Right, so early Olieviera win, pretty big upset on Rose (the odds were 1.2 IIFC), spectacular KO for my pick Ferguson, in general, not a great weekend for my picks.

Hope not on a wayward path here (and I'm really unsure as I see MMA tags and boxing tags, even UFC tags in some of the news reports am seeing, maybe someone can share a link that explains all the differences and paths because I actually can't locate one) but whoever chose Bivol in the prediction special should be pretty pleased -- whomever chose an all out Bivol should be even happier (most punches).

I did choose him, but went for a more balanced selection and apparently, reports I'm reading are also surprised it went to unanimous when all judges went for Alvarez in the first 4 rounds.

Think there are plenty of examples you could look at from the global South in teaching them about IT without the hardware. And I think there is where you gain the most useful impact, when you teach and equip them with practical skills to use IT -- not Bitcoin.

Tell them about Bitcoin as part of economics, maybe even politics, I'd say. And Bitcoin algorithm and security as part of computer engineering. But that's jumping way ahead of yourself and them to seriously teach them about Bitcoin when they don't even understand how to access the internet (assuming so if the school doesn't even have computers).

Yeah, this was the one match I thought made our run in tougher than City's. We're actually top on goal difference but City will wipe that out easily and Pep will want to make sure that cushion gets bigger in case of any last emergencies.

A bit of a downer for me, but nevertheless, probably better we have even more pressure on ourselves to win everything left. 5 games, 5 wins, it's a mountain of a task but hey, sprinkles all the more drama for everyone, yeah?

Excuse me for the paraphrase or misquote slightly on 2 parties I knew who got into Bitcoin, in 2017, and 2018, respectively.

One said: "Sometimes you don't have to understand it, you just have to get on the wave, because the tsunami's coming in a few years". This party sold in 2019. Was actually even more relieved in 2020 March (3k they thought was a bullet avoideD).

The other bought of course as Bitcoin was winding down from 20k, highly educated, whale type, making me look puny. Spent a lot of time qualifying his buy, from long-term perspective, economic future, etc etc. Long term, yay, great. Met him again last year when Covid was just lifting (before the second mini lockdown) and apparently had let it go for... Ripple.

And I've posted several times meeting long-termers who were in years before I ever had my first satoshis... who exited great fear of the future... right after the 20k ATH.

So what I've learnt is, even among the minority who claim that they believe Bitcoin is long term, many don't have the fortitude to stomach years of "winter".

Good calls on Chelsea drawing Ulven and jayce. I didn't watch but saw they added 6 mins injury time, only for Coady to equalise in 97th min and the match to end 100'... screwed me out of an exact score, but most of us put that anyway. I knew Chelsea were wobbly but this is really bad for their standards. Hopefully they carry this form on to Wembley heh.

Oh and goodbye Burnley new manager bounce? They're so going to regret booting Dyche.


Yeah, Kane should have figured that out earlier as he was supremo wearing an England shirt from deep positions, guess Conte's helped hammer that in. They're amazing to watch really. I still remember Son's solo as if it was recent, and that's pure and direct attacking instinct I just really like to watch.

Just saw also Liverpool's had 140 offsides this season so far, 60 more than the next high line team (didn't mention who but I suspect City). So Alisson being on top 1v1 has been absolutely instrumental for when that line does fail (and it did often against Villareal and City heh, thank god we don't have them again).

Ah man Saints. They had almost a fully fit squad and still managed to stumble. Bookies thought it was a fair result but I would have thought Saints could at least score a goal. Oh well, no harm done, but I'd still prefer for them to get 43 points and move into mathematical safety.


I'm definitely doing live betting on this game, and was doing it even in semis. We definitely know the scripts for both clubs, and their love and ability to do comebacks actually make for great hedging opportunities.

I'd even go HT Liverpool win, then if nothing changes by 75th minute, Real win. I know the games have been free-flowing too so far, so depending on how the season ends, I might even just go for next goal in 10 mins live betting every time a fresh bet comes.

Real's actually been ok-ish for me as I bet against them in 1st leg PSG, for them in 2nd leg Chelsea, and 2nd leg City =D

Don't hate but just yesterday was filling in a questionnaire about how likely I'd be to use Lightning for the majority of transactions, or even move all my use off-chain and I chose an answer of "only if I were prevented from using on-chain".

I know that's a bit of a misnomer since if I couldn't use Bitcoin network I don't see how I'd be allowed to go on Lightning BUT I've never fully understood the mechanics of it.

Now I see this thread I wonder if it's another reason that'd push me to L2.

Definitely not fewer than two years, agreed. Buying now even will likely have you grimacing in pain for the next two years. Similar to when you bought in 2018... So if you are the kind to sweat every day checking your portfolio, just buy regularly with no expectations... Other than you will be staring at massive losses in the short term.

Again, just based on my relatively short experience and those who came in later.

Yeah, I think I recall putting Barca for a win with 1.5 handicap, thought it would be just enough but Real really have been playing poor.

In fact, among the "giants" of their respective leagues, Juventus, Real/Barca, Bayern have all been shocking in almost every game I've watched at least for the first half season. Barca really improved post Xavi and Real, Bayern also had their bright spots but in general, you switch on and watch and you're wondering how on earth these teams cost a lot of money put together.

The overperforming stats thing is also something I believe in somewhat, but Liverpool have now entered 5th season overperforming, (even last season with our lowest expected goals ratio under Klopp, and lowest expected points, we still managed to outperform). I used to fear the season when we "return to the mean" but with the squad getting stronger than ever, I think our "expected" stats rise, so it's okay to underperform a little.

Man, well done, well done! Such a worthy win, and shame on me for actually having Juve on a ticket (the hell was I thinking when they really have nothing to play for).

Lecce do love being whipping boys, but good to see a new name, maybe they become another Salernitana? And yes I know it's too early to call them safe, but there is this little thing called momentum and they're brimming with it.

Getting only a point from a bad United side, then losing to Lampard's poor Everton? And to a mistake on the ball? Yeah, extremely disappointing, so while I'm still going for a Chelsea prediction, I'd happily put money on Wolves DNB.

Son-Kane are still the pairing I respect most in modern football, and the S Korean is chasing Salah for the Golden Boot, they'll be incentivised to try and close that gap. But that's great news for me because I'd want them to try and attack so we can go for their throats too.


Yeah, it'll be a really sad story for me personally too, followed Leeds in Championship, and yeah, I had my thoughts about Bielsa and there was no option in the end but to sever the hand pulling them down underwater (though his was also the one pulling them up in the first place) but I feel like they've lost their soul already and it's apparent.

Most meaningless stat ever in a final though. Case in point City: 8 goals conceded in 6 games in Group Stage, and 0 goals until they met Real, then conceded 6 goals.

It's the opposition, not the competition, in a final.


Thanks for the reminder haha. I'll also remind myself to post an update on OP once the finals are over. Think it'd be useful to have one place to see historical results.

Ancelotti himself didn't seem too perturbed by the result actually. Funny that that was one of the last matches against a "big team" where they were the favourites and they got hammered pretty badly.

I definitely think the derby should be at least interesting to watch, and best thing is EPL's last game ends before that. Simeone's defence of the title was utterly humiliating this season, they may just want to take it out on Real.

Move this topic to Meetup subforum, you'll get more views and likelier participation from there.

Off topic or relevant: I've seen a lot of memes about Brazilian pizzas. Bananas, nestum, nutella, hotdogs. Will the meetup disappoint?

Or by metaverse do you mean it's not even going to have physical food enter our gut?

Yeup, I finally backed them in the pool 2-1 and got a nice exact score to end the round and confirm the yellow cap but I have a feeling nothing much will change the next remaining games as the pool standings are more or less highly imbalanced at the top heh. My focus right now at this late stage is to actually avoid the usual betting pitfalls and just hang on tight on big games so I try to end the season not too badly, as this has been my worst betting season in 4 years. Also not fun that Bitcoin is getting battered, not that it's fully related heh.

What a turnaround for this team, I'm not even following it much but I sense the crazy emotion their fans must be going through right now. I noticed bookies actually putting them as the favourites now! First time for everything?

Remember we had that Black Monday (Thursday? Can't remember) a year after the last halving so we should expect some tougher times ahead too -- though if the supercycle is invalidated, it could also spell a missing severe winter. Stack them, gentlemen.


We had smart contracts and NFTs about 2 halvings ago though But yes, the progression in use case, the foundational strengths, real-world impact, "light speed" I guess.

Don't know whether to crack a grin or just nod in approval reading Mourinho's post-match interview.

Gotta hand it to the guy though, he goes to a club, and he takes them to a European final (and wins it). He's the first coach now to be in the final for all the different (modern) renditions of UEFA competitions, bet you he's pretty chuffed up about it all.

Tammy's goal taken them to it, too.

And yeah, I dislike his tactics and strategies but track record alone proves he's the kind of guy who knows how to win cups. This has got to be Roma's.

If I were betting on the outcome, I'd definitely lean on "most eventful". Whether or not that proves to be entertaining is another thing completely. But yeah, I like new stuff and seeing how drivers react (or perhaps how much they disobey or ask for team advice heh).

Verstappen's got to be itching to go for this though. Don't think it'll end up DNF but he's sure to ruffle some feathers heh, like you said. Unique without being crazy is what I'd expect from this weekend.

I'd agree. Pay some guy several hundred dollars a week that you know almost for certain he'll gamble away as free money, and add more of his into chasing the losses, and you sort of have a self-serving use case.

And you get visibility in the threads HE is active in (which may not necessarily even be close to he types of threads a "high quality" poster might even think to visit).

Preferable, you'd also want more of his type -- birds of a feather.

So yeah, definitely makes sense for a sig camp to recruit based on their needs.

Blessed start for Rangers, pretty heavy hitting and desperate hassling earning them cards all over though, so it's a hard-fought lead. Did expect them to score as they're always lifted at Ibrox but couldn't ask for a better end to the first half, really. Think the real achievement was reducing Leipzig to zero shots on target. Long as they maintain that after the restart we're good.

@cryptfrka if they pull it off again, they might need a secret thank-you party for Creswell huh. But Hammers surely out, though, yeah? 10 men need to score 2 goals...