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1  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: El Salvador moved their bitcoins on: August 30, 2025, 11:04:45 AM
Well, there's nothing wrong, and maybe that's the best decision for El Salvador.
If we believe that our wallet isn't secure, it's wise to transfer to the safest wallet we can find.
If they can manage multiple Bitcoin wallets, that's good for them.

They might consider that once the relevant public keys are exposed on-chain, it could pose a risk of a quantum attack, but IMO, it's not an immediate concern.
At least they are prepared for that quantum attack if it happens.
2  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Could Bitcoin still exist if the internet was shut down worldwide for a week? on: August 30, 2025, 10:50:57 AM
Yeah, it's an unrealistic question, and it has been asked so many times here.
IDK how it works, but based on what I remember from the thread that discussed this topic before, if the internet goes down, there's an alternative that still allows Bitcoin to function.  By using radio waves that can be sent or received, Bitcoin transactions and related blockchain data can still be transmitted.
Maybe you can research this further this and at least I’ve given you an idea already.

IMO, it's unlikely that the internet connection will shut down worldwide.
We now have an internet provider based on satellite, and that's Starlink.
You can have internet access everywhere, even in remote areas.
3  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Is Gambling Addiction Part of the Casino Business Model? on: August 10, 2025, 11:59:52 PM
Probably there are casinos that really have programs like self-exclusion and outright banning of players and promoting 'responsible gaming'.
It's just a slogan... Gambling does have player exclusion programs, but casinos can't implement them because they think it's an unprofitable business to exclude them.
Responsible gambling... it's just a phrase casinos use for their players, but it's the players' responsibility whether they're responsible or not, and the casinos don't even care.
I remember this slogan on cigarette packs.
It's a significant warning from the government about the dangers to your health, yet people continue to use them.
The same goes for gambling, they issue warnings, but they don't seem to care if the gambler is already addicted.

Gambling addiction may not be the explicit aim of every casino operator, but numerous factors of casino design, marketing, and operations are crafted to promote extended, repetitive play and to maximize player losses over time.
4  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: How are you preparing for the upcoming coming football season on: August 10, 2025, 11:46:10 PM
Do I really need to prepare in a way for the new season? My TV is there and I did my subscription for the month already.
Haha. I guess we should be ready to bet on when it’s time to finally start betting. Or recall the past performances of each team so you have an idea on what may be their true performance this upcoming season.
Lol, seems like.. Okay, everything is set to watch the next season.
That's also considering here, their previous event, which has a factor to consider.

The most important thing to prepare is your bankroll and staking plan.
We should always decide on a dedicated bankroll you can afford to lose, and keep it separate from other money.
5  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: preparation to start gambling on: August 10, 2025, 11:29:35 PM
Should you have a need to gamble, always read the rules of the games and know them while, ensuring you don’t go huge on the bets at this stage.
The most important thing when choosing a gambling casino is to familiarize yourself with it first and conduct a bit of research, the final step is always to read the ToS or FAQ.  Ignoring these is important aspects may lead to issues in the future, such as withdrawal rules, account policies, and bonus abuse, which is a very common problem.

Always be cautious with bonuses and promotions that may be easy to misunderstand.
Look for a review website that operates legitimately
6  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Do major leagues secretly fix games to beat bettors? on: August 09, 2025, 11:58:42 PM
So here’s the question, do you believe the league itself could be the mastermind, doing this to beat the betting public? And if this is really happening but can’t be proven, what’s our approach as bettors to still make a profit from it?
IMO, it's a no.
It's impossible because there are too many of them who facilitated the event.
It could be that the leagues, teams, players, refs/umpires, broadcasters, sponsors, and betting operators would all have to be deceived.  
That scale of secret coordination is unlikely to be maintained without leaks in the first place.

So I dont think there's a fixed game in the major leagues.

7  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: If you’re gonna CASH OUT, Why PARLAY in the first place? on: August 09, 2025, 11:44:50 PM
But when you cash out and it still wins? That’s where the real regret kicks in.
Which is more regrettable: not cashing out and having the bet lose anyway? That’s even more regrettable.

If you can win or lose that kind of amount you cashed out regularly, then I don’t think it should be something to regret.

Let’s say the cash-out offer is $100, but you have the potential to win $1,000 if you don’t take it. For me, I’d let the game finish since the outcome is still uncertain anyway, and I’d go for the $1,000. I can live with losing $100, but letting a $1,000 chance slip away? That’s not something I could easily pass on. That’s my mindset as a gambler.
Well, there's nothing wrong with your decision, that's your strategy.
If you occasionally place parlays in hopes of a life-changing payout while keeping losses manageable and controlled, that can be a reasonable entertainment choice as long as it fits within your budget and isn't used to solve problems.

We know gamblers are always on the lookout for an opportunity when their luck strikes.
If you believe that the amount you wager on a parlay is what you can afford, and instead of cashing it out, you enjoy your earnings while continuing to gamble in hopes of a big payout, that can lead to issues.
8  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: if Only I Was Born Early Enough to Buy Bitcoin on: August 09, 2025, 11:23:34 PM
We have seen many threads like this, where others also express regret.
But why wish you had been born earlier to invest when you can do it now on your own?
IMO, it's not too late to invest in Bitcoin, you can still be profitable in the future, even 10 years from now.

Invest in Bitcoin for the long term, so you can see how profitable you can be in the next few years of waiting, just like what has happened today.
Stop blaming yourself and instead take action to start investing in Bitcoin.
9  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Do you think gambling played a bigger role in Bitcoin adoption? on: August 08, 2025, 11:28:43 PM
The numbers don’t lie: huge transactions are coming from the gambling industry.
Following Bitcoin adoption, the number of online casinos has increased, targeting not only gamblers but also Bitcoin holders.
I'm considering this.
What if a gambling casino also employed those bad actors to launder their Bitcoin?
They deposit a large amount of Bitcoin, meet the wagering requirements, and then withdraw the remainder that comes from the casino.  That's possible, right?

As cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, have gained popularity, the growth of digital payments has also increased, particularly in the gambling industry.  
One reason for this could be that crypto enables faster and cheaper cross-border payments, reducing processing times and fees compared to credit cards, e-wallets, and international bank transfers.
10  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Dominant forces in the sport on: August 08, 2025, 11:10:16 PM
Here's the thing, most people that bet on dominant teams mostly bet to make profit and not for fun. Basically, people that bet on the underdogs on some occasions bet for fun. Like you said, the risks are not really worth it because you are staking high on a low value odds and these teams are not always in form. Sometimes the underdogs ends up winning unexpectedly, this happens a lot in soccer frequently
Maybe it's just that dominance increases the probability of winning, but never guarantees it.
In short, all games are unpredictable since they aren't fixed outcomes we already know, and even an underdog has a chance to win.

Sometimes luck also matters, not just dominance or even consistency and durability in performing at a high level over time while avoiding injuries. 
It depends on that factor.
11  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Using bitcoin under a ban on: August 08, 2025, 01:03:52 PM
What's the purpose of Bitcoin since it was created?
To be decentralized means it’s designed to operate without government approval or third-party involvement.

As long as you can remain decentralized, even if Bitcoin is banned in your country, you are free to use it.
However, remember not to mix centralized and decentralized methods of using Bitcoin, doing so may lead to being caught and facing penalties, depending on how strictly that law is enforced.

Being brave?
It's a wise decision to improve your privacy.
12  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Only 0.076 Bitcoin to get a house. on: August 08, 2025, 12:40:03 PM
Well, if that's true, congratulations.
It seems unrealistic to me as well, that amount is roughly half a million in my country, and maybe you could only build a wooden house, not one that looks like the fully furnished house in the image posted by the OP.

Selling your Bitcoin isn't regrettable if it means something to you.
I didn't even regret selling all the Bitcoins I earned here on the forum, which is almost 1 Bitcoin since 2018, in exchange for my successful business now.

Sometimes, if we see potential profit and decide to cut it in exchange for something worthwhile, that's not regrettable.
13  Local / Pilipinas / Re: Isa nanamang crypto hub sa pinas on: August 03, 2025, 11:35:57 PM
I'm curious ano gagawin nila sa mga nahuli nila na lalo sa mga ibang lahi? Dedeport ba? Like yung sa ibang suspects sa mga POGO scam hubs nakaraan?
Hindi ko alam ko ano penalties sa mga illegal activities na to pero ang pagkakaalam ko kapag serious offense makukulong talaga sila before deportation.  Mapapataw sa kanila ang criminal justice system dito sa atin at pwedi silang makulong.

Dapat talaga higpitan na yung foreign visa requirements para maiwasan yung ganitong problema.
The problem is, maraming under the table kaya nakakalusot.
14  Local / Others (Pilipinas) / Re: Gatekeeping Bitcointalk or hindi pinapaalam sa iba na kumikita dito on: August 03, 2025, 11:24:45 PM
Nope, hindi ako ganyan, sa katunayan nga last year sinasabi ko to sa mga relatives ko pero sadyang wala lang sila ineterest kasi anag hirap raw wala sila idea about crypto at naintindihan ko naman sila.  Dito sa forum kasi iba sa socmed, na gagawa ka ng content at kunting edit sa cupcat ayos na.  Dito, pag aralan mo talaga yung activity mo at lalo pa ngayon may merit system na.  So I think no need to gatekeep if gusto nila matuto pag aralan nila, pero you know na pinoy is ayaw mahirapan gusto ay easy money.

Sa katunayan nga nag introduced pa ako about crypto at pinabasa ko sa kanila itong forum.
Aayon maraming walang interest kasi tamad magbasa.
Nasabi ko tuloy, maswerti tayong natyaga dito kahit papaano nakatulong sa atin itong forum.
15  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: How to make wallet seeds memorable and easy for you on: August 03, 2025, 10:52:54 PM
Like others have said, memorization is the worst way to keep your Bitcoin seed because not all of us can remember it, and our Bitcoin seed might be forgotten over a long period, leaving the wallet inaccessible and the funds unretrievable.
The best option is having a physical copy in a secure location for added safety, like a safe vault to store your Bitcoin seed, or consider engraving the seed on metal or keeping it in a fireproof and waterproof container.

I don't agree with your suggestion above, OP.
It will not work for me.
16  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: What is influencing the growth in the number of traders? on: August 03, 2025, 10:35:35 PM
Trading has always been something that people viewed as difficult, at least that's what I thought when I started, but I like the fact that I see a lot more people doing both now.
Keep in mind that trading isn't for everyone.
While some have benefited and won in trading, others may have experienced huge losses.
The fact is, not everyone makes money in trading, and the sudden rise in traders might be driven by FOMO, especially when the market is bullish.

Trading requires knowledge and skills, if you trade just because it’s easily accessible, that’s not the right perception.
Be cautious of the hype.
17  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Is Bitcoin becoming too centralized with big miners and institutions? on: August 03, 2025, 10:21:15 PM
Miners and large institutions have no impact on Bitcoin’s decentralization, this aspect will never change, even if someone tries to manipulate the price.  In fact, more Bitcoin miners mean more computing power (hash rate) is dedicated to securing the Bitcoin network against a possible 51% attack.  The presence of miners from different locations further enhances decentralization.

Bitcoin will remain decentralized, and this will never change.
Because of its consensus mechanism, Bitcoin uses Proof of Work (PoW), meaning no single party controls decision-making unless it controls the majority of hashing power.
Understand more about Bitcoin here, https://bitcoin.org/en/.
18  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Is There No Good Side Of Gambling? on: August 02, 2025, 11:57:51 PM
Are there no good effects of gambling on people? Gambling can't just be all bad all the time. Well if you think it's all bad, why are you still gambling?
Nothing is completely bad on its own. There's always its good side. Likewise, nothing is completely good on its own without its bad side. I was given to understand that in every disadvantage, there's also an advantage. We just have to look inwardly to find it.
I tend to agree, and it depends on how people see it as its own.
Because it should be seen as entertainment, not a way to chase money.
IMO, we should enjoy gambling as a form of casual entertainment, like going to the casino, playing the lottery, or betting on sports while watching your favorite sports with responsible limits and without negative consequences.

The perception of gambling as "mostly negative" stems from the serious problems it can cause when it’s not managed well, rather than from the activity itself.
19  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: Don't buy dreams sold to you! on: August 02, 2025, 11:26:16 PM
..don't hesitate to leave such conversations that have too much of promise of returns to you.
That's an old scam tactic, and there's nothing new about it, yet there are still a few victims reported nowadays.
Think about it, when a stranger offers free service just to help you earn a few bucks, as they say, but they never apply it themselves but instead, they aim to make a profit.

It's quite deep what OP meant, but as I understand, never trust people who offer help because they commonly lead you into a scam.  I even personally experienced this when someone PMed me asking if I wanted to have massive income through their exchange, all I had to do was deposit on the exchange and trust their promise to help, which was clearly a scam.
20  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: If You Can’t Explain the Trade, You Shouldn’t Be in It on: August 02, 2025, 11:01:14 PM
One of the first things most newbies in crypto trading think about is how to get access to signals, whether it is following a “guru” on Telegram, or paying for so-called "sure signals." The truth is that due to the market's volatility, there is no such thing as a sure signal.

Signals are simply just the conclusions of someone else's analysis, and just like any other analysis it is not 100% certain. And relying fully on someone else's signals without backing it up with your own research is synonymous with betting your funds on another person's thought process, without even knowing how they arrived there

Most of these newbies are not actually in trading for the knowledge, but for the money. That is why, most of the time, you will find them chasing sure signals so that they can get quicker and easier money, instead of going on their own research and analysis. At the end of the day, it affects them to the extent that they just keep losing money, and they start thinking that trading is not a way of making money, but just a scam. However, if they had taken their time to learn, they would find it easier to do their own research and analysis, and also earn better profits for themselves, rather than relying on someone else’s signals.
I will not call them traders because they trade without proper knowledge, and to me, that is an act of gambling.
A trading signal is not good for newbies, as it can cause confusion that leads new traders to lose money rather than make it.
It is also possible that a trading signal could be a scam or create hype groups where only those at the top gain most of the benefits, not the members.

Trading isn't about talking or chasing money, sometimes, you need to accept your losses and learn from your mistakes.
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