may make the path harder

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is the first major central bank to hint at issuing its own digital currency. Consumers fear an end to the anonymity of cash, but officials say that their goal is ‘controllable anonymity’.

Based on data from patents that have already been filed, Chinese businesses and citizens would download digital wallets which can be replenished from bank branches and then used to make digital cash payments.

Read the full news here

I don't know what are you going to say about this guys regarding "controllable anonymity". Do you think it's a good thing for Chinese consumers? As China is pushing to invest big time on blockchain by 2023, along with removing the "cryptocurrency mining" ban and circulating a Bitcoin article to their citizens, I think it's a good sign.

I strongly believe that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies would be massively adopted much faster as China is back in the game as one of the biggest crypto players around the corner.

For all of you who follow various content creators to Crypto?

what are 3 elements or pieces of information you like to see?

That the content creators may be missing out?

What would you like to see?

What would make you generate interest towards a specific content creator?

Bitcoin saw its price jumped from $400 to $800 USD per coin during the 2016 halving. Can we expect the same for next year's BTC halving?

I've written a little article on the halving and need you guys to point out inaccuracies. Let's get ourselves pump and ready to rip the benefit (if there will be any).

https://www.cryptozink.io/what-is-bitcoin-halving-when-why-2020/

In my country, I see many sites that are Bitcoin ponzi and scams. These thrive because the police put in little effort in tacking them. I like the awareness being created by the Indian police. What is the awareness level of law enforcement about crypto in your country? If All Police Officers are Trained in Crypto... https://www.cryptoinfowatch.com/indian-police-train-officers-on-cryptocurrency/

Full article: https://www.forrestvisions.com/blog/people-are-underutilizing-bitcoin

People need to start accepting Bitcoin and keeping it, not converting it.

If you think of Bitcoin as just a virtual placeholder for fiat currency, stable coins will be the future and Bitcoin will slowly fade away.


Thoughts?

There is a trend in this forum whenever there is a dump there will be a group of people who will spam the forum with FUD and then there are a set of people post unrealistic things will bitcoin will cross $50k if it pumps by few hundred dollars,  right now I don't see anyone predicting the price. Does it mean people have learnt no one can predict the price or just waiting for right moment again?

That's the thing. The only people gaining are the people that initiated the pumps. They're smart. As soon the shit coin goes up buy 10-20% they sell to people buying after the 10-20% up. Anyone who buys after that is stuck with those coins because no one is going to buy a shit coin that is up that much. They end up selling at a huge lost (sometimes 70-90% lost). It's a scam that works well for people who organize pump and dumps.

The FOMOs are trying to get rich overnight, but ended up loosing everything. I wish people get it that only trading / investing in Bitcoin will bring you profit. Only BTC's price fluctuate to the point where you can make nice profit trading with even $500. It's going to take a while to build up the profit, but it's almost always a sure thing.

So, we all know everyone is going on and on about Bitcoin mining wasting lots of electricity and how this is harmful to the environment, but have we ever considered how harmful other payment methods are?

Visa and MasterCard have about 65 million customers <old statistic> and we also have debit cards from Banks and also other payment cards like American Express and Diners Club etc. A lot of these cards are replaced once every year and it is made from material that are very harmful to the environment.

Cards are made of several layers of plastic laminated together. The core is commonly made from a plastic resin known as polyvinyl chloride acetate (PVCA). This resin is mixed with opacifying materials, dyes, and plasticizers to give it the proper appearance and consistency. - Source : http://www.madehow.com/Volume-4/Credit-Card.html

The average American has 2 to 3 credit cards and there were 304 million Visa credit cards in circulation in the United States and 545 million Visa credit cards in circulation outside of the United States in September 2014. Source : https://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/market-share-statistics.php

There are about 189 million Americans adults with at least one credit card.

In Q4 <2014> cards in circulation looked like this :

Citigroup -    109,774,131

JPMorgan - 93,847,656   

Bank of America - 79,822,686
   
Capital One - 63,194,228
   
American Express - 54,900,000

Discover - 43,630,772

Synchrony - 31,030,786
   
Wells Fargo - 24,271,107
   
Barclays Delaware Holdings - 16,156,368
   
U.S. Bancorp - 14,440,681

So, looking at some of the statistics and considering that those cards must be manufactured with the use of electricity and also destroyed and ending up in landfills, then I would say Bitcoin's carbon footprint must be minuscule compared to this industry.

Feel free to add some updated statistics and also a graphical presentation of what those millions of cards would look like, if you had them all together. We would circle the earth a couple of times, if we had all the cards that were manufactured, since it was introduced many years ago.  
   

Most new traders are easy targets when it comes to falling into a FOMO trap. FOMO stands for “Fear of Missing Out” and usually occurs when there’s a lot of hype around a new project or a new development in an established project, that traders are scared of missing out on. But here’s the thing, giving into FOMO can actually be hugely detrimental to a crypto trader’s efforts. We’ll be looking at how to avoid falling into a FOMO trap, so that you can keep your trading efforts sustainable and avoid giving into hype. Here are 5 questions to ask yourself:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dasfUZXrMqQ&feature=emb_title

1. Does this sound like paid hype?

The first question you need to ask yourself when you’re trying to avoid falling into a FOMO trap is: Does this sound like paid hype? Paid hype essentially means that a crypto influencer or other’s in the cryptosphere have been paid to hype up a particular project, usually without knowing whether or not it actually has a chance of being a success in the long run.

This can be particularly impactful on new traders, who often look to figures in the crypto industry to direct them towards sound and secure projects. Unfortunately, many people are in it for the money, and may promote a scam without much care. If you’re hearing about a project from an influencer, be sure to do your own research thoroughly before considering buying in. Doing your own research is vital to making a successful trade. And if something seems odd, definitely wait the FOMO out.  

2. Are there a lot of controversial statements being thrown around?

Maybe you’ve heard about a new platform and have done your own research, but there are a lot of conflicting and controversial statements being thrown around. Firstly, good for you for doing your own research. However, if opinions are generally conflicted about a coin or a project, it’s probably a good idea to wait a bit and see what happens.

Often, conflicting information is a sign that a project is unstable or too risky, and you’d be better off sitting it out. You can always buy in later if it seems like things are going well, but don’t give in to FOMO if you’re uncertain. Risky trading doesn’t make you a better trader, it is

far more beneficial to be cautious and to make the right decisions.

3. Who is the authority pushing this information, and can you trust them?

Do you know if the person or entity promoting a certain project is trustworthy? If you’re skeptical, you should probably stay away. Unfortunately, there are some individuals and authorities that use crypto and crypto trading to take advantage of people, especially people who are newer to trading. When you see someone pushing a particularly project, ask yourself whether or not they themselves are trustworthy, and whether the project that they’re promoting seems viable or realistic.

Ultimately, if neither seem legit, you should most likely stay far away. You can always keep an eye on the project and buy in at a later stage.

4. Has this been done before?

When looking into a project, you should definitely ask yourself, “Has this been done before?”. If the answer if yes, you would be better off avoiding the project altogether. Why? Well, it would make more sense to buy into the original project, than into a knock off. We’re not talking about something like a hard fork, because that’s a different situation entirely, but rather projects that seem eerily similar to other platforms that are operating under somewhat false pretenses. Those projects are most likely going to fail, as they don’t provide anything new to the cryptosphere.

5. Does this investment stretch beyond your financial means?

When you first start trading, it’s incredibly important that you evaluate how much you can afford to trade with, and start from there. If a project requires an investment that is outside the realm of affordability for you, it’s crucial that you don’t stretch yourself just to give in to FOMO. Rather wait and build yourself up to a point where you can comfortably make that investment, and then buy in. Giving into FOMO at a time when you cannot afford to can be especially disastrous.

So, how to avoid falling into a FOMO trap particularly when it comes to your finances? Wait it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh9Hfh2tzs4&feature=emb_title

Avoiding FOMO

Now that you know how to avoid falling into a FOMO trap, you’re prepared to take on the world of crypto trading. Bitcoin trading and altcoin trading can feel incredibly daunting to start, but once you’ve got the hang of it you’ll find yourself flying in no time.

If you’re new to crypto trading and want to learn the ropes in a safe and encouraging space, check out eToro, the world’s leading social trading platform.

Cryptoassets are volatile instruments which can fluctuate widely in a very short timeframe and therefore are not appropriate for all investors. Other than via CFDs, trading cryptoassets is unregulated and therefore is not supervised by any EU regulatory framework. Your capital is at risk.



https://www.etoro.com/blog/market-insights/how-to-avoid-falling-into-a-fomo-trap/

Regulasi aren't a golden bullet against scammers. As all those things become more obvious to the general public, scammers evolve to mimic decent projects with almost impeccable efficiency. Still, the most reasonable rule of investment isn't about ICOs or IPOs, it's just about your common sense. I mean no matter what, never spend more money than you can afford to lose.

This is a warning to all newbies that seek help from ico rating websites when they are looking for projects to invest money on..

Facts
- You have good money to pay? you will get good rating on the platform, this is the way of ico rating websites
- Good projects can get bad rating on them, and that doesn't mean they are bad project..

For example, you must have been hearing about how successful gowithmi project was right? check out the rating on icobench using the link below.

https://icobench.com/ico/gowithmi

The score is 3.3 where as projects that have better rating turned scam as well, all i am saying is its better to rely more on your own research and not rating.

"The score is 3.3 where as projects that have better rating turned scam as well

Which one should come first? better to get through bounty before ICO/IEO fund raising or better to run bounty while fundraising is ongoing... Suggestion need

Have any one try throwing these questions to people of nowadays? (who wants to learn?) the fact is many people don't want to learn, the moment you start trying to teach them one or two things you will see them walking away, lol but if you ask them if they want to earn money they will quickly give you their total attentions or even drag a nearby chair to sit and listen why are people like this? How will they EARN without LEARNING?   this is still affecting many newbies coming into crypto space till date, how will them not get scammed? lol