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1  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: Crypto Security Beyond the Private Key on: October 02, 2025, 03:47:52 PM
keeping seed phrases safe is just one part of security. The bigger risk sometimes comes from how much we reveal in real life. Bragging about profits or sharing details with the wrong people can make you a target faster than any hacker. My advice is by staying low key, keeping your circle tight, and separating your online presence from your personal life are simple steps, but they really do protect both your crypto and yourself. Privacy isn’t just digital, it’s a lifestyle.
2  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Can government provide all our needs? on: October 02, 2025, 03:42:11 PM
This has been a very big question and it actually needs to be looked into. Is there anything we can also do to assist the government since the government is finding it difficult to provide our needs.
No and never believe that the government will provide for your needs, the only need they care about is their pockets and their personal welfare....
3  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: El Salvador has become the first country to make #Bitcoin legal tender! 🇸🇻 on: October 02, 2025, 03:39:09 PM
El Salvador has taken a very different approach compared to the rest of the world. They didn’t just make Bitcoin legal tender and leave it at that, they actually brought it into schools. Kids as young as seven are already learning about Bitcoin, something most countries haven’t even considered. While the majority of nations still ignore Bitcoin, El Salvador has created real programs across all levels of education, from primary school to university. Students are not only taught the basics but also get to see things like mining and running nodes in practice. Starting this early gives people a solid understanding and could help the whole country benefit in the long run, especially when other nations eventually start paying attention.
Many other countries are now emulating El Salvador's wise and intelligent approach, although not many have yet followed suit with Bitcoin. But the number of countries that are starting to embrace Bitcoin is growing, and more and more companies are accepting Bitcoin like they would cash when purchasing certain products. So this has encouraged the number of people interested in Bitcoin to grow even bigger and added to that are the students and university students in El Salvador who are the next relay to make Bitcoin continue to be known by many future generations.
El Salvador kindda lit the spark, but the real progress shows in how more businesses are starting to accept Bitcoin just like cash. That’s the kind of adoption that pushes things forward faster than waiting on governments. Plus, with students already learning about it, the next generation will grow up seeing Bitcoin as normal, which means the momentum will only keep building.
4  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Is United States on the verge of a civil war? on: October 01, 2025, 07:59:17 PM
The media and politicians are creating a lot of division and hatred of others. Mental health issues aren’t taken seriously, people have easy access to guns, and violence committed by the U.S. government and its allies is always being glorified. School shootings are so common that you get desensitized. Tensions will only continue to escalate in this environment.

I don’t think it will reach the point of civil war. We will instead see more repression and limitations on civil liberties. They will look for more excuses to deplatform, debank, and disappear anyone who is a dissident of the current regime. This will make it harder to organize on a large scale and we will likely only see isolated incidents from time to time.
Even if the situation feels unstable, you are probably right that a full civil war is unlikely. What usually happens in times like this is not open conflict but quiet control, governments tighten surveillance, restrict speech, and make it harder for people to resist collectively. Perhaps that’s why censorship, deplatforming, and financial restrictions are becoming the preferred tools, because they weaken opposition without firing a shot. Of course isolated violence will still happen, but the bigger concern is how normal people slowly adapt to losing freedoms one step at a time. History shows repression rarely arrives all at once but  it usually creeps in until what was once unacceptable feels ordinary.
5  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season on: October 01, 2025, 07:18:27 AM
I couldn't believe that Liverpool would lose against Galatasaray. It looks like Liverpool is going through a mini-crisis and Arne Slot is losing control. Wirtz was bought for an absurd amount of money and he seems like a disappointment. Isaak might be overrated as well.
Chelsea also performed not-so-great against Benfica, but they managed to win with an own goal by a Portuguese player.
Bayern and Inter are always consistent when playing against weaker team and Marseille destroyed Ajax 4-0. Ajax might have to replace their coach. Tottenham failed to win against Glimt. The team from London has no place in the Champions League. Maybe Tottenham will have a better chance at the Europa League.


Liverpool's defeat was definitely the most unexpected result yesterday, and I was even more surprised that they failed to score a single goal, especially since Galatasaray's defense has never been considered reliable. Perhaps after the defeat to Crystal Palace they lost a little faith in their invincibility, but I think if Liverpool wants to win the Champions League, they need to beat opponents like Galatasaray. On the one hand, Galatasaray has strengthened its squad well, but on the other, they lost the first leg to Frankfurt 5-1, and after that defeat, I didn't even think they could beat Liverpool.
Although Galatasaray win over Liverpool shocked many especially my slips, I don’t really see it as a random upset. Sometimes when a big team underestimates an opponent or goes in with the wrong mentality, results like this happen. Liverpool has been struggling with consistency lately, and it showed yesterday. The bigger issue for me isn’t even the loss, but the fact that they couldn’t score, that speaks more about their lack of sharpness in attack than Galatasaray suddenly becoming a solid defensive side. If Liverpool keeps showing this kind of weakness in knockout football, then lifting the Champions League will remain far out of reach for them.

6  Local / Nigeria (Naija) / Re: Is Bitcoin Only For The Rich? on: October 01, 2025, 07:11:35 AM

There is definitely a point to getting rich but you have to go through stages. Everyone has the desire to suddenly become rich but it is not realistic. You have to first realize how much you are actually capable of. Consider your income and how much Bitcoin fraction you can buy per week from it.

The beauty of Bitcoin savings is that it is great for people of all incomes. If you can afford more then the amount of savings should be more and if you can afford less then the amount should be adjusted accordingly.
It is true that people always want to get rich fast, but life doesn’t really work that way. With Bitcoin too, it’s about taking it one step at a time and sticking to what you can actually afford. If you earn more, you can save more, and if you earn less, you just save what you can.....That’s the good thing about Bitcoin, it works for everyone. Even small amounts add up over time if you stay consistent, and that’s really where the progress comes from.

7  Local / Off-topic (Naija) / Re: Police and taxi drivers in Nigeria. on: September 30, 2025, 04:27:06 PM
Especially benin highways every 15-20mins you go dey see police for checkpoint dey ask for money and if you no get money to give them na that time una two go wear the same shoe...but I still feel that the governments is at fault due to failure to increase and pay their salaries so thats probably why they do such things.....
8  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season on: September 29, 2025, 07:18:19 AM
Barcelona vs PSG (Champions League Prediction)

This one is looking like a proper heavyweight clash. Barcelona are currently in good form, especially at home, and they will definitely try to dominate possession and control the game. On the other hand, PSG have that dangerous attack that can punish any defensive lapse, even if they sometimes look shaky at the back...The two teams set back are their injuries which will cost them a lot ...Looking at their recent meetings, goals are always on the menu. Both sides usually score, and most of their clashes go over 2.5 goals.

My Prediction:

Likely scoreline: Barcelona 2-2 PSG

Both teams to score (BTTS)

Over 2.5 goals
9  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26 on: September 29, 2025, 07:13:58 AM
Barcelona defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 and took the lead.
Barcelona gave its fans two very different experiences.
They had a very unlucky first half.  Sociedad goalkeeper showed excellent reflexes. Barça was the unlucky side in these situations.
In the second half, Barcelona conceded dangerous attacks, and luck was on their side. Both teams fired shots against the goalposts.
Lewandowski's shot, which hit the post in particular, will be remembered for a long time.
Barcelona won the match and took the lead.
Yamal came on as a substitute in the second half after an injury and provided the assist for Lewandowski.
Visca barca
10  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Do you think we are enjoying our human rights? on: September 29, 2025, 07:12:50 AM
Because rights are supposed to protect people, it’s painful when they only exist on paper but not in reality. From what you pointed out, it’s clear that many of these so called rights don’t really work the way they should. For instance, how can we say people have the right to life when insecurity is so bad that lives are being taken every day? Or talk about freedom of speech when speaking your mind could even put you in danger.

The same goes for education and work. Schools are supposed to be places where students earn their grades through hard work, yet corruption makes it more about money than learning. Jobs too are often given based on connections, while ordinary citizens are left struggling, even though multinational companies are making money from the country’s resources.......All of this shows that rights can’t just be written in the constitution, they have to be enforced and protected. Otherwise, they’re just empty words, and people will keep feeling like they don’t actually have any rights at all.
11  Local / Politics and society (Naija) / Re: Balancing Financial security and Bitcoin Accumulation on: September 29, 2025, 07:08:21 AM
Nice lesson! I like the fact that you spoke about automated savings, for emergency funds accumulation, because with manual savings alone somebody might go broke once, as things to spend on will always exist.
How to save? How much is your monthly income? Let's say your monthly income is 30000 Naira. Divide that salary into 3 parts. Give 1 part to your family, and 1 part to your children and buy furniture. You can keep the remaining 1 part for savings. If you keep it this way, you will see that one day the amount of Naira will be large, then you can withdraw that Naira and do something with it!

It is very important to invest in Bitcoin, whatever little money you have after deducting all the necessary expenses, without keeping it with yourself or in the bank. You can easily buy Bitcoin through the DCA method, for this you will not need a lot of money, it is very important to invest your small amount of discretionary income regularly and consistently. Investing money in Bitcoin in small amounts can gradually become a mountain, but you must invest consistently by adopting the right rules according to a long-term plan.

You don't need to have a lot of money or knowledge to start investing in Bitcoin, just  basic perspective and a sensible income are very important. Over time, you will gain specific knowledge about Bitcoin and, along with increasing your confidence, you will become more aware of cash. I think you don't need to take extra time to invest in Bitcoin. Basically, by investing consistently for the long term with courage and awareness, you can avoid inflation and can expect profits in the future.

I think it’s important to also point out that Bitcoin investment is not only about buying consistently, it’s also about protecting yourself while doing so. DCA with discretionary income is definitely a smart move, but if someone skips the step of building an emergency fund first, they could be forced to sell their Bitcoin when life throws unexpected bills at them. That’s where many people make mistakes, they invest every spare amount without a safety net, and when emergencies come, they undo their own progress.

Because of that, I will suggest consistency works best when it’s balanced with planning. Start small, make sure your daily life and emergencies are covered, then let the rest flow into Bitcoin regularly. That way you’re not only stacking, but also ensuring that your long terrm plan isn’t disrupted by short term pressures.
12  Local / Politics and society (Naija) / Re: Youth unemployment and the economy on: September 29, 2025, 07:05:02 AM
Maybe the biggest challenge for youths in Nigeria when it comes to getting jobs is not only that there aren’t enough opportunities, but the fact that the system itself isn’t fair. Even when someone has the right qualifications, most times it’s about who you know and not what you know. That alone discourages a lot of young people and makes them feel like all their efforts in school don’t matter.

Another problem is skills. Many graduates focus only on certificates without having practical skills that are actually needed in today’s world. If this continues, even when jobs are available, most youths can’t fit into them.

To really address this, there has to be more transparency in recruitment both in government and private companies. At the same time, youths need to focus on building skills outside of what they studied, things like tech, entrepreneurship, and hands on training. If both sides change, at least the struggle won’t be as heavy and young people will have a fairer chance.
13  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Lega Serie A 🇮🇹 (Italian League) Prediction Thread 2025/2026 ⚽ on: September 28, 2025, 04:00:47 PM
I know most people do underrate AS Roma but honestly they are a very decent side, one thing I admire about them so much is the way they defend. Each time they play you can see that they barely conceded goals and even if they do it is very minimal. They played today against Verona and surely everyone expected a win from them and they won, this win now have now put them in second position. AC Milan have a game later against the league leader, a win will drop Roma back to third and Milan will be second.

The Italian league have been super competitive this season. I think maybe predicting the league winner might be easy but predicting the top 4 will be one thing that is going to be hard. Now let wait and watch how the AC Milan vs Napoli goes.
Am  betting on Napoli to win this game they have good players this season.... Hopefully they might even win the scudetto again
14  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2025/2026 on: September 28, 2025, 03:53:58 PM
Crystal Palace are second place on the English Premier League table this season and I must commend on the extraordinary performance of the eagles this season. They've been quite surprising to everyone including their fans, stepping up and winning Liverpool yesterday was sort of Oliver Glasner pattern. He knew exactly what to expected and pull over with his firing squad, he won Arne Slot and doing it again was easy, don't you think?

Crystal Palace performance have made the trends this season but for how long do you think they can keep their head up and shoulders high on the top of the EPL table? Would there be changes lately, well I'm afraid because thr English Premier League is filled with inconsistent game results, an elite team can win today and losing heavily tomorrow, that's how these EPL works.
Those guys are doing very good work, I never know expected such a great performance from them against Liverpool although at some point points i wasn't surprised with their performance, I can't forget how they played against Liverpool in the community shield that made the to win that cup, Liverpool was leading them but they came from behind to equalize that game and later wok through penalty shot, single then I know ttat they have a great team that will be coming into this season to do the undo, winning Liverpool in the English premier league making it the first losing if the season of Liverpool has proven to us that crystal got some plans for the season.
Oliver glasner is doing fantastic job at palace.. I think they will perform well this season like the way Nottingham Forest did last season
15  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Premier League 2024/2025 Discussion Thread ⚽ on: September 27, 2025, 11:38:14 AM
I don't see Brighton winning Chelsea... If look at Chelsea recent games they have been doing even against Man u  they were still able to score a goal.... Am sure without that red card they would have beaten Manu ... So my pick is Chelsea to win

Chelsea's home match is Chelsea's favorite. This is a normal equation. Also, Chelsea's team is also quite strong. Chelsea's chances of winning are high. Another reason to consider chelsea as the favorite is that Brighton is not in good form this season. The team has won only one of the 5 matches.

Anyway , I am thinking about that, if Chelsea will give their full effort in this match. Because the next match of this match, Chelsea will play against Benfica in the Champions League. Since chelsea lost in the first match of the Champions League, it is very important for Chelsea to win the second match. At the same time, it is important to earn 3 points against Brighton. Let's see what strategy Chelsea coach Maresca comes up with today
And I saw that Palmer is injured which is also a big blow to Chelsea
16  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Taking risks responsibly. on: September 27, 2025, 11:00:05 AM
Yes, “responsible risk” makes sense to me. It’s not about avoiding risk completely, but about knowing what you’re getting into and setting clear limits. I try to keep my risk responsible by staying aware of how much I can afford to lose and not letting emotions take over. Honestly, I think most players don’t really manage their risk  they just go with the flow and hope for the best.

So many people claims they are taking risks responsibly but they fail to execute it in their gambling activities.No one can really shy away from taking risks but they can control it to meet up with their standard in such a way that they can make useful decisions that would be favourable to them other than loosing completely all in the name of taking risks.
Sometimes risk management spirals out of control because we can't manage our emotions, and this is a logical process; they are interconnected. That's why I try to keep my emotions under control all the time, because I've seen thousands of other players simply break all strategies and risk rules due to huge losses. We must find the strength to resist this, and I know it's extremely difficult at times, because we constantly want to win back our losses. It's a kind of self-control, not just simple bets or casino games.
Although it’s true that risk management and emotions are tied together, I don’t think it’s possible for anyone to fully separate feelings from the process. Losses will always sting, and the urge to chase them back is natural, but that’s exactly why discipline is what makes the difference between someone who lasts long and someone who burns out. No matter how strong a strategy is, once emotions take over, the plan is already broken. The hardest part isn’t creating rules, it’s sticking to them when things don’t go our way. That’s where real self control shows, and without it, even the best system won’t save you.
17  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Premier League 2024/2025 Discussion Thread ⚽ on: September 27, 2025, 10:52:28 AM
Complete fixtures + odds for this weekend (+ Monday):

Brentford x3.40 Vs Manchester United x2.05; Draw x3.75
Chelsea x1.90 Vs Brighton x3.80; Draw x3.80
Crystal Palace x3.80 Vs Liverpool x1.91; Draw x3.75
Leeds United x3.00 Vs Bournemouth x2.40; Draw x3.30
Manchester City x1.20 Vs Burnley x14.00; Draw x7.00
Nottingham Forest x1.80 Vs Sunderland x4.60; Draw x3.75
Tottenham x1.50 Vs Wolves x6.00; Draw x4.50
Aston Villa x2.30 Vs Fulham x3.30; Draw x3.10
Newcastle United x3.50 Vs Arsenal x2.15; Draw x3.40
Everton x1.70 Vs West Ham x4.80; Draw x3.80

The first game, at 12.30 pm tomorrow, is between Brentford and Man United. United are a slight favourite, but the last time they won 2 games in a row in the same season was in May 2024. Ruben Amorim says this is the most important game in a long time. Personally, I wouldn't be betting on this game on either side. That's just too much uncertainty there. But yeah, it will be a good test to see if United are actually making any progress.

My picks
Manchester United vs Brentford - BTTS NO
Chelsea vs Brighton - Brighton to win or draw
Leeds vs Bournemouth - Bournemouth to win
Man City vs Burnley - Over 2.5 goals
Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland - Forest to win
Tottenham vs Wolves - Tottenham to win
Aston Villa vs Fulham - Under 3.5 goals
Newcastle vs Arsenal - Under 3.5 goals
Everton vs Westham - Westham win or draw
Let's have a great start to the weekend

I don't see Brighton winning Chelsea... If look at Chelsea recent games they have been doing even against Man u  they were still able to score a goal.... Am sure without that red card they would have beaten Manu ... So my pick is Chelsea to win
18  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: El Salvador has become the first country to make #Bitcoin legal tender! 🇸🇻 on: September 26, 2025, 04:47:38 PM
Because El Salvador started Bitcoin education from a young age, they’ve built a foundation that most other countries haven’t thought about. Kids growing up with that knowledge will naturally see Bitcoin as part of everyday life, while adults in other places are still struggling to understand it. Adding to that, their move to keep buying Bitcoin every day through DCA shows they’re not just experimenting but are serious about the long term. It’s a simple but powerful example for other nations that adoption works best when people are educated early and when there’s consistency in building reserves.
The president of EL Salvador has realized that if the population of the country can be informed about Bitcoin, then of course a country is bound to have economic comfort. Moreover, the age at which 7 -year -old students are teaching students about Bitcoin  , others countries are not taking any important steps on Bitcoin.
Yet 90% of the world's nations are not interested in Bitcoin, but EL Salvador has performed a dozen programs for Bitcoin. If Bitcoin is taught from the primary label in a country, then it is possible to give knowledge about Bitcoin in all people of that country in a very short time.
In any country of the world, young boys and girls are not given direct practical knowledge on mining or Node shown in practice mining, while EL Salvador is shown directly at the primary secondary and university level.

El Salvador has taken a very different approach compared to the rest of the world. They didn’t just make Bitcoin legal tender and leave it at that, they actually brought it into schools. Kids as young as seven are already learning about Bitcoin, something most countries haven’t even considered. While the majority of nations still ignore Bitcoin, El Salvador has created real programs across all levels of education, from primary school to university. Students are not only taught the basics but also get to see things like mining and running nodes in practice. Starting this early gives people a solid understanding and could help the whole country benefit in the long run, especially when other nations eventually start paying attention.
19  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: El Salvador has become the first country to make #Bitcoin legal tender! 🇸🇻 on: September 25, 2025, 08:29:48 PM
Look at how the government of El Salvador has spread Bitcoin among the people. They have opened up Bitcoin education to all people, including the people of their country. So that children can learn about Bitcoin from an early age and become more educated, they have created opportunities for children to learn Bitcoin from an early age. Of course, El Salvador will be successful in Bitcoin because the people of their country have accepted it from primary education, which is the biggest sign of success.

El Salvador News

Although teaching Bitcoin from a young age is a bold move by El Salvador, success isn’t guaranteed just because it’s added to the school curriculum. Real adoption depends on how people actually use it in their daily lives, how businesses integrate it, and whether the economy around it grows sustainably. Education is definitely a step forward because it helps people understand the technology instead of just following hype, but the real test will be whether future generations apply that knowledge in a practical way. It’s progress, yes, but the outcome will still depend on long term implementation and real world usage, not just early exposure.


Look, it's comparable to the fact that El Salvador has made arrangements for people of all ages, from young children to the elderly, to learn about Bitcoin, a bold move that I have not seen in any other country so effectively. Adults can learn about Bitcoin, but in El Salvador, they started from a very young age and they have grasped Bitcoin very effectively.
They are buying Bitcoin every day through the DCA system, which is an even bolder move, because they are constantly holding Bitcoin, and El Salvador plays a significant role as an example for different countries.

Because El Salvador started Bitcoin education from a young age, they’ve built a foundation that most other countries haven’t thought about. Kids growing up with that knowledge will naturally see Bitcoin as part of everyday life, while adults in other places are still struggling to understand it. Adding to that, their move to keep buying Bitcoin every day through DCA shows they’re not just experimenting but are serious about the long term. It’s a simple but powerful example for other nations that adoption works best when people are educated early and when there’s consistency in building reserves.

20  Local / Politics and society (Naija) / Re: Why would a Nigerian not want to use Bitcoin? on: September 25, 2025, 08:21:40 PM
I don't think that I have come across anywhere that accepts bitcoin payments where I live, though, it's not a big city. Nigeria government hasn't full supported cryptocurrency and the last time I checked, I received a message from these Fintech banks that my account will be freeze if I use it for crypto transaction. That alone will discourage me from using bitcoin for daily transactions.

I believe that Nigerians have bitcoin that they're holding as their investment for the future because of the way our Naira depreciated rapidly overtime. Your extra money will be put into bitcoin in order not to make the sweat of your labor useless in future. I wouldn't use bitcoin for payment method because I prefer to make profits from my bitcoin in future. If not for bitcoin, I wouldn't have any asset. It's better to spend fiat and hodli your bitcoin.

It would be rare to see businesses that accepts Bitcoin as a means of transactions with customers, except in some big mall in big cities, in our country Bitcoin is more like an investment option and people prefer to buy and hodl than using it for transactions, I think that's the use case for the majority globally.

 Although in developed countries, I think people use it more often for transactions online and for gambling at casinos in big cities over there, though they still see it as a store of value too, and the ones that are more wise would only use some portions of what they've invested for entertainment like Casino or to shop online.
Although the transactional use of Bitcoin is slowly growing, it’s true that in many countries it’s still mostly seen as an investment tool rather than everyday money. Part of the reason is that most people would rather hold onto it long term, believing its value will rise, instead of spending it on daily expenses. Even in places where it’s accepted in shops or online, the majority still treat it as a store of value. The reality is that until adoption becomes widespread and people stop measuring Bitcoin against fiat, its primary role will remain long term savings while only a small portion is used for things like online shopping or entertainment.

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