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🍕🍕🍕 This Prediction Contest is OPEN for all active posters on the forum 🍕🍕🍕
We all remember Karl's epic Bitcoin Price Prediction Contests
Now, Max and I are bringing back the fun for a one-off Bitcoin Pizza Day Prediction Contest 
🔒 Thread will be locked on 20 May @ 18:00 GMT 🔒
PrizesIf your winning Prediction is posted before 18 May @ 18:00 GMT1st place: $200 cash + 50 Free spins
2nd place: $150 cash + 40 Free spins3rd place: $100 cash + 30 Free Spins4th place: $50 cash + 20 Free Spins5th place: $25 cash + 10 Free SpinsIf your winning Prediction is posted after 18 May @ 18:00 GMT1st place: $150 cash + 40 Free spins
2nd place: $100 cash + 30 Free spins3rd place: $75 cash + 25 Free Spins4th place: $50 cash + 20 Free Spins5th place: $25 cash + 10 Free SpinsRulesPredict what will be the Bitcoin price on 22 May @ 18:00 GMT Write it in this thread in (€) EUR Five (5) winners will be decided based on the Bitcoin Price listed on Bitstamp on 22 May @ 18:00 No wagering requirement for prizes (Small print)I reserve the right to disqualify any prediction for any reason Winners must PM me their Bitcasino.io user name No editing posts |
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2025 ICC Champions Trophy19 February - 9 MarchDiscussion threadThis Pool will be managed by both myself and jeremypwr ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqRCPgvxa2A) Sportsbet.io has agreed to sponsor their inaugural Cricket Prediction contest on the forum Beginning 19 February, there will be 12 consecutive match days followed by two Semi-Finals (4 March and 5 March) and then a Final on 9 March (total of 15 match days) If we have good participation, Sportsbet.io will continue to sponsor future Cricket tournaments Please make sure you have a Sportsbet.io account before inquiring about participation All Free Bets and Prizes will be sent to your Sportsbet.io accounts Entry feeThis Cricket Prediction contest is Free to join  Comment in this thread or send me a PM to confirm so I can send you the Superbru link to register Prizes
(Superbru points)1st place $300 usdt to your sportsbet.io account
2nd place $200 usdt to your sportsbet.io account
3rd place $150 usdt to your sportsbet.io account
4th place $100 usdt to your sportsbet.io account
5th place $50 usdt to your sportsbet.io account
6th - 10th place $20 Free Bet
Plus
$20 Free Bet each match dayRules1. For each match day, you must predict one (1) answer on Superbru and post your four (4) Tiebreaker answers in this "Games and rounds" thread @ https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5528738.0 2. If you successfully predict the Superbru answer, the four (4) Tiebreaker questions will decide the match day winner ($20 Free Bet) Tiebreaker questions1. Which team will bat first?(Must get correct to proceed)2. Which team's opening pair will score the most runs?(Must get correct to proceed)3. How many batsmen will score 70+ runs in the match? (closest without going over) (Must get correct to proceed)4. What will be the total number of sixes between both teams? (closest without going over) The closest/quickest prediction wins the $20 Free Bet for the match day Small PrintThis Prediction Contest is for active forum members; therefore we ask that you make your Predictions daily for each match day Cheating will not be tolerated so please do not attempt it Cricket is a new sport for many of us so have fun and use this tournament as a learning experience |
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Hey guys!
Sportsbet.io, jeremypwr and myself (LFC_Bitcoin) invite you to participate in Sportsbet.io's inaugural Cricket Prediction Pool!
Discussion thread with all the info @ https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5528739.0
Please read the thread and make sure you understand the format.
If you would like to participate in this Free Prediction Pool, you must first register via my Superbru link (I will PM you the link).
Cut-off time each match day @ 8:00am GMT.
All Matches will begin @ 9:00am GMT.1st Match, 19 February = 🇵🇰 Pakistan vs 🇳🇿 New Zealand 2nd Match, 20 February = 🇧🇩 Bangladesh vs 🇮🇳 India 3rd Match, 21 February = 🇦🇫 Afghanistan vs 🇿🇦 South Africa 4th Match, 22 February = 🇦🇺 Australia vs 🏴 England 5th Match, 23 February = 🇵🇰 Pakistan vs 🇮🇳 India 6th Match, 24 February = 🇧🇩 Bangladesh vs 🇳🇿 New Zealand 7th Match, 25 February = 🇦🇺 Australia vs 🇿🇦 South Africa 8th Match, 26 February = 🇦🇫 Afghanistan vs 🏴 England 9th Match, 27 February = 🇵🇰 Pakistan vs 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 10th Match, 28 February = 🇦🇫 Afghanistan vs 🇦🇺 Australia 11th Match, 1 March = 🇿🇦 South Africa vs 🏴 England 12th Match, 2 March = 🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇮🇳 India 1st Semi-Final, 4 March = TBD vs TBD 2nd Semi-Final, 5 March = TBD vs TBD Final, 9 March = TBD vs TBD The closest/quickest prediction wins the $20 Free Bet for the match day |
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This block on downloading Bitcoin Core from bitcoin.org in the UK has been in place for a while now due to Craig Wright and his BS suing anything that moves. Any way, due to UK law now rightfully stating that Craig Wright is not Satoshi the block is now removed. Happy Days. Cobra@CobraBitcoinBitcoin Core Version 27.0 is now available for download at bitcoin.org/en/download. The block on UK users downloading it is also now removed. For those that didn't know, it previously wasn't possible to download Bitcoin Core from the UK because of litigation. A good day. 🎉 https://x.com/cobrabitcoin/status/1793711778855284748 |
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I upgraded my Bitcoin Core wallet from 0.18.0 to 25.0
I am now fully synced but noticed I have 10 outgoing connections to the network. I’ve been running Bitcoin Core for nearly 10 years. I’ve previously only been able to get 8. Is this normal, 8 are Full Relay & 2 are Block Relay.
I don’t run as a Full Node so 0 incoming connections, which I am content with.
I’ve just never seen 10 outgoing connections previously.
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Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Odds Rise to 75%Following a notable victory in a recent court case against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), spot Bitcoin ETF approval odds have now risen to 75%. Specifically, Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas noted the significance of Grayscale’s victory in court preceding the jump in odds from 65%. Grayscale has recently won its significant lawsuit against the SEC, with the court ordering the regulator to “vacate” its rejection of a spot Bitcoin ETF application. Subsequently, the move has propelled the odds of an ETF arriving this year up another 10%, with it appearing more likely by the day. Bitcoin ETF Odds Jump Again Following Grayscale Victory The race for the United States’ first spot Bitcoin ETF has been an interesting one. For the past several months, digital asset companies and traditional finance enterprises alike have submitted applications for the offerings. Headlined by the participation of asset management firms like BlackRock and Fidelity. Although the US has yet to approve the creation of such an offering, that is looking more likely to change. Now, the spot Bitcoin ETF approval odds have risen to 75%. Indeed, the notable increase was a result of the SEC’s most recent court defeat at the hands of Grayscale. Bloomberg’s Balchunas noted that the 75% odds are connected to a spot Bitcoin ETF approval this year. However, he added that those odds would increase to 95% by the end of 2024. Moreover, he stated that the “unanimity and decisiveness of the ruling were beyond expectations,” leaving the SEC in a difficult place. Ultimately, the oddsmakers noted that the SEC’s defeat is a sign of increased difficulty facing the regulator. Specifically stating that they “will struggle to justify further denials as it faces deals, negative PR, and Hashdex’s novel approach.” Eventually, it is ever more likely that this year will see the very first spot Bitcoin ETF approved for operations in the United States. https://watcher.guru/news/spot-bitcoin-etf-approval-odds-rise-to-75
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I think we could all enjoy this prediction coming true.Jurrien Timmer of Fidelity forecasts Bitcoin to reach $1 billion two decades from now, shortly after an earlier $100 million prediction for 2035.One Bitcoin may be equivalent to $1 billion by 2038, according to Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro at Fidelity. Timmer backed up his assertion with a 4-hour BTC/USD chart that combined the stock-to-flow model with his demand model. In Timmer’s words: “Metcalfe’s Law holds that, as the number of its users grows linearly, a network’s value (or, by inference, the bitcoin price) grows geometrically.” The implication is that the utility value of Bitcoin will outgrow its operational network. This operational network encompasses buyers, sellers, exchanges, and ATMs. In addition, it also includes participating retailers, both directly and indirectly, and some leading organizations such as the Dallas Mavericks and AT&T. Rounding out this network are a few insurers, several banks, and a multitude of small businesses. Timmer’s own demand model grows very slowly in proportion to the stock-to-flow combination supply model. The asset management director’s demand model predicts that BTC will reach $1 million by 2030. On the other hand, the stock-to-flow combination model forecasts a price of between $1 million and $10 million by 2030. Jurrien Timmer’s demand model seems to historically represent the floor or the bottom of the price. The stock-to-flow model appears to be a better fit for the peak. However, the gap between both models widens significantly after 2030. One of the suggested reasons for the widening gap after 2030 is the change in the value of the dollar. It should be noted, however, that this reasoning is not set in stone. Bitcoin Could Hit $1 Billion Because of Changes in the Dollar Value Timmer stated that the value of the dollar changes in relation to other assets. He further pointed out that $1 invested in stocks in the 18th century is worth about $4 billion of today’s money. Going by this assumption, $1 million today could be worth $1 billion in twenty years’ time. Changes in the dollar’s value, especially depreciation over several decades, render the same amount with less purchasing power. This is why huge sums back then appear less by today’s standards. For instance, $1 million could purchase a lot of significant things a few decades ago. To put this in perspective, reasonably higher-end houses in the US cost between $20,000 and $50,000. The same $1 million may not suffice for the same class of houses today. There is an increasing number of billionaires across the globe today. Some observers even believe that we may see the first trillionaire in this lifetime. The same applies to organizations, with several companies now passing the $1 trillion market cap valuation. Fidelity had previously pegged BTC to hit $100 million by 2035 using the same stock-to-flow model. Jurrien Timmer also made those predictions back then. As untested and uncertain Timmer’s predictions are, he is not the only one with such lofty forecasts. Deutsche Bank also forecasts that Bitcoin will dominate by 2030. https://www.coinspeaker.com/bitcoin-worth-1-billion-2038-fidelity/
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Your boy LFC_Bitcoin hits 20,000 posts here on bitcointalk. 20,000 posts and 7146 Earned Merit, maybe I need to go outside a bit more   10 years in bitcoin now, it’s been a real journey and will continue to be. Bitcoin has given me everything, it’s one of the best things that ever happened to me. Being an early adopter gave me opportunities I never would have had otherwise. I’ve really enjoyed myself on the forum too and made some real life friends. Here are some of the stats I have on https://bpip.org/ This forum is one of the very best places to learn about bitcoin. I’ve picked up so much knowledge here in 10 years. I’ve learnt things that are not readily available elsewhere so let me raise a glass to everybody, Legendary Members and Noobs. |
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Sportsbet.io 🏏 Men's T20 World Cup 2022 🏏 Official Website - www.t20worldcup.com  The ICC Men's T20 World Cup (earlier known as ICC World Twenty20) is the international championship of Twenty20 cricket. Organised by cricket's governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), the tournament currently consists of 16 teams, comprising the top ten teams from the rankings at the given deadline and six other teams chosen through the T20 World Cup Qualifier.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICC_Men's_T20_World_CupMens T20 World Cup starts this weekend, and this is your place for all discussion, bets and tips. Who do you think will be champion, who will be the top batsman, who will be the best bowler? Let's hear your thoughts and predictions! I really like seeing bet slips so share your sportsbet.io. bet slips too!
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The project, presented by ruling party senator Juan Sartori, includes a regulatory framework for crypto exchanges and miners. A senator from Uruguay has introduced a bill to make cryptocurrencies legal tender in the South American country. The bill, which was presented on Tuesday by Sen. Juan Sartori, seeks to provide “legal, financial and fiscal security in the business derived from the production and commercialization” of cryptocurrencies. “Crypto assets will be recognized and accepted by law and applicable in any legal business. They will be considered valid means of payment,” the project states. Sartori’s bill would establish that cryptocurrencies “are products of free sale by those entities and individuals who wish to commercialize them,” and states that any natural or legal person “may receive and/or send funds in legal tender from and to their own bank accounts or those of licensed companies.” If the bill becomes law, the government would issue a “first license” that would enable companies to trade crypto assets on exchanges. A second license would allow “storing, holding or safekeeping crypto assets,” while a third would be used to issue crypto assets or utility tokens with “financial characteristics.” According to the bill, Uruguay’s executive branch would grant the licenses to entities that are in compliance with anti-money laundering secretariat (Senaclaft) and the Central Bank of Uruguay. For other transactions, the “use of all these instruments will be free and will not require prior consent, permits or licenses.” Sartori’s bill also stipulates the regulation of crypto mining. Miners wouldn’t need a special license like a doctor, but would need permits from Uruguay’s Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining in order to operate. The measure also includes the “promotion of technical training for electrical, civil and computer engineers in the generation of virtual assets.” According to the bill, Senaclaft “will keep a registry of virtual asset service providers” and of those individuals or legal entities that wish to carry out activities of generation and commercialization of virtual assets. Sartori belongs to the ruling National Party. He ran for the National Party’s nomination for president in 2019. In the Senate, the National Party and its allies, which form a coalition named Coalición Multicolor, hold the majority, with 17 of the 30 seats. To date only one country has adopted bitcoin as legal tender: El Salvador, which approved a bill earlier this year.  https://twitter.com/juansartoriuy/status/1422567884916772866?s=21Article Credit: https://www.coindesk.com/uruguay-crypto-bill-legal-tender-juan-sartoriAndrés Engler Aug 4, 2021 at 7:57 p.m. UTC Updated Aug 4, 2021 at 8:27 p.m. UTC |
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I’m sure you’ve all read about Craig Wright (Faketoshi) attempting to prove ownership of bitcoin.org & claims he wrote the bitcoin whitepaper & is Satoshi. This week London’s High Court have permitted Wright to chase down Cøbra over ‘copyright infringement’. You can read the full story here - www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/apr/23/australian-man-craig-wrights-claim-he-invented-bitcoin-to-be-considered-by-uk-courtAny way, my reason for starting this thread is just to see if anybody wanted to donate to Cøbra’s publicly displayed bitcoin address ahead of court litigation. You can see his bitcoin address on his official Twitter - @CobraBitcoin My BTC address is 1Cobra3fJstD9g3DJ2oaUpDps5gJsZa4eS and my PGP key fingerprint is 61559B1EEFB3F8DA6C40BAAC6F85594478CE4C7A. https://twitter.com/cobrabitcoin/status/948598658848710656?s=21(Please follow the link to verify his receiving address for yourself). I just wanted to give people the chance to donate to Cøbra. We’re all here for a true love of bitcoin. Good honest trustworthy people who have dedicated their lives to bitcoin deserve our support. (Sorry if this is in the wrong section of the forum - Wasn’t sure where to post - Feel free to move if necessary) |
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Taproot Speedy Trial Code Merged Into Bitcoin Core
The merge puts an end to a long road of activation discussions – now all that's left is Taproot's actual activation.
Article Credit - Colin Harper - Apr 15, 2021 at 2:50 p.m. UTC https://www.coindesk.com/taproot-speedy-trial-code-merged-into-bitcoin-coreThe code for Taproot’s “Speedy Trial,” an activation method for Bitcoin’s biggest upgrade in years, has been merged into Bitcoin Core. On April 15, Bitcoin Core developers Fanquake and Marco Falke merged two complementary pull requests authored by AJ Townes and Andrew Chow for Speedy Trial. With Speedy Trial now merged into Bitcoin Core’s source code, Taproot’s code is ready to start its first step toward activation when the code is released in May. Bitcoin’s community, from developers to avid users, all agree that Taproot, which implements the Schnorr signature scheme into Bitcoin code, will be a boon for the network by making complex transactions (what the cool kids call “smart contracts”) more scalable and private. Read more: How Bitcoin’s Taproot Upgrade Will Improve Technology Across Bitcoin’s Software Stack No one has agreed on how to bring Taproot online, though. Because Bitcoin is decentralized, it requires painstaking coordination between actors to make sure an upgrade is released properly. After months and months of activation discussions led to a stalemate, Bitcoin developer David Harding and Russell O’Connor devised Speedy Trial as a way to put an end to the impasse. How Speedy Trial works The compromise allots a three-month activation window, during which time the network requires a certain threshold of miners to signal for the upgrade; if this threshold is reached, then Taproot is “locked in” and activates three months after the threshold is crossed. Should this trial fail, then Taproot doesn’t activate (and the network will have only wasted three months trying, hence “speedy”). The compromise brokered an agreement between those who wanted an activation via Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) 9, which means the upgrade fails if miners don’t adopt, and BIP8, which gives node operators (those running Bitcoin’s source code who act as “servers” for the network) an option to force the upgrade with a user activated soft fork if it fails. Miners have shown no signs of blocking the upgrade, making the drawn-out discussions a source of frustration for some stakeholders.
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