Are we discussion this coin? https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1777414.0;all You know what is cool about this project? The name.
Because if someone is delusional enough to believe that this coin will be embraced by any government he deserve to be robbed.
Also there are some disturbing news you can find in the ANN thread, just read last page of it.

Actually I am glad that someone necroed this thread from the oblivion. I am not entirely sure if math behind the numbers in these calculations is correct
But it is a great reminder for people of what bitcoin could become when people will trust it instead of crying and believe in every FUD they hear.
Another thing is slow progress of adoption, after 2013 there were many predictions (Tim Draper and others) which presented us great future.
I am not saying that this future won't come, but at this point it seems that be further along the way everyone expected it to be - $10.000 in 2018 seems highly unlikely.

It is always the same. Every negative news, even the most minor one will be exaggerated to the point of causing major FUD.
Situation wouldn't be be that strange if we see price collapse to below $800 level as a result.
I heard yesterday that Huobi denied some withdrawals for its users - I wonder if that has something to do with this.

Just give it a rest guys. Until someone will come out of the shadows with definitive proof that he is indeed Satoshi it would be better to not stir the drama.

So far only Craig Wright said that he is the creator of bitcoin, every other person suspected, denied it, or was misjudged.

I have a feeling that we don't need Satoshi at this point, we have some many self appointed bitcoin experts, they would eat him alive if he showed up now.

The problem is: they are not regulated by anything, you can start your own ICO and if you have enough charisma, you can bullshit your way thorough.
It is true that they give chance to project which in other way couldn't exists, but the question is: do we need all these projects?
Some of them are designed to lure people by promising them impossible features or are a straightforward scams - like PRISM.

Well, I think that one compulsory post in Qtum's ANN thread has two main purposes:

1. It serves as free bump to this thread, making it visible and on top at all times.
2. People who are not that interested in Qtum, may go visit this thread and find something here which will peak their interest.

Don't be biased and judge him because of his rank. I've met many bitcointalk newbies who were brilliant and intelligent individuals with great ideas.
Would it be more reassuring that he had a hero account? Definitely not for me. Just read what he is talking about and judge that information by yourself.

The only things that matter:

- What this project is all about, what is the innovation here?
- Do we see competent, experienced people working on it?
- What is the purpose of the fund, what it will bring for us, possible investors?
- Do we have clear and honest relation with the community?

You said it as bitcoin was some kind of Ponzi scheme where old users need to invite new blood because network will collapse otherwise.
Bitcoin is not a trap for anyone, it is a choice, if you think it won't be good investing in BTC, then just buy and support it.
People are suddenly waking up when price is over $1000, saying  "but it is too much for me to buy" but it is only a beginning.
With limited number of coins, deflation will hit us, making our coins much more valuable.

I don't want to point fingers at anyone. But for you all who will defeat human rights and freedom of travelling. Go visit these banned Muslim countries first.
If you will feel 100% safe, if you will be embraced by tolerance and understanding of your culture by natives of these countries, then go back to US and throw stones at Trump.
Currently FBI is undergoing an investigation of over 1000 cases of planned terrorists attacks linked to Muslims immigrants. I think this ban is an answer to that problem.

Definitely a yes. What Lutpin said is a good suggestion too.

It would be nice to have subsections like: Invites & Accounts and Product Keys (for games and other software distributed digitally).
That categorization would take care of roughly 80% content we can find in Digital Goods section today.

I don't remember my first transaction sent. I do remember my first transaction received, however. Someone, I do't know who, sent me small tip of 0.0001.
It was in 2013/14 but certainly not during bitcoin high price period, so BTC back then wasn't that valuable. Still remember fondly this random act of kindness.
People rarely send any tips through Bitcoin network anymore. Fees are killing BTC tipping business.

Some of my thought for 2017:

1. For everyone staying that bitcoin can't compete with traditional payment processors - with proper fee there is no delay on payment.
So unless bitcoin will always be mined with speed 10 minutes per block money transfers won't be any faster. Deal with it.

2. Bitcoin was designed to be safe haven and asset/currency, it will free us from next economic crisis.
It has its own micro world, the worse fiat is doing, the better BTC will be. We will see that in the future.

3. Yuan has lost about 14% against dollar in last 4 years. Do you think where Chinese citizens scared by further devaluation will flock? Bitcoin is the cure.

I've seen far worse and more crazy people behind coin creation business, Spoetnik compared to them seems not that bad.
To be honest, I found his posts mildly amusing sometimes, at least he is dedicated to his cause, which is pointing out BS of altcoin creation scene.
But IIRC, Spoetnik said many times that he hates altcoins so he would never create one.

It has been known for a long time that SEC final extension period will end in March. Why do we have this news resurfacing just now?
Some news portals needed a cover story? I don't mid, as long as bitcoin's price will go higher as a result.
But at the same time it is highly unlikely that SEC will approve ETF in 2017. I heard some opinions which suggests that SEC finds bitcoin uncertain and problematic asset.

Don't get your hopes high just yet. It is more likely that SEC won't approve the Winklevoss ETF in 2017.
They don't need to give us a serious reason, they could just say it is risky business and markets is not ready for it.
IMO probability that will see positive SEC's reaction this time is less than 30%

have you tried CoinCorner? They recently added support for Skrill/Neteller. It is a mobile bitcoin wallet with the ability to buy and sell bitcoins.
You can also send and receive Bitcoins like with every standard bitcoin wallet. I haven't tested it yet so I can't tell you more that you can read on their website.
But it seems that this service has good opinion and is trusted: https://www.coincorner.com

I've been waiting for Winlevoss' ETF for years. I hope this project won't be delayed anymore, it has been put on hold too many times already.
This is the biggest news in bitcoin history since MtGox collapse, potential effect on price after ETF approval will be huge.
I expect that price might soar to $2000 with ease, and then when people realize that bitcoin is used by regulated financial institution, even higher.

Definitely not. I gamble for my personal benefit and gain. When I would know that my life will end today,
I would rather gave all my money and valuable possession to others, my family and friends.
Gambling it away despite the fact that I won't be able to use money anymore seem totally stupid.
I am not that delusional nor addicted to waste my last day on gambling session.

Good to know that something like this happened. As usual if you wan't to use this service as money making tool then better look elsewhere.
I wouldn't trust site which was either hacked and failed to keep important user's data intact or blamed their possible scamming on hackers.

I think that PBOC intervention which destroyed margin trading in China created more stable market. Maybe $1000 is our new floor and become solid resistance level?
Serious bullish trend formed, with this kind of support $1000 is not the end of the road, we may see $1100 soon.