Looking to sell my Medical Token Currency (MTC) for BTC. It’s already listed in HitBTC. Contact me thru pm if interested.

That would be the dream. Many bitcoin or crypto users would want this to happen and would prefer this kind of payment system. It’s going to be easy and convenient for them if this were the case. As of now, there are even btc users who are looking for places where they can use and purchase with their btc like airplane tickets, retail stores or places online because this will be convenient for them. If this somehow turns into reality and their won’t be the need for high transaction fees and long confirmation times then it would be like living the dream.

It’s normal for FUDs to appear at instances like these. Then a bunch would bandwagon and leave a bunch of negative comments even while they don’t know what they’re saying. There are many who are gullible who believe these kinds of comments even if they are credible nor should not have any bearing. It’s sad that there are still many who get victimized and affected by this.

I still think that it’s hard for whales to day trade even when they have tons of bitcoin to dump. The price of bitcoin is constantly changing in a day so it may be hard for them to have the right timing. They can turn the tides to their favor though since dumping can make the price go down, and they can choose to buy however I believe that this doesn’t always follow. It may be possible that there are times when they dump and the price would remain the same.

There are those who play for entertainment and in a way, it may be considered as "gain". It gives them some sort of fulfillment or sense of satisfaction after having won a few times. Even while it is risky or that there is a high chance of losing your money, the fulfillment one gains from gambling is beneficial for others. Many keep on pointing out how bad gambling is and gambling is usually associated to negativity but we can see some benefits from it by looking at it with a different perspective.

I once saw a forum full of bounties where various ICOs and bounty campaigns were being promoted their however it eventually failed. Since most of its users were bounty hunters, there was not much discussion happening. There are actually many forums that try to replicate bitcointalk.org and even copy the same interface even though it's too outdated however not many succeed because they don't get the same audience nor do they attain enough users.

Unfortunately, some people’s selfishness affect others. While their actions enrich themselves, it makes it unfair to others. But it’s true that we can’t blame the whales because almost everyone have their own selfish motives. In fact, a majority of the users here joined for the bounties and in a way their actions also affect the other users. The world is like that and it’s filled with selfishness.

Fortunately for others like you, they don’t have to get a loan in order to survive. Some have no choice but to get a loan first. As much as possible, we must avoid having debts otherwise this will just be a burden or a bother. If you’re financially capable enough to live without having to borrow money, you’d be better off. Establishing a financial plan will help out in handling one’s debts.

It’s going to be hard to get rid of the stigma there is that cryptos are associated to scams and crimes because of the numerous incidents that happen. Unless there is proper information dissemination, people won’t fully understand cryptocurrencies. Having this kind of courses will enable the future generation to properly apply cryptocurrencies instead of misunderstanding them. Let’s hope other countries will have the same initiative.

Having a rank based restriction sounds good. Instead of allowing almost anyone to be qualified to manage a campaign, there should be some control over it otherwise the shitposting/spamming will just continue. If that is implemented, some day bounty managers will be limited. IMO, the Ivory Tower already suffices and there’s no need to open up more boards. The forum is not a total loss - there are still a few threads worthwile reading with a few constructive posts here in there but it’s a needle in a haystack.

Are there still slots available for full member? I would like to apply

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Indeed, the need for massive electricity consumption has been a problem for bitcoin. At this rate, bitcoin mining is not very sustainable however bitcoin needs it. There's no control over the use of electricity because the government controls it and miners are at their mercy. Even with mining equipment advancing to keep up with the demand, the electricity consumption remains to be a problem for miners because it doesn't get any cheaper. It may be likely that bitcoin's need for electricity will be its "weakness" and may eventually kill it unless a solution is made. Other than being a weakness, this huge electricity consumption is also very bad for the environment.

Perhaps one other reason why most people choose to use remittances vs banks is because of its accessibility. Remittances may be found almost anywhere - from malls to almost any corner of a street. As compared to banks, remittances are more accessible especially for those who live in the provinces. Also, the fees are lower so people opt for the remittances especially since many make transfers from province to cities or overseas. It also does not have that much requirements as compared to opening up an account in a bank. The citizens choose it for the convenience.

I don’t think there should be a fee in order to acquire a rank of “Bounty Manager”. It should probably be earned through trust or sort of like how merits are earned. The mods or DT members should be able to give them some points of some sort which establishes them as worthy to become a bounty manager because they are able to do their job well.

However, even if a system like that will be established, not all will choose to hire an “established” campaign/bounty manager for their campaigns especially if it will cost a high fee. It would be cheaper if they hired someone who offered low fees even if they are not well known, so long as its for a lower price. Quality post may not be so important for them because their aim is advertisement and promotion - a job that may be done through spamming.

But, if the community chooses to solely participte in campaigns managed by the “established” campaign managers because of their well known trust and integrity, then its possible that the allowance of anyone becoming a bounty manager will slowly dissipate. Quality posters will be known as a great way to advertise a signature because it has been payed for good money. Also, a good and quality post is always more attractive than a shitty/non-sensical one. Once a quality post is encountered, the likeliness for the signature to be clicked is increased and those seeking to run a campaign would now want to hire quality posters and not just users who post numerously.

It’s likely that most online casinos don’t have licenses so OP’s suggestion as plausible and also beneficial for both parties.

Perhaps a good way to engage in the pay it forward activities would be to make the participants promote crypto in some way such as sharing in facebook or tweeting. In a way, this would contribute to spreading awareness about crypto or bitcoin.

Great advice. A great majority have been blinded by the thought that they will get rich through crypto and this has made them prioritize less what is important like their jobs or families. Some even sacrifice their assets or savings just to be able to invest. It’s good that OP was able to maintain his job, especially since he has mentioned that he relies on it and it has made him live a comfortable life.

While it is fun to inform ourselves about crypto, we must remember to manage our time properly otherwise our other priorities will suffer. There are other far more important things like our job, and family even which we should spend more time on.

I agree, and I hope that this would help spread positivity for bitcoin. With the many scams these days, it has made other people think that bitcoin is associated to illegal activity. Motives like this would make even fellow btc users like us to realize that there is a bigger picture with the use of btc other than the hope of getting rich in the future or as a mode of transfer or a payment system.

Words such as those coming from someone like Frank Abagnale would really mean that the blockchain is revolutionary. He must have been the master of frauds for he was able to make his way through a number of professions and fished millions of money through deceit. He was then hired to countercheck possible false checks because of his expertise. Through the ages, the system of security has changed and now that blockchain has emerged, it would truly change the game even which Frank Abagnale was a master of.

IMO, these new regulations are not so straining as they seem. These may even help reduce fictitious accounts and identities which may constitute fraud. It may be alarming for some especially for those who value their freedom with the use of crypto but these new regulations do not constrain too much its users. I would much prefer to have a secure and safe system rather than participate in a world where criminals are free to run about.

I beg to differ. There is still the possibility for you to lose your earnings in online gambling. It’s possible to have scams or phishing schemes in the form of these online gambling sites, so it’s not yet 100% safe and secure as compared to traditional gambling. It may still be susceptible to hackers even with the presence of strong security and protection. Needless to say, nothing is 100% safe and there’s the possibility of losing your money anywhere.