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1  Economy / Economics / Re: Can everyone be business minded? on: October 03, 2025, 07:18:10 PM
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Not everyone wants to do business and that’s okay. Some prefer the stability of their regular paycheck over the risks of running their own business. But in today’s economy, relying solely on salary will limit our goals.

What I think is if someone doesn't want to actively manage a business they own, they can  hire others to run it on their behalf, this can still provide financial benefits. In the long run, profit often beats wages/salary. Taking some level of business risk can lead to greater financial freedom.
2  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: Know your right on: October 03, 2025, 05:40:03 PM
Know your right as a crypto investor.

Knowing your right in cryptocurrency starts by you having a better understanding of how most of the networks operates, the security tips needed, the coins to invest, the wallet to use and the strategies and risk to take in our interest on them, when we now all these, we can't be deceived or misleaded, some don't know why they needed privacy in crypto, that is why they may continue to have almost same or similar experience with those that depends on centralized institutions like banks.
Will we really call this a right or an obligation. In my own understanding I feel  right in crypto involves things like the freedom to own, transfer, or use our coins without censorship. Just like the permissions that come with the decentralized nature of blockchain.

For obligation, this is where  safeguarding our wallet and securing our private keys comes in . Unlike banks or centralized entities, no one is liable if we lose access or get scammed. So it’s less about entitlement and more about personal responsibility.
3  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: 🔥 Whale.io [CHALLENGE] Run A Bitcoin Node: 14 Days To 14 Merits on: October 03, 2025, 02:41:59 PM
Day 8

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4  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Season on: October 03, 2025, 02:24:28 PM
Roma failing to win too was not something I saw coming, Young boys winning by two unanswered goals is not what the Europa is known for, at least both to score should be the order of the day.
Roma would not be losing if Dobvyk and Soule were not missing their penalty. The ref really helped them in this pen by retaken two times, and it's all missed. They deserve to be bantered, and even with the help from the ref, they can't equalize the score.  Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy
Roma were not just lucky. They had good chances to equalize and possibly start a comeback but all their attempts were without result, losing two penalties added to their frustration. Since they won their first leg against Nice they still have a chance to gather more points before this stage wraps up. if they can sharpen up in attempts on goal, they might increase their chance to recover points in the remaining matches.
5  Local / Nigeria (Naija) / Re: Investors are tired of HODLING on: October 02, 2025, 05:44:37 PM
The next word we can always find after the word "investor" in Bitcoin is the word "HODLING". They go together everytime. What if there are investors that actually wants to have the daily, monthly or annual commission that comes with trading while maintaining a soft spot. What if there are investors that actually want to get huge returns from there Bitcoin by putting it to work and not just waiting for it to rise? The DCA method is also an alternative method to this but then some investors love to invest Voraciously. Can there be no avenue where an investor buys Bitcoin and puts it to work instead of waiting for a long long time for it to rise? We all know saving the conventional money without investing reduces the value. It's a good thing Bitcoin rises in value over time. However while waiting for it to rise in value, an investor might also need an avenue to put it to work.
We have arbitrage trading as one of such avenue. In this method, you buy Bitcoin at a lower price on one exchange and sell it at a higher price on another. The profit comes from the price difference between both exchanges.

To be honest, it’s not as easy as it sounds  the crypto market moves very fast, and arbitrage requires accurate timing, capital efficiency, and sometimes even automation bots to execute trades before the gap between prices closes.
6  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season on: October 02, 2025, 03:50:42 PM
The match between Napoli and Sporting caught most of my attention, as well as Barca-PSG. Hojlund scored two brilliant goals for the win against Sporting. I think he plays his best football at Napoli; he needed a change of environment, and alongside KDB his performances are getting better and better.
No,no,no. I absolutely disagreed with you. Hojlund scored two goals, but it would not happen without KDB's assists. Just look at how he even thanked to the KDB due to the very accurate assists given KDB. If KDB would not played well, he would not score two goals. However, i still appreciate how he's improving especially when holding up the ball. It's such a good improvement.
How KDB pullout such accurate assist from a tight marking position involving two defenders even got me more amazed. KDB did the game play while Hojlund did delivered the perfect finish. Two assist and two goals speaks just one language Sporting left back had very lose marking and made their defense too porous for Napoli.
7  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Never invest in Shitcoins for long term on: October 02, 2025, 11:55:47 AM

I used to follow crypto airdrop groups on Telegram and WhatsApp… mostly on Telegram so I had this guy who introduced me into this groups, he was an admin in one. I knew for a while he was into cryptocurrencies and trading (he was always checking signals on PC) so I thought he was a pro and had this trust in him.
This is where many people fall prey to. Seeing a random group on social media with well packaged presence and fake progress level to lure their victims. It is sad that we still have victims in this era. One thing newbies should note is packaging isn't expertise.


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It took me a while to realise the man I thought was a pro was just a regular dude (a gambler), I’ve also learnt to do my own research before I invest.
With shitcoins, memecoins and the likes it’s only at that time when there’s a hype and frenzy around it that you can make gains, never invest in them for a long term cos after that noise it dies down.
Even if someone should walk up to me today to re-introduce Bitcoin as a high portfolio investment asset I will still go back to my research. The world of digital assets and coin is too volatile to trust one random fellow whom I believe will not have the time to persuade anyone into joining a crypto project if truly they were pro.
8  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: 🔥 Whale.io [CHALLENGE] Run A Bitcoin Node: 14 Days To 14 Merits on: October 02, 2025, 09:11:58 AM
Day 7

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9  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Will Bitcoin ever function as a unit of account? on: October 01, 2025, 02:12:22 PM
Bitcoin is already a unit of account. I have a few list of companies who either pay their employees in Bitcoin or gives them the option to recieve their payment either part or full in bitcoin; a breakdown below:
Company/IndividualStand Point
Exodus (Crypto Wallet Company)Pays 100% of employee salaries in Bitcoin
Bitwage (Global Payroll & Workforce Payments)Offers payroll services to 90,000+ users and 4,500+ companies, allowing employees to receive wages partly or fully in Bitcoin.
Kraken (Crypto Exchange)Provides employees the option to receive part of their salary in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies
Remixpoint (Tokyo-based firm)CEO receives his full salary in Bitcoin
Deel (Global HR/Payroll Platform)Allows global contractors and employees to get paid in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
10  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: 🔥 Whale.io [CHALLENGE] Run A Bitcoin Node: 14 Days To 14 Merits on: October 01, 2025, 10:06:51 AM
Day 6
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11  Local / Nigeria (Naija) / Re: Is HODLING also a sign that I am too scared to sell? on: September 30, 2025, 05:44:16 PM
I believe the concept of HODLing Bitcoin is nearly as old as Bitcoin itself with the fundamental reason and hope that it will increase more in value over the years. Although several persons are entitled to there own reasons for HODLing, could it be that some persons HODL because they are waiting for the perfect time or they are too scared to sell or lose a percentage of their Bitcoin?
If an investor becomes too focused on HODLing, the pressure to sell at the perfect time can cloud their judgment. In scenarios like this , they are more likely to give in to FOMO and make decisions out of pressure, which could defeat the very reason they chose to HODL in the first place.
12  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: 🔥 Whale.io [CHALLENGE] Run A Bitcoin Node: 14 Days To 14 Merits on: September 30, 2025, 02:38:04 PM
Day 5

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13  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Are Crypto Reserves Becoming a Global Trend? on: September 30, 2025, 12:54:28 PM
  • United States – reportedly preparing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve framework, and the U.S. government already controls a significant amount of Bitcoin from seizures (e.g. Silk Road, criminal cases).
Right now, the only Bitcoin the U.S. government holds comes from law enforcement seizures. That has  been their position whenever the idea of  Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is discussed.

I feel classifying this type of holding as a reserve might be a bit misleading. For an asset to qualify as a proper strategic reserve, it needs:
  • An official policy framework declaring the asset as part of the national reserves in our case Bitcoin.
  • Active acquisition of the asset (Bitcoin)  funded by state revenues, not just through seizures.
  • Custody and management structures, something similar to those used for gold or foreign currency reserves.
14  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: 🔥 Whale.io [CHALLENGE] Run A Bitcoin Node: 14 Days To 14 Merits on: September 29, 2025, 05:40:40 PM
Day 4
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15  Economy / Economics / Re: We work to earn, not to struggle in life. on: September 29, 2025, 03:58:51 PM
Lack of education will keep people deprived of various opportunities and they cannot overcome their poverty. And they are the ones who always fight with their lives but they cannot increase their social status because the poor never get high status in the society. Of course education is very important to overcome poverty which teaches people to take different risks and make different plans which make them very rich and can get a high status place in the society. Then they do not have to fight with their lives because at that time they are financially well off.
Don't forget we have formal and informal education. I think people with informal education tend to alleviate poverty faster than people with formal education. Not all opportunities are ready made, some are created and this in most cases doesn't need formal education. I am not underestimating the opportunities that could come with formal education but in our evolving society all a person need to live above poverty is to get the right information and then act upon them regardless of their educational background.
16  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Do you consider bitcoin as a currency or as a digital investment asset on: September 29, 2025, 02:46:28 PM
I did a bit research and found out that the perception of bitcoin vary among different individuals.some consider bitcoin as an investment asset, other consider it as a currency and some people consider it as a revolutionary financial tool.
The majority of people consider bitcoin as an investment asset and they Hodl their coins for a long run. The other who consider it a currency keep it for their transactions and some business also accept Bitcoin as a means of payment.
As rightly said the perception differs. For me volatility is a thing of concern so I can't treat bitcoin as a digital currency rather I will prefer it as a digital asset because as a currency the value might devaluate when the need for it arises so I rather use stable coin or fiat as currency and bitcoin as a digital asset with the view of higher ROI in the nearest future
17  Economy / Services / Re: Utopia P2P Ecosystem 💎| Review Campaign 🔎 | Previous Participants Are Welcome on: September 29, 2025, 02:26:27 PM
Review : 2
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18  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: 🔥 Whale.io [CHALLENGE] Run A Bitcoin Node: 14 Days To 14 Merits on: September 28, 2025, 11:17:36 PM
Day 3

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19  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: 🔥 Whale.io [CHALLENGE] Run A Bitcoin Node: 14 Days To 14 Merits on: September 27, 2025, 06:24:07 PM
DAY 2

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20  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Internet search about Bitcoin can be misleading for beginners at times on: September 27, 2025, 02:11:39 PM
I remember when I was 14 years old, I'm just playing with my friends, doing my homework, playing video games, doing my hobby, participating in extracurricular and join school competition.

So if I met a little kids who think like that, I will not interfere them.

It's dangerous if they taught economy/bank subject in their school, then they will have an argument against the teacher.
Teenagers of this present age are more privileged than us. People born from 2010 until now have higher comprehensive and engaging mindsets than those before this time, so they tend to grasp concepts quicker and form their own opinions earlier. Unlike past generations who mostly followed a structured path of school, play, and hobbies, today’s young minds have instant access to information, new skills, and global perspectives courtesy of the evolving technologies. This gives them an advantage in terms of creativity, awareness, and adaptability.
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