That was a Coinbase transaction (Newly Generated Coins). Each block has one. In 2012, the block reward was 50 BTC, today it is 6.25 BTC.

This one is from the most recent block: https://mempool.space/tx/a475989d6eb9bc8951e88ed0030b1813e025b4f5cfabc111ffc7aa7d9de67d7f

Michael, I'm not fully convinced your crypto recovery biz idea stacks up.  You say you've had this huge breakthrough recovering lost coins, but gotta level about needing more deets to back that up.  Like, show me case studies of it working.  Or have someone reputable audit your technique.  Make sense?

It's nothing personal.  The crypto world has scammers running wild so you really gotta prove yourself trustworthy if youre asking for a truckload of cash and  i wanna believe you dude but extraordinary claims need extraordinary proof these days, feel me?

I wouldn't say that's entirely accurate.  You don't necessarily need to spend money to run a full Bitcoin node.  Nowadays most regular computers have plenty of disk space for storing the whole blockchain. 

As of now, the Bitcoin blockchain takes up around 530 gigs.  but even a cheap laptop these days likely has at least a few terabytes of disk space. and  So for most folks, storing the blockchain wouldnt be an issue or require buying new hardware.

I'm not totally sure what you're asking about with "Zero-Value Transfer".  Maybe you could explain that some more?

If you mean that Zero-Value Token Transfer thing that happens on Ethereum and related blockchains, that's a scam targeting users where they send tokens that don't have monetary value.  But this doesn't really have to do with Bitcoin itself.

Probably makes more sense to ask about it on an Altcoins board if you want to learn more about those kinds of scams.

Welcome! Nice to see a new face around here.  I really think you'll dig this forum community and discuss all sorts of interesting stuff.  Def poke around the forums whenever you're bored to get a feel for how things flow and  Steer clear of toxic rants or junk posts that distract real talk.

Those never help anyone, you know? Anywho, take care and hit me up if you have any qs while settling in!

These two gambling sites seem to be run by the same company.  One of them is properly licensed and regulated, but the other one is totally off the grid, operating without permission or oversight.  Since no one's watching that unauthorized site, there's a decent chance they might try some shady or misleading stuff with their customers that they couldn't get away with on the legit site.   

I mean the legal one has to follow rules and get audited and everything and  the other one though - they can pretty much do whatever they want.  Maybe fudge some odds here and there if they feel like it.  Or just straight up refuse to pay out winnings sometimes.  Without a license, no one can hold them accountable.  So while the two sites might look similar, players gotta realize that the unlicensed one comes with some extra risks.  More potential for getting ripped off and whatnot.   

Dropfliesup, I think Sunderland's idea is solid.  That much money is nothing to sneeze at, so putting in some extra effort seems worthwhile.  Lawyers have more know-how with this stuff, so even without an ironclad legal case for getting your money back, having one draft a strongly-worded letter and persistently needle whoever you can over there could pay off and  you gotta be a squeaky wheel to get the grease as they say.  Don't be a jerk about it, but firmly and repeatedly press them to return what ain't theirs. It might pay off in the end!

When picking a payment processor, ya gotta weigh the good and bad of each option to find the one that works for your biz.  I'd say if you setup your own self-hosted payment processor, like that BTCPay Server, you drive the ship.  And no one can mess with your payments or add crazy fees.  You make the rules and  now that ain't always easy taking things into your own hands.  You gotta put in the effort upfront.  But you get freedom in the long run - no middlemen mucking things up.  At least thats been my experience.  Maybe do some digging, see if going rogue with self-hosted makes sense or if you wanna use a turnkey solution. 

It would probably help if you could tell us a bit more about the transaction itself. Why can't you bump up the fee? Are you the initiator of the transaction? What type of wallet or service did you use? Are you on the receiving end? Do you have access to the private keys of any of the addresses in the transaction chain?

I believe Freebitco.in follows a logical approach when it comes to canceled matches. All bets placed on canceled matches are voided and refunded to the respective bettors.

Here's a quote from TheQuin from a few years ago, I think it still applies:

Yeah! Betting on sports is such a fun way to blend our love of sports with our talent for guessing outcomes.  And I mean c'mon, it makes watching the games way more exciting with some skin in the game! Plus, the chance to win money doesn't hurt either.  So really, why NOT try sports betting? I'm racking my brain but just cant come up with any good reason not to.

So you admit that Craig Wrong is paying you to troll here? 


Centralized, Unsupported, Scam, Pump and dump, Controversial, Patent troll, Malicious ...  Should we continue?

Yes. It's true the bank knows where money flows in and out of accounts.  Financial institutions have reporting duties in many countries - to combat money laundering and tax evasion.  Depending on your local laws.

That said, for certain assets, privacy matters.  In cryptocurrency circles some seek to transact outside official channels and  meeting people face-to-face, trading cash for coin.  It adds hassle, sure, but data remains obscure.  

Ultimately it's about personal choice.  What information are we comfortable sharing? Some care little others deem privacy paramount.  Neither outlook strikes me as right or wrong.  Rather it depends on one's unique situation and convictions.

In areas where crypto is legal, peer-to-peer meetings happen.  Local communities connect people looking to exchange assets without official oversight.  Solutions exist for those valuing confidentiality.  Yet they involve trade-offs - namely time and effort.

You're not the spokesperson for the entire crypto-community.  Just represent your own views - don't try to speak on behalf of some community and  have the courage to ask questions for yourself instead of hiding behind assumptions about what everyone thinks.

The Snowman Hunt catches my interest. So if I understand correctly, clues will only be posted on X/twitter? Is the challenge centered around who finds it first, or are there additional elements that come into play?

Yeah, good point.  It's pretty ridiculous to think some AI bot can foresee what Bitcoin or other cryptos are gonna do.  I guess maybe as a game to guess the future, but folks trusting it to guide investments probably ain't smart.  Same thing with sports - no computer program can reliably call winners and losers.

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Well, it really depends on which AI language model you use.  ChatGPT ain't the only game in town anymore.  Nowadays there's all kinds of options out there - GPT-4, Google's new Bard thats supposed to be better at context, and specialized bots too.  They all got their own strengths and shortcomings. 

Honestly, you lucked out big time in this situation.  I mean realistically, if folks leave their crypto forgot in some online account, they're pretty likely to lose it.  I'd say take em off there quick as you can, from those digital wallets and whatnot, even if we're talking small amounts. Stick 'em in your own personal wallet where you won't lose track.

Stories definitely grab kids' attention, so telling the mysterious tale of Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin's creator, would get them hooked.  So you can capture their curiosity about who this masked mastermind was and how they invented something so groundbreaking.  I bet picturing this cryptic character dreaming up their big brainchild would fire up young imaginations.  

Though people here make a good point - there's probably childrens books or comics on Bitcoin's origins already floating around online.  Even if there aren't, making up our own fun kid-friendly tale of how Bitcoin came to be could be a cool creative project.  It might be interesting to try spinning this compelling yarn into a unique tall tale for young readers.

AI models can struggle making predictions outside the data used to train them.  Historical patterns may not capture new or unexpected events.  While fine for some applications, complex bets with many variables pose a problem.  Each additional game increases variables.  More ingredients in the mix, harder to bake a cake and  can AI get better at this? Maybe someday.  But no guarantees.

Lots of factors feed unpredictability.  Team chemistry, injuries weather.  An ill-timed gust alters the flight of a field goal.  Chaos sneaks into the complex.  So while AI keeps improving, beware overconfidence.

Well now, it seems Duelbits is preparing for a merry Christmas celebration! Just imagining myself opening those big money and cryptocurrency prizes makes me grin.  I'm truly looking forward to what you've got planned!