If you know any Bitcoin addresses for "Satoshi Nakamoto", "Dread Pirate Roberts", FBI, and others you could include them here. And the numbers alone do not paint a clear picture. It needs one of these things to accomplish that:  |
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"in the dictionary"
There is not one dictionary. There are many.
Google is probably the closest thing to one.
And Wikipedia is the closest thing to one encyclopedia.
Bitcoin is a word. That is not a problem.
It is time for a Bitcoin wallet on every computer and phone.
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I'm guessing if you hold or control lots of bitcoins, it would be wise to break it up into chunks of less than 500, or maybe even smaller.
I agree. But I have not detected a change in that direction yet. And some of the large accounts are orphaned, so they will just sit there. Isn't that an untapped marketing tool? Like a free lottery? Sell the sizzle, not the steak. |
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That leads to a reevaluation of Bitcoin security methods following a Search Warrant Scenario.
Most Bitcoin users operate totally within the law. So any thoughts on this subject would be purely academic.
Most conceivable Search Warrant Scenarios (for a wide range of offenses) would result in seizure of computers, digital storage media, and written documents from the specified residence. In major cases, where it is suspected that the storage media is thoroughly encrypted when not in use, law enforcement personnel have demonstrated techniques of seizing computers "hot" after the encryption is unlocked and the device is in use by the user.
Which would then suggest counter techniques of storing encrypted information off-site and/or storing multiple private keys off-site, in either digital form or durable object "written" form.
Recent events illustrate the potential benefits of multiple accounts, rather than one large one. Almost all arrested individuals are eligible for bail, and even those who are not are allowed visitors and communication with attorneys and relatives. It does not require too much imagination to see how access could be given to one or more Bitcoin addresses for bail, attorney fees, prison barter goods, etc. without an unacceptable risk of losing the entire bankroll. But if the funds are in one very large account, a very high degree of trust would be necessary before disclosing a private key.
Imagine how a person could obtain benefits from some or all of his Bitcoins after all his computer equipment and documents are seized and not returned. It may be easier to imagine if you assume that the individual lives under a repressive regime. You know. One of those evil ones.
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The Foundation does not currently accept Bitcoin or other currencies not backed by the full faith and credit of an issuing government. Wikipedia speaks with forked tongue.Why is your prerequisite for donation that the medium be backed by coercion and tyranny? By what silly logic do you permit donations to advance your cause of openness via currency that is controlled, but not via that which is open? Why do you approve of the freedom of expression when it comes to speech, but not when it comes to money? Why do you value open-source knowledge, yet reject open-source exchange? |
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So... either you are hoping to be stealing from him (or someone else), or you are doing a favor for him (and aiding and abetting an alleged criminal), or stealing from a government?
I look at it this way... Please take this $16,600,522 before the government gets it... |
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It may not be DPR's. If it is, why do you feel entitled to hack at it?
See the thread title. They have his computer, and will analyze every sector and cluster on it, erased or not. |
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Around 2009 I was in #python on irc.freenode.net working on a project to build a frontend for another piece of software, completely unrelated to bitcoin. At this point in life I had never even heard of bitcoins nor had 99% of anyone else i'd imagine. A developer at the time was seeking someone to do some pair coding with.
Maybe it is archived somewhere. Help us find it. What was your ID there? What was the project? What was the piece of software? |
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Different editions, different printings, different words... How many are there for the classic Heinlein SiaSL?
Even if it is lost pirate treasure...
true... mh, someone should probably visit that library...  OK specific edition: Author Heinlein, Robert A. (Robert Anson), 1907-1988 Title Stranger in a strange land. Publication Info. New York : Putnam, [1961]
ISBN 0441790348
Description 408 p. 22 cm.The brain wallet key may be based on a book in the science fiction section of the Glen Park branch of the San Francisco Public Library.   Hint: he was looking at Heinlein (they only have Stranger in a Strange Land) specific edition: Author Heinlein, Robert A. (Robert Anson), 1907-1988 Title Stranger in a strange land. Publication Info. New York : Putnam, [1961] ISBN 0441790348 Description 408 p. 22 cm. Remember me ↓ |
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I'll get right on to that.
EDIT: The password is "swordfish"
password = PrInCeSs BuTtErCuP5.0
Hey it's easy. The password is 1933phfhK3ZgFQNLGSDXvqCn32k2buXY8a too.  Hint: The password starts with the number 5 |
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Brute force won't work. His roommates reported... Ulbricht was more often seen curled up in a living roof sofa reading—possibly sci-fi novels from the local library–when not at his computer. and he was arrested in the tiny science fiction section of the Glen Park (SF) library. private key is based on text from http://www.freewebs.com/yotopia2/Heinlein-Stranger-In-A-Strange-Land.pdf |
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With what you know it should be easy -The Rolling Stones
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<snip> I was hoping to find some connect between this address and the address he unwittingly leaked out 1LDNLreKJ6GawBHPgB5yfVLBERi8g3SbQS in this post: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=6460.msg94424#msg94424Long story short, I think, if my analysis is not wrong, the address 1933phfhK3ZgFQNLGSDXvqCn32k2buXY8a belongs to DPR. He used a tumbler to mix his coins but looks like it wasn't good enough to hide the trail. <snip> Nice work. Properly promoted, this account balance could be an incentive for thousands (or millions) of new Bitcoin users. Download a wallet and spin the wheel as many times as you want for a chance to win. Make lemonade. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_life_gives_you_lemons,_make_lemonade |
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This might be coming - Money Laundering, Cryptocurrency and Financial Crimes Strategy Act (2016)
/thread revive With government seizing bitcoins now and somewhat acknowledging their status as money regulation seems inevitable but I agree with you that bitcoin protocol is in direct conflict with many existing aml and other laws on the books so other then an outright ban what possible regulation can there be?I hesitate to give them specifics. The good news is that they are usually slow and ponderous. |
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