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3641  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Bitcoin is only new to the newbie on: September 04, 2021, 09:20:04 PM
Many still find it difficult to accepting this digital era because of their past experience with internet fraudsters and looters who made many bankrupt when ponzi was introduced. How do you think this stigma can be dealt with and how do we get people out of this so the don't get left out due to their FUD.

First off, i don't think you should over concern yourself too much with preaching about bitcoin and cryptocurrencies to skeptics and those who have written it off, you can simply tell them about it and if possible, suggest a credible website where they can read more about it for themselves. Also such persons often with time have a change of opinion on their own, sometimes influenced by other people's testimony or results, but until that time...do not over stress on it, else they may think you are involved in scam activities as well. The simple truth remains that - Time will tell.
3642  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2021/2022 on: September 04, 2021, 03:03:58 PM
Has anyone bet on Arsenal in its match against norwich. 

Betting on who to win this match is going to be a tough one seeing that Norwich is comfortably directly above Arsenal at the bottom of the table. It's been a bad start for both teams most especially arsenal. I'd bet on both teams to score, its a safer bet for me.

For the Manchester United game against Newcastle, i think the odds where already in favour of the reds judging from how far they are from Newcastle who are three places from the bottom of the table. The odds of winning has further increased for the reds with the introduction of the goal machine CR7 who is a big motivation and morale booster for the players. Newcastle United stand no chance.

3643  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Trading Strategies changes with time on: September 04, 2021, 02:29:08 PM
Trading Strategies are not constant , it changes with time.

The majority will all agree, as do i. But IMO, i believe that it is not a general thing, that is because everyone has their trading strategy, the change in your strategy that may have resulted because your were loosing and needed to change your strategy, may not mean another person at that time frame has to change his strategy as well because as you lost, so also another person person won the trade. So the change in strategy is more a personal thing, i'd like to put it as "your trading strategy changes with time" and it changes because you have recorded a loss or consecutive losses.
3644  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Ethereum's first ever deflationary day.What does this mean? on: September 04, 2021, 02:01:41 PM
The general crypto meaning of deflation is when a cryptocurrency reaches max supply, so in layman's terms, ETH first ever deflationary day is the day the amount of ETH in demand exceeded the amount in supply.

Ethereum coins will decrease after the launch of the Merge. It is too early to draw conclusions based on the results of 1 day.

Yes, but it is a pointer to show already that their plans to increase the value of ETH by reducing the market supply by burning the base fees for every transaction instead of letting it go to miners, is already working.
3645  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2021/2022 on: September 04, 2021, 09:20:18 AM
As an Arsenal fan,we hope Arteta is sacked for the betterment of the team,because ever since he started managing Arsenal,they've been in shambles,there is no unity among the player,and they are all against Arteta's decision.

The reason Arsenal are in a mess is because the players are not playing with a happy mind,they simply want to loose so that Arteta will get sacked.They are not okay with his decisions most atimes,Arsenal spent more than any other club in the EPL this season,but Arsenal are still seated right at the bottom of the table.Arsenal need change of coach for them to do well in the EPL.
The availability of Conte is a big plus to arsenal if they can get him on board, I strongly believe things will change around London due to his previous title winning moments with Chelsea and intermilan, having Conte might take Arsenal to their glory days of contending and winning major titles...

We've all agreed that Arteta needs to go out and say Conte become replacement, another major concern to me is, will the arsenal players be able to quickly adjust to a new managers style of play and still finish this season at a reasonable spot on the table? You know we've seen cases where it takes a while for players to adjust to a coach's new style of play and tactics.
3646  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Why are you investing in Altcoins? on: September 04, 2021, 04:04:05 AM
Are the people who invest heavily in altcoin those that missed out on bitcoin maybe because of doubt or some skepticism at the time bitcoin was new and not as valued as today? Or Are the big investors in altcoin today more of those who were earlier investors in bitcoin and gained heavily from it, so are looking to gain heavily from another newcomer?

Your thoughts please? and why are you investing in Altcoins?
3647  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Are athletes also becoming problem gamblers? on: September 04, 2021, 02:41:58 AM
It could be true though, Michael Jordan during the height of his career are gambling and his father's death could be related to gambling as well. Even when they are playing golf with co-players and other wealthy individuals, they put bet on the line, just for the sake of "playing" aka "gambling". And of course, athletes have money to burn, so one way is going out with their friends and families on trip to the Strip and gamble.
When you do have money then you can really think off things just similar into those people who are earning average and since you know that you have tons then betting on something like your hobby against other people
would really be simply called gambling.Im much aware about MJ activity or involvement about gambling which did really make significant impact on his life.

And then we have Antonie Walker of the Boston Celtics, who blew his $100 m salary throughout his NBA career. And there was a story that he and his friends will travel to Las Vegas casinos and gamble, all on him. So when he retires, he doesn't have any money and file for bankruptcy. But now he turns into financial advisor for young and upcoming NBA rookie players.


For the case of Antonie Walker, he didn't just gamble his fortune away, reports say he had developed a very expensive taste in exotic cars, clothes etc, he liked to hang out in the big and happening places like the casino's and spend some money for show. It was a case of someone who was exposed to so much wealth without the financial capacity to manage it and soon he hit bankruptcy.

 Personalities matter a lot, that is, the person you are really before the money comes and the person you become when the money is coming, will determine who you be when the money has come and it is time to manage it. Because of the way money comes in from sports, some athletes without discipline pick up some expensive habits along the way like hanging out in casino's and gambling. When they retire from sports, the lifestyle picked up doesn't retire with them, they continue to visit their favourite places and spend more money in such places like the casino's until it starts becoming a problem to them and their families finances.

So i do not believe that all athletes are prone to becoming problem gamblers, its all a matter of personality.


3648  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Why are some individuals hostile to Bitcoin? on: September 04, 2021, 02:13:14 AM
IMO, Some individuals are hostile to bitcoin because their early predictions against it didn't go as predicted for them, and they are too proud to admit that they were wrong about it, so whenever bitcoin is brought up or mentioned around them, they show hostility.

Some of these individuals gave early predictions that bitcoin was not going to mean any good both for investment and and as a currency, some said it was going to disappear in a few years, none of which has happened yet. Because of pride to come out sometime and admit that they are wrong, they still decide to defend their failed predictions with hostility.
3649  Local / Nigeria (Naija) / Re: [CHARTS]Yearly, Monthly & Weekly Overview Of The Unofficial Nigeria Local Board on: September 03, 2021, 04:12:29 PM
Very nice one @Igehhh, i must say i am very impressed with the depth of your research. I'm a newbie on the local board  thread, and i must say that i couldn't express my joy to have found a local board where i could express myself better in possibly pidgin and have people that can relate to it.

It has been a challenge keeping up with discussions on the thread because of the reasons mentioned by @CryptopreneurBrainboss about it becoming more congested, but i believe it is a good thing because it soon means that we will be needing a bigger space soon. Hopefully the statistics will continue to increase in favour of our request for a local board.
3650  Economy / Reputation / Re: Upgrade to Senior member rank - Congratulatory message on: September 03, 2021, 12:58:44 PM
My comrade, I'm very excited at your quick growth and will specially like to congratulate you on reaching this new milestone, you deserve it because you have worked really hard for this, and i know the congratulations will not end here, more congratulations to come. I tap into your grace.
3651  Other / Off-topic / Re: Do you have a separate phone/PC for crypto? on: September 03, 2021, 12:45:03 PM
Because I am conversant with my phone, and my phone is mostly for business, I am on my phone more often, but i do not just let every tom, dick & Harry use my phone for any purpose, as an extra measure for me and because i make use of one of the high end android devices, my cell phone permits 2 spaces, a general space where you can display all your apps and a second space accessed by a different set of codes, where you can keep your more private and crypto related applications. This spaces work almost independently, just like two phones in one, a very particularly helpful feature for me to keep my data save.
3652  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Give me some investment advice on: September 03, 2021, 02:18:17 AM
Also don't take financial advise from random people on a forum, make sure you're making educated decisions...

This is very and most important, there are many people giving unsolicited financial advice both in this forum and offline, you must be careful who you ask questions, who and what you listen to concerning trading and your financial life and the information/advice that you take concerning your financial life. Choose a mentor properly and be sure to do proper research, so your decisions in line with your mentor's is not just a blind move, but also educated as well.
3653  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Bitcoin is a new investment on: September 03, 2021, 12:50:37 AM
Do you think bitcoin is the best investment choice nowadays to earn money?

It is to the people who are aware of it, to some others who have not had any form of sensitisation, they still have investment choices that they consider best to them.

I recently told a lady i met online that i was a cryptocurrency trader and investor, she said to me point blank, that she had never heard of such an occupation, she called me a scammer, lol. We met at a business class online that cost some amount of money, for her to be in the class means she is doing pretty well for herself and maybe has what she invest in.

So to those who are aware of bitcoin and its investment benefits, bitcoin investment is the best among many other options.
3654  Other / Off-topic / Re: will we witness a blockchain based election in our life time? on: September 03, 2021, 12:29:03 AM
Well we've already seen a Blockchain marriage, there is a high probability to witness a Blockchain election soon also in the near future. Since the success of the Blockchain with bitcoin, developers have been finding ways to expand it's use because of its security record that has it as being incorruptible due to its decentralised nature.

If the people of the world really need free and fair elections, a Blockchain based voting system is the solution. And since the technology of bitcoin and Blockchain is becoming more rampant and going mainstream, there is a high possibility to be witness soon to such an election.

https://www.investopedia.com/news/how-blockchain-technology-can-prevent-voter-fraud/
3655  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: The joy of trading the spot market on: September 02, 2021, 02:37:28 PM

Traders have different personalities...

Very true and what works for Mr A may not necessarily work for Mr B, so people need to find and be where's most comfortable for them. Both the Spot and the Futures market are there to make traders have a choice. Definitely, there will be people with a different view of the topic of OP, -" The joy of the futures market". It's all a matter of which works for you.
3656  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Spain bans betting adds - no celebrities, no sport sponsorship, no daytime adds on: September 02, 2021, 04:48:29 AM
Maybe the government is finally getting concerned, since the government allowed regulated gambling in spain in such a way that taxes are being paid by betting and gambling houses and platforms to them, gambling has been a thriving business and income for the government, but on the bad side, the number of gamblers has tripled.

At the last quarter of last year 2020, there was an increase in Spain's online gambling market by 17.7%, imagine the increment this year already before this new ban.


In the article, it says " the stricter measures is aimed at limiting exposure of consumers to gambling ads". To the underaged this is also a big concern.


https://epodcastnetwork.com/spains-online-gambling-market-grew-by-17-7-in-2020/
3657  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Can we do what China did to gaming with gambling? on: September 01, 2021, 04:35:47 PM

 ...Children really need to limit playing digital games for them to enjoy physical activities.

Childhood is a very important stage in a child's life as any habit picked up at that stage by a child can follow him throughout life, that is why it is important for there to a regulation to most activities they are involved as well.

I see no wrong in it as well, parents may have ignored that aspect of parenting and the government is helping to put it under control maybe after an analysis of the number of people i like to refer as children in adult bodies struggling to mature into someone that has control over their excesses.

If a child is not thought control to habits like video games when he is young, who is to say he will know how to keep under check his gambling activities when he has come of age, and maybe now a gambler as well?
3658  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Do you gamble to make money or for FUN? on: September 01, 2021, 04:19:35 PM
So what's your story... Makin Money ?? or For FUN.

In my current financial state and situation, i cannot say that i can even think of gambling seriously for the fun of it, unless of course does little gamble with friends over board or video games.

The very first experience i had of loosing a good sum to a gamble was nothing fun to me at all, i have other activities i do for fun and relaxation, gambling is definitely not one, it is strictly to earn some more money.

Maybe when i am financially stable enough to how i want, maybe then i can do a good sum gamble for fun.
3659  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: What makes spot metal trading attractive? on: September 01, 2021, 04:13:35 PM
Spot metal trading has a number of other advantages, including the ability to tailor trading tactics to your risk tolerance. Agreements between the two sides are competitive, as a big majority of buyers start a price war and give the best pricing to both buyers and sellers. It's a device that's precise, clear, and well-controlled. There is no need to be concerned about illicit transactions. Buyers can anticipate standard quality because the goods are maintained and stocked in good shape. Transactions can be completed more quickly thanks to technological advancements.

Which spot metal trading are you talking about, i was a bit confused when i read OP and then the responses that have followed so far before mine, i had to do a quick research of my own?

Which "spot metal trading are you talking about?"


3660  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: The life span of bitcoin is till infinity on: August 30, 2021, 05:22:32 PM
...but we need to recognize that maybe at some point in the future another Satoshi appears and creates an even better coin and then people decide to adopt it instead of using bitcoin.

Even if satoshi appears and create a coin that he will claim is even better, it cannot still force people's adoption. We all witnessed and are witnessing the transition period of bitcoin where it has moved from non acceptance and skepticism to now acceptance and even adoption by some individuals and nations. Before bitcoin has gotten to this stage, it has built a really strong reputation for it self over the years. For another coin to just appear and be adopted instead of bitcoin, the coin needs to gather and have a better reputation and long standing like bitcoin.
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