Fortunately and unfortunately, my local exchange offers various services and convenience where I can convert my BTCs to our local currency. Our local exchange also has the option of paying your bills (with my converted BTCs to cash) or cashing them out to various remittance services. The downside is, this gives somehow removes the opportunity of having to save my BTCs for long-term due to the convenience of converting them to cash.

Due to this, I mostly spend my BTCs at least once to twice a month depending on my own needs or my family's. I mostly spend my BTCs in purchasing books and educational materials for my brothers since having a single dad raising 4 brothers and a sister is relatively difficult.

It depends on my current situation but most likely, I would turn down his offer.

Imagine being treated for only two (2) months from gambling addiction. This part is very crucial given the fact that the withdrawal symptoms would kick in. I should refuse any temptation that would let me doubt my decision from undergoing rehabilitation in the first place. Even if my friend used to accompany me during my gambling days, he should know that being treated for addiction is a serious matter that he should respect.

Regardless of what my friend would feel, I would turn down his offer and focus on my self-development and growth. Like the famous said, prevention is always better than cure!

There are tons of claw machines (UFO Catcher) in the Philippines. They are easily accessible in arcade places which are visited generally by kids and young adults which can be found on almost every mall. Unfortunately, the game is somehow rigged in a way that the claw is slippery and the spring of the claw is quite impactful. T

I tried playing this several times and I never won a prize. There were also times where I would get the doll but as soon as the claw pulls its string back, the impact would cause the doll to fall. This somehow gives me the false impression that I have to try and try again to win the prize.

Your bitcointalk profile link: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1031572
Your live posts count (including this one): 4059
Your bitcoin wallet address: bc1qjlexlfvhxs97cmxkyuqykaqxqj2r8nnj2tuy0y

Like what @Smartvirus mentioned, you have to remain vigilant and responsible every single time.

Remember that there are no free things in this world- everything has a price. If something is given free, expect that it has something to be returned as well. Given the fact that there are lots of fake giveaways circulating around various social media platforms, those type of notices should spark a red flag against them. Never believe giveaways unless you can accurately tell (by doing research, etc.) that what they do is genuine.

I do think it is more on the interest of people in knowing what cryptocurrencies (or Bitcoin) is all about.

The problem with cryptocurrencies stem from its relatively technical aspect where it can be difficult to explain it in layman's terms to a normal crowd. But once they show interest over the subject, this willingness to learn will drive their motivation to study and find out more about Bitcoin.

This kind of scenario is what is currently happening over the years ever since Bitcoin started to exist. There are countries who start using it as their legal tender; while there are also countries who prohibit the utlization of such.

Requesting For a Non-Collateral Loan from DarkStar
Required BTC Amount: 0.026 BTC
Estimated Loan Duration: 3-4 months (will be paying monthly)
BTC Address: 1MEZFksHXTECfthjPBPz2mPt1c1ghZsePH

I badly need to purchase a new laptop for my online school this semester.

Oh yea it is definitely possible with enough training and dedication! The problem is, your journey would take so much time compared to these natural-talented and hardworking GMs that are just built specifically for chess.

As someone who has been playing this game for years, I am proud to say that I only reached a peak rating of 1300. It is so difficult analyzing games and remembering lines due to the sheer amount of information that you have to digest and know at the same time; and oh, don't even mention about endgame techniques as that kind of preparation and mastery is another world to live for.

I do think that it is highly because of the nature of the game itself.

Unlike other card games such as blackjack, etc., they fairly end quickly and the process is relatively simple compared to the techniques involved in poker. In addition, poker is one of those card games that mix luck, skill, and technique in order for you to win the game. Either you win due to the overwhelming card quality that you have on the pool, or because you bluffed the opponent even if your hand is bad.

Loan Amount: 0.026 BTC
Loan Purpose: Have to purchase a new laptop for my online school.
Loan Repay Amount: 0.03
Loan Repay Date: Within 3-4 months: I can pay monthly.
Type of Collateral: None
Escrow profile Link: N/A
BTC Address: 1MEZFksHXTECfthjPBPz2mPt1c1ghZsePH

BTC address is my Binance Wallet Address, which is different from my other wallet which came from my local exchange in the country.

I am actually considering na mag post sa international lenders pero nag hihintay lang siguro ako dito baka kasi may willing na mag loan directly sa GCash account ko.

To be honest, wala din kasi akong experience sa binance kaya medyo nag hehesitate ako pero I watched some videos on how p2p works sa website. Siguro, mag hintay muna ako within the day and if ever unavailable, mag reach out ako sa international lenders.

Thank you, Maus!

I think this has something to do with the mindset of the public against cryptocurrencies as a whole.

Unfortunately, majority of the people view cryptocurrencies as a way of a scam due to the media on how it stigmatized its usage over the years. People also associate it in dealings with contrabands and illegal stuff, in which why they see that whenever you transact using cryptocurrencies, they have this fear that the government would held them liable.

Though that might be the case, over the years, the usage of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment has been slowly evolving. More and more countries accept its utlization and understand its long-term positive effects on the economy.

Good day!

I am looking for a non-collateral loan of 0.026 BTC or p35,000 which is to be paid within 3-4 months.

I can pay the loan either weekly/monthly basis pero ang limitation ko lang is I have to receive it sa GCash/bank account ko sana. Since coins.ph limited my withdrawal limits to p25,000 monthly, I can only deposit/withdraw as much kaya preferably sa GCash/bank account ko sana marereceive yung amount.

To reiterate, this will be a non-collateral loan which I will be paying within 3-4 months since I have to purchase a brand-new laptop for my online classes this semester!

*EDITED: interest rate and total repayment would be p40,000.

Every gambling website has their respective TOS where you are free whether to abide or to choose another casino to your liking. Asking for KYC documents is something that is normal among gambling websites as this complies with the regulations and laws of their country if they want to continue their license operational.

You are claiming that Duelbits is asking KYC before you withdraw your funds. I think this is fairly common and I do not see a problem with this. Again, you are arguing against one of the most reputable and trusted gambling casino in the internet right now. From its years of operations, I have not seen a person complained of a problem that you are barking on- so I guess you are either a troll and/or someone who is blatantly ruining their reputation.

First and foremost, I want to congratulate you OP for your very inspiring journey! I also find it very amusing that most people from Africa have started adopting BTC as a form of alternative currency in payments of services and products. These types of ventures are what creates a positive image on the view of people on BTC.

In addition, it is actually great that you adopted lightning network to your process as it takes a relatively faster amount of time processing, unlike traditional exchanges. One thing that I struggle with is the amount of confirmation needed in order for payments to be processed in the blockchain. With this alternative, not only does it make it efficient, but it is actually more faster in receiving and sending payments.

Well, this is a bit of a stretch but the conclusion that you made happens to some of the gamblers who consistently lose their control over their expenses.

The problem of gambling stems from its very nature- the 'high-risk, high-reward' type of scheme. People would constantly gamble away their resources in order to expect the hope of winning the jackpot, thus multiplying their initial bet. While this may seem attractive, most of the gamblers lose their way and eventually exhaust all of their resources without even winning the jackpot.

What most gamblers feel after they lose is that they either: (1) gamble again and hope that they would win this time; or (2) stop and call it a day.

I do agree with your statement.

The Chinese government, as a communist, wants control over their resources, technology, and economy. The fact that lots of Chinese miners started the trend of BTC mining was a threat viewed by their government due to the freedom BTC provided. Due to this, they implemented stringent regulations to the point that it ultimately prohibited cryptocurrencies in their country.

Japan, a country known for its technological advancement, is taking advantage of cryptocurrencies by its lenient regulations. They allow its utilization as they see its value in the long-term standard of payment.

Not to burst your bubble or anything, but chess GMs have one thing different from other normal chess players like us- they are genetically born with it.

Imagine, Magnus Carlsen at a very young age can calculate lines in his head blindfolded. I remember watching a chess video where Magnus was able to defeat more than 10 players simultaneously blindfolded in an exhibition match. Even if we do train for 24-hours a day, which is seemingly impossible, I really doubt that we will be able to reach the height of these super GMs in the chess field.

Like what you also mentioned, Magnus does not have to prove anything to the chess world. He is undoubtedly, the best chess player in history especially in the era of chess engines.

Siguro yung biggest issue ko dito is yung lack of its feature of sending/receiving cryptocurrencies and conveniently converting them to your desired cash or outlet. Yun yung reason kung bakit patuloy ko pa rin ginagamit si coins.ph dahil sa convenient na feature na ito.

Pero tama ka OP, in the future panigurado na ma-iimplement ito. The fact na nagkakaroon na ng competitor si coins.ph sa platform na ganito means na healthy ang magiging outcome ng BTC dito sa bansa. Siguro ang isa ko pang hinihintay is yung GCash wallet, which I think is going to be the main competitor of coins.ph once it releases.

Good thing that the fire did not burn your whole place down- though it is very unfortunate to hear that your video card got burnt.

A few questions on my mind: is your place properly ventilated? Where is your mining rid also located? How is the climate on your country? These factors affect ultimately the outcome of your mining rig as it directly affect the proper temperature required for the rig to properly function. But you are right, there are no shortcuts to mining and purchasing cheap products to substitute for some parts would likely cause the issue of this.