Shit coins create a form of scare, doubt and distrust to people new in the crypto space as many of them made investment in them and got ripped. Majority of shit coins are Ponzi schemes by their creators just to scam those with poor knowledge of Bitcoin Bitcoin is unique and it is the only coin I deem worth hodling.Even the word "Hodl" is unique to Bitcoin

Security is one of the most important section of the crypto space and internet as a whole.Security in the internet simply refers to measures we take to prevent our device, assets or  privacy from cyber threats or attacks associated with the internet.Alot of persons spend much time on this forum while others spend little intervals of time on the forum however both categories of users require security measures to protect their accounts from hacks and other cyber threats.below is a series of things one can do to protect them from such threats.

Note!!--> This post may not contain all security measures therefore any additional information would be appreciated.

1.Always be sure to use a secure internet connection before logging in to your account as using unsecure connections exposes you to cyber threats which in some cases may lead to account ban due to using an IP with record of some units of evil on the forum.

2.limit your logining into your account via public cafes or computer centers as this can pose threats to your login details such as email and password.if possible avoid using public cyber cafes for logging in, instead stick to using a particular personal device this will make it even easier to monitor your IP logins using this function below.


3.Avoid using similar or same passwords on majority of your accounts or logins on different platforms.(try to make your passwords distinct and different.)

4.limit using Google password suggestions and password auto save as this makes it easier for hackers to access your Bitcoin talk account through your Google account.

5. Use the forum hide email address button to conceal your email.This feature is usually turned on by default for added security. However here is a guide to setting it up.




6. Make use of email addresses that seem different from your username as it reduces chances of hackers getting to know your email address easily which could make it easier for your account to be hacked, or your privacy tempered.Below is an illustration.

Compared to ;

 

7. Make use of secure browsers to avoid phishing attacks or leaking of your info to third parties.also avoid changing your email address frequently as this puts a message on your trust page for a certain period of time.
                    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1.For an extra layer of security forum users can make use of the forum 2FA.This works using a cryptographic proof of ownership which is done by submitting your Bitcoin wallet address on this thread
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=996318.0. (Thanks to @Tomatocage) forum moderators can then use the necessary submitted cryptographic details to verify your ownership of the account in the case of hack or loss of account.

2. You can also setup a security question for your account.
You can do this by following the steps below;



 Note!! :Make your security question difficult to figure out avoid simple questions like;
*middle name
*Pet's name
*Mother's maiden name.... etc

3. For additional security set up an SMS 2FA for the email tied to your Bitcoin talk account.

4. Avoid clicking suspicious links.As these links may carry phishing properties or malicious softwares.

5. For more information on security you can see to the posts below;

• Forum account: security, privacy, and recovery
• [GUIDE] How to Create a Strong/Secure Password
• How to sign a message?!
• [Eng: Tutorial] PGP Signature - Encrypt/Decrypt message - Fingerprint
• Post your PGP key, add an encrypted message, open for anyone.
• Why do you need PGP?.
• A Tutorial for Beginners to PGP - Pretty Good Privacy.

Don't forget to keep your keys safe mate 😁

I will see to creating other guided steps to the things you mentioned @Hamza2424. I have been quite busy lately however I will make out time to create some other guides.

Nice of you wanting to understand crypto security and privacy better Op. However I will suggest you consider actually setting up an air gapped device by yourself as it will help you understand the concept of air gapping better.
You can check this post
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5467190.msg62863678#msg62863678  as members of the forum were of much help to me while I was still very new to the Bitcoin ecosystem and wanting  to set up my first air gapped device

You should also check out these articles https://electrum.readthedocs.io/en/latest/coldstorage.html
https://bitcoinelectrum.com/creating-a-cold-storage-wallet-in-electrum/
it will guide you through your journey of setting up an electrum wallet

And so what?
Why mind what haters think in the first place? These so called haters have no proof of the fact that Bitcoin is involved in illicit acts.This is not to say that Bitcoin is not used in some illicit acts as Bitcoin is a currency or asset per say so it can be used for whatever transaction or reason.however this reasons depends on the user.the point is Bitcoin is just a currency but it should not be encouraged to being used for illegal or illicit transactions.

Don't forget to keep your keys safe 😁

This forum in general has some buttons and functions or tweaks that may  seem hidden to some forum members.most of these buttons help do some important things that we need especially when creating posts or even getting some threads.However forum members tend to master these buttons, functions and tweaks over time.But I am creating this thread with the aim of assisting forum members in getting to know them easily.

Note!!; this thread may not carry all "hidden" functions or buttons therefore any additional information would be appreciated.


RECENT THREADS


The button above is used to show recent threads/posts in a particular board. Using the button gives you a list of recent post with the space of about 24hrs - 36hrs arranging them in order of most recent to least recent


THREAD ORDER OR SORTING

By OP

When in a particular board,this button is used to arrange posts/ threads in order of user names of original posters (OP) alphabetically.

By subject

This button on the other hand is used to arrange or sort all threads in a particular board alphabetically based on their subjects,topic or title.

By reply

This button sorts all posts in a particular board starting from those with the least number of replies to those with the most replies or starting with those of most replies to those of least reply.

By views

This button is used to sort posts in a particular board in term of views.single clicking sorts post from least viewed to most viewed ,while double clicking sorts posts from  most viewed to least viewed.

By order of replies in a thread

 This button sorts posts /replies in a thread from oldest to most recent and also from most recent to oldest depending on your preference.

THREAD MARKING

These check boxes can be used to mark posts by single clicking them.These marked post  can then be;
Marked as read
Locked
Or moved.

By using the Function above, selecting your desired choice  and hitting "Go!"

  Jumping to boards and important threads/sections

This button is used to Jump to. A particular board, thread ,post or section.it also displays the current board you are surfing.

HIDING AND UNHIDING BOARDS

This button can be used to hide or unhide boards grouped under a particular section.

USING POSTING TOOLS
These tools are used to organize and improve post creations. You can  know their functions by toggling over them with your cursor or if you are using chrome on  a mobile phone you can hold a particular icon this would give you a summary of it's function like in the image below.




Checking your S merits
To do this you can go over to your profile, click the "Merit" button, click the url and clear the digits that end the url then hit enter.


The result!

Nice of you to create this post op.I understand your aim of wanting to organize our local board however there are a couple of things you need to take note of;

1. This is a local board so an off topic thread would not be very necessary ( based on say na we we de dis forum). Other boards having off topic doesn't make it a must for us to have one also.
2.These so called off topic posts is like a form news to some of us  here ( I don enter here many time see better better gist way no relate to Bitcoin but Dem still make sense)
3.keeping off topic posts in a particular thread will kind of hinder noticing recent posts or gists.
4. Lastly If this was a grave importance to the board I believe a legendary member or rather a moderator would have come up with this idea.

Exactly @Ultegra134 hodling returns over the years under Bitcoin have proven to be very profitable.However one should not input too much trust into Bitcoin rise in the next halving.The idea of Bitcoin reaching $100k or more is a thing of enthusiasm  or hope I would say which still has a chance of happening

Hodling is something almost everyone in the Bitcoin ecosystem wants to participate in,and therefore the use of cold wallets and hard ware wallets which deem to be more secure is necessary.However how really does one keep his hodling wallet secret from the internet with the open source nature of Bitcoin. For instance assuming you have multiple Bitcoin wallets and a particular HODLING wallet which you fund using the other wallets(the multiple wallets), using block chain explorers to inspect the transaction history of the other wallets will give a trace to the hodling wallet and therefore give someone the ability to monitor the assets in your HODLING wallet .How then can this problem be solved? Of course someone may suggest Using mixers to run the transactions how ever is there any other alternative way of moving funds to a hodling wallet from other wallets without any trace?
Also I would like to understand more about how mixers work so I will appreciate any summarized explanation or any article on mixing.

Congratulations @0t3p0t I am very sure a lot of persons here have a similar experience on the forum.rhe most important thing is that you are learning from here instead of spamming the forum with unnecessary posts or scams.And also don't hesitate to teach others what you have also learnt to spread the Bitcoin word

Don't forget to keep your keys safe mate 😁

Hodling and trading has always been a debate in the Bitcoin crypto space.Are they different? Of course yes.Hodling is a term used to describe owning Bitcoin in a wallet especially for a long period of time.While trading on the other hand refers to the selling and buying of Bitcoin through an exchange.
 Both Hodling and trading have some similarities such as ;

1. The use of wallets to store Bitcoin.
2. For both trading or hodling to be possible you must own Bitcoin. Although trading requires a minimum amount of coins, hodling does not.
3. Both require you to understand how to secure your coins to avoid hacks or loss of funds.

Nevertheless, despite these similarities hodling and trading are also distinct this is due to the fact that hodling is usually long termed ( hodling appreciates better during long term.) however trading returns come from short term fluctuations in the price of Bitcoin.Due to the uniqueness of Bitcoin,some  persons tend to choose hodling over trading due to some advantages such as;

1. Ease ; hodling Bitcoin saves you the stress of understanding marketing strategies and little price fluctuations As you only store the Bitcoin in your wallet without transacting.(successful trading requires constant research and experience)

2. Transaction Costs ; Hodling comes with a lower transaction cost which is from depositing the Bitcoin in your wallet. However trading incures cost due to frequent transactions especially when the network is congested.

3. Long-Term  Gains ;Over time Bitcoin  has shown promising potential in it's price.Hodling  helps you benefit from the long term potential of Which in most cases appreciates better than little price gains from trading.

4. Security; Hodling your Bitcoin gives you a better option of making use of offline wallets such as air gapped wallets or hardware wallets,As they deem more secure than online wallets
 
With all these being  said it is important to note that hodling shitcoin is not advisable due to their exponentially high volatility which may lead to severe loss if not properly managed.
Trading and hodling is always a choice as they indirectly serve as balance to the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Don't forget to keep your keys safe 😁

Nice of you sharing your information op but in addition to the resources given by SquirrelJulietGarden I personally believe that the best place to understand Bitcoin properly is actually this forum .
This is because almost every important Bitcoin resource or article is actually here on the forum but some users find it difficult to access them because they do not make proper use of the search buttons and factoids

I understand watin u de try talk op but d matter be say person way understand Bitcoin security well well no go make all these mistakes.
1.for example pesin way understand crypto security go no say e no supposed use him hodlings wallet for airdrop or other shit coins
2.The Gmail part na something way many newbies for crypto space de do but some for here fit de lie say Dem no de do am.any how securing keys na personal something as long as e no de online and e de safe
3.lastly to set up air gapped wallet de easier and safer than to store for exchange. To set up air gapped wallet self de cheaper than to buy hardware wallet.

First of all op let me start by saying this , Bitcoin is not like other shit coins which can dip exponentially any time.
Secondly trading is not a must in the crypto space especially when it comes to Bitcoin.Hodling in most cases is usually the best alternative as it does no require you to understand much of crypto economics as long as your keys and funds are safe you can hodl as long as you wish and possibly sell at bull.
  it would be better if you used the term HODLING as it is more unique to refer to keeping Bitcoins in your wallet.here is a link that will give you an insight of how hodl became unique to Bitcoin
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=375643.msg4022997#msg4022997

Sorry for my late reply @lovesmayfamilis I had some issues with my network service provider.
I am new to the Linux interface however I do have some basic knowledge about software and operating systems so it wasn't very difficult for me to use the Linux OS.However I had a hard time installing the Linux software on my device but I was able to navigate through using some articles and YouTube videos I could not carry out the installation of the Linux software seamlessly I even had to do the installation twice.I used the Linux Ubuntu Os for the PC.
For the air gapping I used a HP Compaq 6910p PC I disconnected the networking components but I left the USB components as it was the medium I used to carry out the Linux installation.
I made this post because I really needed the help.after the air gapping process I got some contradictions on setting up a wallet. But with the help of these threads;
https://electrum.readthedocs.io/en/latest/coldstorage.html
https://bitcoinelectrum.com/creating-a-cold-storage-wallet-in-electrum/
I have been able to sort it out by using an electrum wallet on the air gapped device thank you all for the information.

I will definitely read the thread so I can get my air gapped wallet on the go
thanks for the information Bitcoin talkers

After successfully setting up my  first air gapped  device with the help of my fellow Bitcoin takers I wanted to proceed to the next step which was setting up a wallet which will be totally offline.
With the advice I got on using an open source operating system, coupled with some research I decided  to uninstall and replace the windows OS with Linux software. I then did some research about good offline wallets  I came across the TREZOR model 1 and ledger nano s.
I am having a hard time choosing one of the two and I am quite concerned about how to get the software as safe as possible to avoid installing a malware alongside,which could put my device at risk.

In SEGWIT transactions the witness data is excluded which makes the transaction occupy a smaller block space however in the legacy address the witness and script data are included increasing block space and transaction fees.my point here is how important is the witness data ? Is it less important that excluding it using SEGWIT will have insignificant effect on the transactions?

So are you trying to say fear is your drive in the crypto space? Your write up seems to be a form of motivation to newbies but in the real world fear in trading or hodling will only cause losses because you find yourself selling your hodlings in dip instead of strategizing when to sell and hodl in bull.instead of letting fear drive you I suggest you allow experience and research take the place of fear.
the main reason people lose in the crypto space is lack of sufficient knowledge and research  I don't think if you have a good understanding of block chain and Bitcoin basics you will end up just losing your funds or hodlings.

Every since I got to know about the MEMPOOL I have been kinda obsessed with it today while I was browsing through the mempool I noticed a particular transaction of over 6 Bitcoins having a fee of $0.00 this was odd to me because I usually come across those with very little fees but not with zero fees.What baffled me the most was the fact that the transaction had 33 confirmations.
Here is the hash id of the transaction 6036af43db95e0ef572f9bbc536739838b680a053a564a41120ab77b0697500e
The transaction was mined in block 809608 and was confirmed about 5 hours ago