Nevermind I got it thanks brother

did that and it's validating the address allowing me to get the pub key, just won't work for private

I have read a couple threads on this, but none address the issue I am having. I type in dumpprivkey [address] and it's saying "Invalid Bitcoin address (code -5)"

My wallet is synchronized and I got the address from the receive tab on my wallet program. I'm using QT fyi

I know this is probably an easy fix but I cannot get it to work regardless of what I try...I am just trying to get my Pub/Private key so I can make some paper backups.

Thanks guys

The way I see it, every savvy investor on CNBC bashes Bitcoin and claims they don't support the idea/purpose/potential of crypto's. What I can't wrap my head around is that people in the financial industry that have accumulated great amounts of wealth playing in the stock market, think they can analyze Bitcoin without understanding it. Bitcoin experts can't give credible advice in the real stock market, and experienced financial advisors/brokers can't give advice on Bitcoin. Those two are COMPLETELY SEPARATE. Not that Bloomberg analysts are stupid, they are definitely not. However, their inability to do simple research that may take MAX 3 hours is pretty pathetic and makes them appear that way.

That's interesting I actually haven't seen that yet. I understand the concept. However, I don't think it will become that extreme. Now of course anything can happen so I'm not being an asshole saying that won't happen, but I think a more realistic view would be to assume that this could be a acceptable way to regulate cryptos? As awesome as Bitcoin is regarding anomimity, I think realistically for bitcoin to become regulated we are going to have to surrender some qualities. The way I see it, if it becomes regulated to the point where we have to disclose all personal info like the article said, Bitcoin is still extremely valuable and it's utility holds. Transaction rates, and it's universal quality will still make it a go 2 currency.     

nonetheless very interesting.

It won't happen IMO. Our legislators are capable of thinking critically (for the most part?) and realizing what went wrong. And they know this is going to help Bitcoin evolve. It's not a flaw in Bitcoin itself. They aren't calling it the "Wild Wild West" of Bitcoin for nothing! Things will get better.

Funny, I have been trying to get an acquaintance to help out financially with my mining operation. He's a financial advisor for a reputable bank in Southern California and has been a top producer in large county for 17 years. I have been advising him to get involved in anyway possible, even of he doesn't go my route. Yesterday we had lunch and we were talking about various things and Bitcoin came up. I touched on throwing me some capital and he responded, "you obviously haven't been watching T.V this week." I forget sometimes that people are satisfied with reading headline news all the time to get their share of information. Not that it doesn't suffice in some circumstances, but damn you'd assume educated people would do a bit more research to realize that this will be nothing but a blimp in the timeline of Bitcoin's lifespan.

Sometimes it can be frustrating talking with people about Bitcoin. People see EVERY SINGLE con of crypto-currencies, and essentially forget about all the negatives of fiat we have experienced in the recent past.

Sent you a PM my friend.

Awesome

Well said.