So what is the secret or motivation to his success?

It's weird that the top candidates from each party represent such drastic extremes of each party's ideals. Maybe we're headed to a shift in what these parties stand for. It wouldn't be the first time, it's just been a long time.

Republicans: Trying to add more laws to restrict peoples freedoms - no to same sex marriage, no to immigration, no to smoking pot - despite the obvious business and economic benefits that these freedoms bring. Calling themselves the Grand Old Party, they're the younger party of the two in the US.

Democrats: Were first called Republicans! (Need I say more?) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Party_(United_States)

P.S. To Wil, anyone who uses the handle "Merica" in ANY THING should be considered someone who hates America and it's people. "Merica", "Murica" are but very offensive terms used to make fun of "red neck, NASCAR lovin, folks from the South"...it's not hip, it's not clever, it's an insult.

You lost me at "for like 10 dollars a week", but what does Libertarian have to do with Bitcoin?

There's a few people calling my post or poll a stupid question, but you all should be thanking me! I gave you all a reason to add one more constructive post to your count, tips are appreciated - see my profile for my BTC address.

http://www.businessinsider.com/bitcoin-pools-miners-ranked-2015-7

Business Insider ranks the 21 largest mining companies/operations claiming that these companies control Bitcoin. They also say that the top 3, if they were to combine operations, would control 51% of the [blockchain] network.

Any surprises here? I know the top dogs probably change some, but is this list generally accurate?

Hey, here's a link of four options for you (of course Coinbase is at the top of the list).

http://www.plusbitcoin.net/buy-bitcoins-with-bank-account/

They recommend Bitstamp, CEX.io, and Celery.

Beyond Coinbase, I'd choose Circle - it's new, reputable, and worthy of your business!

(Plus a friend of a friend of mine is a founder...ha)

Yeah, I agree with you. Some one else wrote @so people are just here for the signature campaigns?" Obviously that's not the case going by all the responses here.

I'm glad that the majority of you would be here regardless of the signature campaigns. I hope those that admit to posting more frequently due to pay are doing so constructively. And most important, I hope this helps changed one of the negative opinion about those that engage in a signature campaign. We're party if this community and we have genuine interest in the success of the Bitcoin Project.

I think the allure of moving to China may diminish with the Goverbmebt devaluing their currency and making spending power of local money go a shorter and shorter distance. Also, most of these expats are flocking to the cities...the cities can only support the weight of a limited number of people. Overcrowding will be an awful consequence.

Why does Google pay then money? Is Googke sourcing/directing the advertisers to their site?

Anyone have any reliable numbers? "A lot" is entertaining but subject to interpretation. Any fact out there?

Thanks. I love the Economic forum and agree that Reddit is distracting. I can't read endless pages that look like code. That formatting was probably intentionally to keep some people off the site...ha

Which forum would be more appropriate?

And everyone posts for a few months before joining a signature campaign, it takes that long to rank up and to become aware that the opportunity even exists!

I'm glad you've had a positive contribution. Thanks for your vote.

You're the second post in this thread,you don't need to quote me (the OP) in your response. It's implied.

I think may have asked the wrong question. Perhaps a better question would be how many of you would care about BitcoinTalk Forum without paid signatures?

Thanks for the honest replies already!

This article just blew my mind. Fiat wallets are THE THING that will transform the banking industry for good. Right now the only alternative to keeping wealth out of a bank is inconvenient, clumsy, and risky...who wants to keep significant amounts of cash at home?

A blockchain based wallet for fiat would provide us all an alternative to banks which would (eventually) force them to sit on the same side of the table as their customers, to eliminate hefty fees, to provide better rates for INTEREST!

Oh man, the possibilities are so grand. I can't wait for this to become reality.

In a single word? Brilliant.

(as was the post I quoted)

Bitcoinmineey just came up with the latest way to beg for money! Put a BTC address on a hot chick and watch the bits come in!

As anyone here made a "deposit" on her backside yet?

If so, announce yourself here...let's see if we can give her enough coin to lose her clothes.

(PS: tips for this idea are welcome, see my profile)

Thanks for setting this up, i've responded to the poll.

My thoughts are simple, once you finish your research paper could you please post it somewhere in this forum for us all to read? We give you our thoughts, our ideas, our votes, and our time and it's very fair for us to expect to see the analysis and conclusions you make from the data we've provided.

Please share with us your conclusions so the entire community can benefit from your work (and our contribution)!

Thanks

How much are you charging for you reports?

How frequently do you publish?

And what's your track record?

I'm not clicking on that link until you answer these questions (and no one else should either!) Thanks.

What does this have to do with bitcoin? Is your point really that he doesn't follow Bitcoin? Please explain...

Ok, Signature Campaigners, this one is for you - how much is the fact that you can get paid in bitcoin for posting on this forum the biggest factor that keeps you involved in bitcoin?

"Free" money, right? (almost...we do give up our time.) I can earn some bitcoin without having to risk my own money, right? What have I got to lose?

How many of you have thought these sentiments and can honestly admit that if this opportunity for earning didn't exist you would not care about bitcoin?

Remember, the poll is anonymous...

Where can we get more background on the pros and cons of each option?

I'm not willing to vote until i have more information - can you point me (and I'm sure others) in the right direction to get more information?

Thanks.

First, why does the person need to cash in their paypal balance? A ton of stores/businesses accept paypal for transactions!

Second, why the assumption that these people must convert the bitcoin to fiat? Shouldn't they embrace the ability to buy things with bitcoin rather than give in and exchange in for fiat (the easy way out!)

Third, you forgot Venmo, which is one of the latest mobile payment companies in the US. It allows people to exchange money instantly (exactly like PayPal) with no fees and adds a social media element with a feed of transactions so you can see transactions your friends made and leave funny comments and emoticons.

If Venmo accepted bitcoin, we'd be all set!

www.venmo.com

This is interesting, do you have any understanding of how adoption and use became so high? It's great to see that map with so many places that accept bitcoin and with such variety - grocery stores, cafes, shops - really impressive! Do you live in this area?

I think a bitcoin capital needs to embrace its use but also drive innovation and business that's pushing the use further down the road. For me, Silicon Valley (the original center of technology) is a location that needs to be considered as a center or hub of activity. But I'll concede that Bitcoin may still be too new to have any single location to call "home".