Is this spreadsheet created by you based on information you provided in this post, or it's coming from original Charity team? This is obviously different from previous spreadsheet and I can't access it because it's locked for reading and I don't have google account here. Can someone post screenshot or transfer data to other document that is open for reading, if it's not erased or locked. Let's say someone offered me 0.2BTC to spend on charitable causes in my country, and let's say it didn't occur to me the person who offered it was breaking his own promise by taking the money out of escrow when he handed it to me. I think, in the spirit of trying to help people, overlooking that mistake can be forgiven.
But then, when spending someone else's money on charitable causes, I would be meticulous in keeping track of everything. Partially because it's the right thing to do, but mainly because it's the only way I can prove I used the money properly.
If you sent that 0.2 btc to any organization that accepts Bitcoin donations for charity, how exactly would you track their spending habits and check they are not abusing this money? I think that everybody remembers notorious fake hunanrightsfoundation who is still acepting donations for who knows what, maybe for arming his hezbollah paramilitary units. Even for legit big charity organizations you can't really see and verify how they are spending money, but I am sure they are keeping transactions in private for personal records. Someone could even hold grudge and complain about donations for bitcointalk forum and paying for new invisible forum software  |
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There is no single person behind these accounts. We are a big family. Every member is running it's individual account. You can verify through IP address.
Oh really? You are all one big happy family, so much that you are even sending coins to each other... He can't verify any IP adresses because he is not a moderators, and it's trivial to change address using some vpn service, Tor browser or even Opera browser. Is exchanging of merits between alternative accounts a problem? What can happen with less than 50 merits?
Sending merits to your alt account is a clear case of merit abuse, and you would be surprised how many members are doing it. I am not sure if this is the case here, especially in small local board but when you have money/coins exchanged between them it becomes much more suspicious. On top of that all mentioned accounts are participating in same bounty campaign. PS I think I might just have one more member Sumikhanom500 who is using same twitter account, same as mister family man Rehan Zakir: |
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Sorry, but I'm not convinced. You have referred to the old model and those investigation in the distant past are known for me.
I am not trying to convince anyone thick skull about anything, and if you are happy with closed source phone lookalike crap, with totally unknown components hidden inside, no secure element, coming from Hong Kong, with fake most-secure label, than go ahead and use it. Btw old Ellipal is not some 100 years old device from distant past, it was developed and sold just two years ago, and new device is exactly the same shit in new metal package. I also found some interesting reviews: !!!AVOID ELLIPAL AT ALL COST!!! Over 2.5 months waiting for this. WORST costumer service EVER. They answer questions with answers that don’t answer the question. In the EU they send it to Germany storage to send it around the EU. So no import costs for EU ppl, as they import it to there location in Germany. And we order it from Germany, not Hong Kong. First package arrived they said, but it did not. Now they send my package, that got lost in the mail (there private delivery service mail), from Hong Kong. Result, import is 1/3 of the total price for import. And they don’t want to pay that. Despite import being in the item price if they distribute it from Germany. So not gone pay that cost on top of everything i already paid. They don’t want to pay it, instead saying i need to pay it and they will pay it back. So that is a big red flag for scamming. Also, they said they would pay 25$ back for the import. But the import is 76,79$. They are just faking delivery with there own transport services. And then asking you to pay even more if the package does not arrive. Seems like they are having some delivered just to seem legit. Immens amount of reviews of ppl getting nothing, not getting refunds. And a lot of review that are pos that seem like paid reviews. Keeping all mails of conversation for legal reasons. They said i would get a refund, but i am pretty sure i wont or it will be a refund waaay lower then the price i paid. I bought my Titan in late 2019 – at first I was happy about the build quality, but this changed according to problems updating the firmware – the ellipal support first sent a second magnet-adapter, because my wallet could not find the sdcard to update the firmware – after months of back and forth the support send a new Titan where they already had done the firmware update and I sent my first one back – now – a year later I again tried to make a firmware-update – and again I have troubles – this time my Titan finds the sdcard, but it tells me, the firmware is up to date, even if it is NOT …. The Magnets from one of the adapters are falling out of the adapter itself since 3 weeks ago, so this adapter is now broke too … sadly I purchased a Ledger, and I transfered my holdings to the Ledger device ….. really disapointed … great concept, but this type of trouble is nothing to HODL long term … sorry – I CAN NOT REDOMMEND it any longer https://www.hardware-wallets.net/ellipal-titan-review/Ellipal = Zero transparency. End of discussion for me about this Ellipal Junk. |
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Can you prove your statement? Without it I would consider your words as empty ones.
I have proof from 2019 made by Ledger Donjon team (they said this device is quite similar to a low-end mobile phone) when they extracted seed from old Ellipal wallet, and you can see how it looks inside . This is probably one of the worst junk I ever saw used in hardware wallets, and I am sure nothing much is changed from inside with their new ''Titan'' version with metal enclosure. Cellular technology EDGE; GPRS!?, HSPA+, Bluetooth, Wi-fi, GPS.... all inside Ellipal wallet, even FM radio if you get bored and want to listen some music on Ellipal   https://donjon.ledger.com/Ellipal-Security/PS To be as objective as possible, I am posting reply written by Ellipal developers in December 2019: https://www.ellipal.com/blogs/news/ledger-donjon-vulnerability-study-and-the-development-of-the-ellipal-titan?_pos=1&_sid=47f3caf51&_ss=r |
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Even the University of Cambridge's Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index shows that China is not mining anything.
I never considered anything Bitcoinrelated coming from University of Cambridge to be reliable even before this. We know that some big mining pools are from China (Antpool, ViaBTC, Binance pool, etc.) and I doubt they really removed all their asic miners from China. There could be some flaws in the translation, but it seems that their realized goal is to create a monitoring system to snitch on potential miners. Accuracy is secondary, I figure, once the list gets into the hands of the Government there …
Chinese government is known for their monitoring of every aspect of their citizens, so we can understand why they are probably preparing to open hunting season for anyone mining Bitcoin. Problem is that I think rest of the world is trying to follow China more and more with this totalitarian control system. |
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Does anyone have any idea how consensus will be established to make bitcoin quantum resistant? Or when this will likely be implemented?
I read something about this few days ago and it's all related with Taproot upgrade that happened recently, this will enable to mitigate any quantum attacks, but I have no idea how exactly this will be achieved. On the other hand, I remember few months ago some people screaming how Taproot is bad for privacy and it just increases possibility of quantum bugs. EDIT: I just remembered the source of information for my first sentence, it was from Trezor blog: The concern over quantum computers has been going around for years, mostly leveraging the fact that currently utilized signature schemes (both ECDSA and Schnorr) are susceptible to the theoretical threat of sufficiently-advanced computers breaking the cryptography.
As Jeremy Rubins argues in his recent blog on the topic, a previously disabled Bitcoin opcode called OP-CAT could help in this regard. As we mentioned above, Taproot brings an easier implementation of new opcodes, and OP_CAT is among those under consideration, as it could help with use cases such as those described by Rubins. https://blog.trezor.io/taproot-v2-how-will-the-latest-bitcoin-upgrade-evolve-in-the-future-e8559d0c5886 |
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Ideally, I would say get neither and start exploring other options. Personally, I've pretty much abandoned hardware wallets for the time being until I find a device and company which don't have significant flaws/bugs/vulnerabilities as above (or until Trezor release a new device which fixes the above vulnerability).
I would also choose neither of them at this moment, ledger because of known reasons you mentioned and many other issues with their devices. I wouldn't buy Trezor know until they release new device with secure element, and I would buy it only if the price is somehow reasonable. Good alternative option is always doing cold storage with your old computer/laptop that has fresh Linux OS and disabled any internet connection. Ellipal is just a smartphone repackaged into hardware wallet, I think that someone even found inside device there is all elements for wi-fi, bluetooth, and internet connection.  Besides that, Ellipal is closed source, it's not supporting multisig setup, not supporting 3rd party wallets like Electrum, and I am not sure if they even started to support Segwit addresses... |
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I've never heard of it, but their website throws off a bunch of red flags immediately.
They are no-custodial wallet, but they use Amazon and Google Cloud Platform for their node and relay servers, and I wouldn't recommend this wallet to anyone. Hexa team is not looking like that great and apps have only few installs and mixed reviews on App Store and Google play. Looks like they are somehow connected with Swan Bitcoin, that is much more famous and advertised by Max Keiser all the time. I can't find much information on how you would recover your wallet or extract your private keys should Hexa disappear or their servers go offline.
It's not like regular wallet recovery for sure, but they tried to implement some splitting scheme. They have system of encrypted recovery keys that are split parts of seed words in five recovery keys, and you can gain access to your funds if you have any 3 recovery keys. |
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Do you know of different cold storage app for Android? Can you please share? You can use any wallet that is supported by your android phone, if you remove sim card and disable any wi-fi, bluetooth and internet connection. Problem I have is that older phones stops supporting most of the apps, so you can't really install anything on them if they are few years old. In my case I could only install Mycelium wallet on Android v4 or v5 for testing purposes. Is there any similar solution I've missed? Some emulator under Android and installing the cold storage under that emulator? Then how I handle the camera/QR reader? Emulator would probably work installed on offline computer, camera QR would work just fine if you have it on your computer/laptop (tested and works). Problem is that most of this android emulators are closed source and full of junk, but more wallets will probably be supported than with ancient Android phones. It's all wrong and I should abandon the idea? I wouldn't use smartphones as cold storage for various reasons, having regular offline computer/laptop with software wallet installed on Linux OS is much better option. |
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Faxes are being used less and less every year so I don't know how much usable Bitcoin Fax will be in reality.
Cool thing is that you can send pdf fax to anyone who owns fax machine even if you don't have fax machine yourself.
I checked prices on their website and they are very affordable (except maybe zone 7 countries), especially if you pay with Lightning Network they accept.
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That just confirms that old theory that you are one of his alts. I didn't hear this theory myself, but yeah if you are speaking multiple languages you immediately become a prime suspect in this investigation. The way I read lauda's parting message is that he was dox'ed, or at least partially dox'ed. He was not dox'ed at all, but he almost got banned from forum and accused for plagiarism that ruined his dear reputation. His option was to accept that (probably impossible for Lauda) or to quit and retire on his own terms and become immortal figure. btw. As you already mentioned marlboroza, do you know is it everything was ok with him, he left quietly.
I don't have any information about him, but I suspect that years of daily smoking famous brand of cigarettes in this forum finally finished him off, in a virtual way.  |
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Now on to the others, If 1 person is tagged then all 3 should be tagged. Cabalism13 for running the charity incorrectly and making bad decisions, bl4nkcode for showing a poor example of how an escrow should operate, and crwth for agreeing to go along with it.
I am not going to tag any of them yet and I will give them more time to show more transaction proofs, not only images for their donation work. It needs time to reproduce everything, especially if they had sloppy or no records keeping, but it can be done in few weeks top. What I really feel we should do is get with all 3 of these guys and do some kind of audit. Good luck in getting any real audit for this charity I am not sure how Bitcoin is exactly regulated in their country and how they converted BTC to fiat money, they later used for purchasing donation stuff. In the end we still need to trust their word, because it's not easy to track any coins once they get in exchange wallets. Now let's assume we get this whole mess figured out. Should the charity remain open? Will these guys ever have the full trust of the community again so they could operate the charity if they ran it correctly?
They are obviously keeping things open and still working, according to latest post in their topic made by crwth. I would keep this charity running only if the come clean with previous work, and if in future they show exact amount of money/btc spent for something, along with images and short explanation. |
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OP is now going next level trolling after he first tried to earn few dollars from his coinbaazar ref code, and offering ''free'' bitcoin for some sign up. You can't really take seriously someone who claims that he is official representative of some talkoncrypto company, if he is asking people questions about Bitcoin ''server''. I know I had previous conversation with him in forum, but he is now officially going to my ignore list, not worth wasting time with him anymore. |
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Was that Bitmart or Bitmax? I guess it was Bitmax. If I'm correct, I have heard/read Bitmax aka ascendex has been hacked a few days ago.
It was BITMART exchange just like I said, so please don't confuse people more with posting something that you didn't check yourself, and it would only take you few seconds of your time... Source info including tweet from Bitmart CEO below: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2021/12/06/bitmart-ceo-says-stolen-private-key-behind-196m-hack/In response to this incident, BitMart has completed initial security checks and identified affected assets. This security breach was mainly caused by a stolen private key that had two of our hot wallets compromised. Other assets with BitMart are safe and unharmed. https://twitter.com/sheldonbitmart/status/1467722437735428098 |
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Do you know any other vendor with such product ?
I think that Sugi and Keycard are doing something similar with their NFC cards. (No idea how I can recognize if someone is using them as bearer card or like a regular wallet). Something similar like Ballet is Austrian product called Card Wallet. Regarding Tangem cards, I see on their website product called Tangem Note, that can be purchased for $19.90, and it fits your criteria much better than $45 Tangem wallet you posted in comparison table. They even offer some packs with multiple cards for better price. Do you have any other useful comparison criteria ?
Maybe you should add option for extra tools needed for crypto cards to work. For example, you need card reader or laptop that reads NFC, some devices need computer, other need mobile device connection with their app. Other thing for comparison is durability and material device is made from. Should we highlight the fact that Ballet's keys are pre-generated ? Which is an important buying information.
Yes I think you should add that. Regarding Tangem, it does support ETH addresses. How about ERC20 tokens ? Is is supported ? Or not ? No info on the FAQ regarding ERC20 support.
Tangem Notes only supports six major coins, but Tangem wallet mentions support for 600+ tokens and 13 blockchains, with access to '''defi''. - How to rename the "Coin supported" label ? It's not easy to understand but I find important to tell how many "wallet", how many "vault" you can create using a single device.
I think Coin Support is fine for now, and I don't have any better suggestion. |
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Yubikey used to be compatible. A long time ago, they released "open" Yubikey where you can load your own app. Now it's no more doable.
But if you manage to find old Yubikeys, yes, we are compatible.
I don't have any yubikeys myself but I saw people are still selling yubikey neo as used devices, and I guess in theory that can be flashed and used as Satochip/Satodime. Buying used security devices is not always a best thing to do, but sometimes you can find a fortune in flea markets for few bucks.  |
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I didn't saw this before, but I believe Bitoff in available only for Online Stores from United States (correct me if I am wrong).
Checking FAQ and Help page now and I can't find exact information for supported countries, but I see there are some levels and reputation for different percentage.
Overall I always liked the ide of earning Bitcoin for online purchases and I would like to see this in Europe also.
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Out of curiosity, I went and had a look at the Ledger Privacy Policy, since I've not paid it any attention in some time. It's worse than I remember, or perhaps it has become worse since I last looked at it.
Exposing IP location to manufacturer like ledger is one thing, but using this data and sharing it with bunch of their partners is big red flag for me, especially if wallet address can be connected with that. It's possible that other devices are doing something similar, but I know that Trezor Suite have built in Tor privacy option. As I posted above, the issue is not us, it's them and everyone else that uses & promotes them. That is true, ledger have big list of affiliates, youtubers, influencers and they all earn money whenever someone purchase ledger device with their link. Nothing bad in doing affiliate marketing if you are honest about specific product and you don't hide stuff like this, and I never heard anyone talking about this issue. I spent wayyyyy to much time the other day pointing out why someone I know should stop using his ledger, I might as well been talking to my cat for all the progress I made with him. But I tried. This is just another thing we will have to talk people out of. I probably spent more time creating bunch of ledger related topics in bitcointalk forum, not because I hate them but because I want to show the full picture. For example, when you look at their website reviews is all roses but if you check Trustpilot ledger reviews you will see something different. Bitcoin, an open source protocol should only be managed with open source wallets (in case of holders), if not what is even the point then on trying to be one's own bank while trusting there is not a hidden back-door?  Exactly, and I don't know what's the problem for ledger to open source everything, so that we could all contribute making a better product and stop with speculations about backdoors. Knowing your exact location and your exact balance, while having a history of leaking customer data, is just plain scary.
It's as if they have an interest in selling $5 wrenches!
Combine that with previously leaked customer information, maybe some hidden NDA with government agencies, and you have a big horror story just waiting to be revealed.
More information about new Ledger card released today: How does the CL Card, powered by Ledger, interact with #LedgerLive & your Nano?
Well, you can use Ledger Live to top up your card by sending #crypto to your card account. You'll need your Ledger Nano S/X to confirm the transaction securely.  https://twitter.com/Ledger/status/1472892039545110532 |
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Hi guys. Beware of Bitmart. I did two deposits on the last days of September of 2021. In total 50 dollars. It went up to 225 dollars but finally I can not withdraw my funds.
Bitmart exchange got hacked few weeks ago with huge $200M exploit that affected altcoins like ethereum and binance smart chain. I don't know if this is related with problem you are facing Falin009, and I see that Bitmart is active in their social media accounts, but it's very likely connected with that, and I am always suggesting people to avoid keeping any coins on centralized exchanges. I can't stop anyone from playing this Russian roulette with exchanges, but I think you will survive this small loss and learn important lesson. |
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