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541  Economy / Collectibles / Re: [SALES] ✏️🎨🖍️aoluain - Bitcoin Colouring Book - Limited to 50 - 10 Remain on: June 11, 2024, 09:08:35 AM
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542  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Racism in Soccer on: June 10, 2024, 10:56:02 PM
I love football but its sad to see football fans are one of the most racist and toxic fans among any sports. Football indeed is an amazing sports and people might have feeling of nearness to the club or team they support but it don't satisfy the violence and racial slurs the fans generate.
This is more significant in Europe, all of it, including turkey, Latin America and Indonesia.
Football has been associated with disciplines and many players losing their entire career due to simple violations but its absurd to let the fans do such activities without consequence. Teams with toxic fans should be kept under large police presence and any racist remarks should be reciprocated with custody and subsequent fine.

I agree, what is it about soccer and the type of fans it attracts? In any other sports
I watch there isnt any racism towards people who are not White. Tennis, Rugby, Athletics,
I never experience racist spectators.

I stopped watching Soccer years ago, I just found bothe the players and spectators
generally create a very toxic experience, I just cant enjoy it, the toxicity overpowers whatever
bit of true skill we get to see over the space of 90 minutes.

Football, for example, is a beautiful game because it is played by people of all races. I detest racism, but it has also drivenAfrican and African Americans to strive for excellence in order to change the world. Racism presents an opportunity for Africa to rise beyond it, as other continents have done, proving everyone else wrong and emerging as the commercial hub.

Every sport is played by people of different races. IMO most Soccer matches in
the past when I watched bored me, difficult to see the beauty in them.
543  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Rugby] Union / League / Super / Sixes Sevens Pro14 / Cups & Tours / Olympics on: June 10, 2024, 05:02:14 PM
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My other pics are Titans, Cowboys, Broncos, Storm, Sea Eagles and Bulldogs.

Titans, Cowboys, Broncos and Sea Eagles tanked. The scores were gobsmacking to say the least. The Rbbitohs managed to pull a rabbit out their ... Well, you get my drift.

I'm a bit worried for the Broncos, they are sitting now in 8th. If they dont "pull up their
socks" they will be heading towards the bottom.

Rabbitohs - well well well now they have decided to put in a performance, wouldnt at all
be surprised if they start making their way to the top 8.



State of Origin - Women

Last Thursday was game two and the  Queensland Maroons managed to steal
a win on the 68th minute with a field goal, everything hinges on game 3!
544  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: How many Bitcoins do you own or have you collected until now? on: June 10, 2024, 07:26:38 AM
To be honest it's easy to see riches these people could've made just by holding the hundreds of bitcoin they had back then. But the question is, which of them actually held the coins until today? Also taking note that it's far harder to hold with conviction back then compared to today.

But to answer your question: I don't have enough bitcoin; no one does.

Michael Saylor used to say he would go to bed "worrying that he didnt have enough Bitcoin"

I'm not sure that we "worry" but we definitely wish we had more.

That's an interesting question that nobody would honestly answer.

Anyway, I also came here in 2016. Bitcoin was already showing that its potentials are within reach. Alas, I was still naïve, and suspicious too. I came here when a coin was only worth hundreds. And although it was already widely accepted that it could still rise, that it would reach as high as $10,000 or $20,000 was probably moonshot. Or perhaps I was sorely lacking in foresight.

Had I known, I could have bought tens and kept it until today. But I failed that part. So, I might as well make up for that failure and gather as much as I can today. Nothing's too late. A million per coin is a long shot today. But it's just the same story all over again. Tomorrow, we'll look back to this day and be happy we were given a second chance. Others will not enjoy this passing opportunity.

I got in just after you so, Christmas 2016 I when I made the decision to buy my first Bitcoin.
The price was around $1000 and I said I'll play it safe and buy $100!

The majority of early adopters didnt have the foresight to see where Bitcoin was headed
let alone ourselves. I still think we are early too, its hard to believe at $70,000 but others will
look back to these times too with regret at only dipping their toe in instead of the whole leg.
545  Economy / Collectibles / Re: 🔥🔥🔥 Interest check: Casascius 10BTC 🔥🔥🔥 on: June 09, 2024, 08:46:23 PM

Never heard that one before!

@dazedfool - super coins there!
I'd say your best bet would be to get in tough with Michael Saylor, he loves rare stuff and
has the finances to purchase...🤔

546  Economy / Collectibles / Re: I'm surprised this hobby and genre of crypto collectibles isn't more popular on: June 09, 2024, 08:20:10 PM
I think with Stacks Bowers, Heritage Auctions, PCGS, ICG and NGC recognising collectible
crypto coins it open up the space to possible FIAT numismatics for sure.

5 very interesting questions nonetheless ...

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1. The general public just doesn't really know about crypto collectibles or hologrammed coins/bars etc. (i'm leaning more towards this).


Yes, the same way thy dont know or care about FIAT collectibles either.

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2. People don't want to get scammed due to tricksters or rug pulls from shady makers copying the private keys in creation (definitely more relevant).


Possibly a factor but if they dont know about crypto coin collectibles in the first place
it wont be an issue. Its a small concern though, there are plenty if diy's, unloaded, still loaded
10 years on collectibles which could be deemed 'safe'


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3. We are still very early and this space is still maturing & growing.


Thats a possibility because until my opening point we were on our own little niche club


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4. There could be other places online that people are publicly collecting & showing their coins/ products (less likely).


I think they would be found out by now, I might do a search on some numismatic
forums and see if there are crypto sections.

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5. There is a lack of interest because collectibles are already a very niche space to begin with.


Yea this ties in with Q1.
547  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Tennis League All Thread on: June 09, 2024, 07:32:40 PM
Alcaraz was very impressive in some points he played...
there is a clear gap between him and Zverev... the starting odds at @1.35 for the Spaniard was not bad... Despite the physiotherapist's intervention 3 times, he was able to handle the whole match.


Interesting your quote on "clear gap" and I agree bitbollo and @Webetcoins, eventhough
it was a 5 set final early in the 5th set it was clear to me he would win.

The big one for me was the lack of intensity by Zverev again in the 5th set. I didnt make a
bet but I was tempted to do an over of some kind.

I think Carlos is headed for the #1 position, watch out Jannick!
548  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Tennis League All Thread on: June 09, 2024, 01:54:59 PM

Odds for Paolini winner for the WTA final... are @11 !!! Roll Eyes

Ah it was a tough ask for Jasmine to beat Swiatek, at least she took a few games
off her. Jasmine was happy enough to get to the final itself and delighted to be in
the top 10 as a result. She said herself that she never dreamed she would have either!

Today I was hoping herself and Errani would win the doubles final but it wasnt to be.

No wins at all this weekend for Italian players, even the mens doubles yesterday
with Vavassori and Bolelli, still shows Italian Tennis is on the up still.
549  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Rugby] Union / League / Super / Sixes Sevens Pro14 / Cups & Tours / Olympics on: June 09, 2024, 09:22:35 AM
and any hope we had of the Tigers continuing to win some games after their great start to
the season have been truly mauled.



URC quarter finals

All 4 teams playing at home won their matches

Munster 23 - 7 Ospreys
Vodacom Bulls 30 - 23 Benetton
Leinster 43 - 20 Ulster
Glasgow Warriors 27 - 10 DHL Stormers

TBH I was fairly confident that Munster, Vodacom Bulls and Leinster would win but I
had my doubts about the Glasgow Warriors, they did well.

Semi Finals are set

Vodacom Bulls v Leinster
Munster v Glasgow Warriors.
550  Economy / Collectibles / Re: Planning to sell my 0.1 casascius coin. Unredeemed. I have no idea how on: June 08, 2024, 04:16:00 AM


just came here to say that the 48k sale was for the 1 btc type...



Ah damn it, sorry about that, I've edited the post
551  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Tennis League All Thread on: June 07, 2024, 06:00:02 PM
semi-finals today for Roland Garros. The terrible young three are still all in and these 3 are destined to dominate for the next decade.
The most important semi-final will certainly be the first to be played today between Alcnaz and Sinner.
It is difficult to predict the victory even considering the long stop Sinner was forced into in recent months.

Probably Alcaraz will win.

I had an over 37.5 bet on and after the first set with Sinner breaking Alcaraz twice I
really thought it was not going to be a 5 setter, how wrong was I but my bet was good.

It was a thrilling match, very even all the way through with multiple breaks, I didnt see
the stats but I'm guessing Sinner won more points?

Rune v Zverev on now and Zverev is already broken in the first set, still a long way to go...
I've gone with an under 39.5 bet here.
552  Economy / Collectibles / Re: Planning to sell my 0.1 casascius coin. Unredeemed. I have no idea how on: June 07, 2024, 07:15:11 AM
This coin is something a bit special - very nice.

The coin is still loaded for the last 10 years and its load value today is $7130 not including
all the forked values also.

https://blockexplorer.one/bitcoin/mainnet/address/1Agy3ncm9DjKW1A3DC7QsfL9DR3BTA4kwQ

I suggest getting in touch with minerjones if you havent already and get some advice on
the best route to take. I guess that best route will require a little work on your side to make sure
it gets to its destination safely.

Good luck anyway?

Here are a few other auctions/sales of similar 0.1 silver coins, ranges from $9000.
all graded though.

https://scarce.city/auctions/0.1BTC-casascius-silver

http://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-Z8XSC/2013-casascius-01-bitcoin-btc-loaded-firstbits-1agwqxaw-series-3-silver-25-mm-proof-67-deep-cameo-pc

http://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-XS9HU/2013-casascius-1-bitcoin-btc-loaded-firstbits-1agyz2xc-series-3-silver-39-mm-sp-69-pcgs

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5373855.0

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4537195.0

553  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Tennis League All Thread on: June 07, 2024, 06:30:09 AM
Novak Djokovic's injury is regrettable, but the fact that he has been playing top tier for years without a serious injury is something that needs to be studied. He took great care of his body, but the challenges of aging eventually showed up at some point. He had a successful meniscus operation. I wish we could have seen him win another tournament, it will be difficult for him to recover now.
I don't know if it will be Alcaraz or Sinner in the final, but I think Zverev will beat Ruud. One of these three guys will be the champion. Ruud wouldn't have beaten Djokovic if he wasn't injured.

I agree with everything you say, I also think it will be very challenging for djokovic to
win another tournament. He is 37 now, Rafa 38, it looks like these are the years where
the body starts to say enough.

Ruud, yea he might be a clay court specialist  or his favourite surface but I think
Zverev, Sinner and Alcaraz have more to their game. Zverev is favourite @ 1.77 v 2.00

and to take it a bit further I dont think Zverev can beat either Alcaraz or Sinner ATM.
554  Other / Meta / Re: [Voting 2024] Bitcoin Pizza Day on Bitcointalk 🍕 on: June 06, 2024, 09:18:27 PM
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I vote for: #19, #22, #30, #42, #90
555  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Tennis League All Thread on: June 06, 2024, 08:18:42 PM
On women's single, Iga Świątek still is unbeatable.  Her arch rival Aryna Sabalenka is already out of race and Mirra Andreeva had been a surprise success. I guess Iga and Mirra would win their semis to meet in finals.
Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka lost in the quarterfinals only made it easier for Ribs Swiatek to defend her title because in my opinion Coco Gauff in the semifinals or also opponents in the final will not give something special, even I think for the women's section it becomes unattractive, my prediction in the semifinals or maybe in the final we will see Swiatek giving bagels to his opponents or only a score of 6-1 6-1.
In many meetings, Coco Gauff only won once at WTA Master last year and that was not Swiatek's favorite surface.

Interestingly in the Men's, there will be a new champion, and the most awaited semifinal Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz, my prediction player from this draw will have a big chance of becoming a champion.

Iga Świątek as expected won in a straight set against Coco Gauff to reach the finals. I had predicted Julia Avdeeva to win or at least give a competition to Jasmine Paolini but she lost in a straight set. There's no option for any other player to win it except Iga Świątek. The best odds for her is 1.2

Even though Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are higher rated players, I think Casper Ruud would have better chance as clay courts are a bit different than other courts and Casper Ruud has a better record on it. I remember back in time when Rafael Nadal kept winning French Open even though he was not even near to title on other grand slams.

and Paolini got the job done against the Russian teenager Andreeva in two easy sets
6-3 and 6-1. She now faces Swiatek in the final.

The odds suggest Paolini doesnt have much of a chance, 1.05 v 9.00, I kind of agree
with those odds, I dont think she can beat swiatek, unfortunately and possibly
a bet under 17.5 might be a winner too...



Alcaraz v Sinner - most people are favouring Alcaraz, the odds are 1.59 v 2.30, I dont
know what to think about that, my head I suppose says Alcaraz but my heart is with
sinner for sure.

Is it even going to 5 sets I wonder?
556  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Rugby] Union / League / Super / Sixes Sevens Pro14 / Cups & Tours / Olympics on: June 06, 2024, 09:39:48 AM
Game one of the 2024 NRL State of Origin kicks off in under two hours. My money is on Queensland to win.

Game two of the Women's SOO is in 24 hours from now.

#QUEENSLANDER !!!

Final score 38 - 10

It was a fairly gritty game with a NWS player sent off in under nine minutes due to a head collision that saw the Qld player off for the rest of the game after a H.I.A. (head injury assessment).

Three of the end to end running trys by Qld were through the hole made by the NSW player sent off. One Dolphins players did his teams "fin" salute when he scored the first try of the night. Qld captain Dally Cherry-Evans was player of the match repeatedly setting up try assists including a precision kick from the left straight under the goal posts which was grounded by another Qld player who scored three of Qld's tries.

Given Dally Cherry-Evans is on a high (and also Captain of the Sea Eagles), I'll say the Sea Eagles will win their game this weekend.

Just reading about that head collision here

There is actually a bit of controversy around Joseph Sua’ali’i's appointment.

Crazy play and wreckless too, kind of goes back to the early days of NRL "rough and tumble"
and "anything goes" type of play. That Red card definitely had an affect on the game outcome.

So the Mens Maroons have a win in the pocket.
and the Womens Blues have a win in the pocket. Blues are favourite for todays match

Its probably going to go Queensland Maroons for the Men and NSW Blues for the Women.
557  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Tennis League All Thread on: June 05, 2024, 09:39:58 PM
My money tonight is on Rybakina, Sabalenka and Gauff - good odds too.

Rybakina lost to Paolini, Sabalenka is up a set but having abdominal pain and trailing in the 2nd set 2:4

Is Gauff playing tonight tho?

and Sabalenka lost to the 17 year old Andreeva!

Two great matches.

Italian Tennis again is in the spotlight with Paolini, she is such a fighter. Both Jasmine
and Elena made a fantastic match with multiple breaks of each other.

And well done to Andreeva for holding her nerve to book a spot in her first GS semi final
against an injured/out of form Sabalenka.

Paolini now faces Andreeva, I would favour Jasmine but she is under dog at 2.15.
558  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Australia's first Bitcoin ETF just opened for trading on: June 05, 2024, 09:14:46 AM
The reason for the fees and the people investing funds in ETF is that they don't want the hassle of investing the time to learn how to buy directly or something. It's hard, especially for those people who are not tech-savvy to invest in it but ETFs give the market with old money that has never been in the crypto market. I think it's a great thing that ETFs were approved.

Thats it, institutional investors make a call to their asset manager, they are not interested
in buying a hardware wallet, transferring FIAT to an exchange after going through
the hassle of KYC/AML, transferring Bitcoin to the wallet etc.

They view a Spot Bitcoin ETF the same as Gold, they dont physically have ownership
of the Gold or any other asset they invest in.

In big business, Time is money.

So This is great news for Australian investors, it opens up exposure to Bitcoin which is
more and more seen as a very viable investment option for any portfolio.

I wonder if this is the reason the Bitcoin market is in the Green today?
559  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Can you pay for car repairs with Bitcoin? Why not :) on: June 05, 2024, 08:58:38 AM
Great move by the OP and great that the OP realises that Bitcoin can be an alternative
payment system to FIAT.

At the same time he is validating Bitcoin as reputable by aligning it with his reputable business
and it starts Bitcoin conversations with customers. Its all good!
560  Economy / Collectibles / Re: [AUCTION] Bitcollector Artwork PRINTS - Limited Run of 21 on: June 04, 2024, 07:57:08 PM
...and me for slot #3 @ 0.0008
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