Bitcointalk Profile Link: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1060206Current amount of Posts (Including this one): 462 SegWit BTC address for payouts: bc1qh04tfhu69vnm580w2uehy9tdqx58wfmq46w2p9 EARNED merit in the last 120 days: 80 The campaign is searching for a full member, my rank fits and hoping to be chosen. I will change my signature and avatar when I am accepted, thank you. Accepted! Welcome to the Campaign. Please update your Signature & Avatar ASAP.
Thank you all for the applications! It is tempting to hire someone with a higher rank but I prefer to stay true to the positions and to not get confused about moving members up (essentially don't want to create a queue). We are once again FULL & CFNP. Thankyou so much! I already updated my avatar and signature! |
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Still I am not lucky enough. But one day I will be in your list.
I've spent more than 25 minutes checking out profiles from the OP to help out some users close to rankup but it's so damn hard especially because the closest ones are non-English members. Best thing I can do right now is help a few members get even closer to ranking up. For now, I've helped GDragon (1060206) get to 90 Merits. I'm under 20 sMerits and I don't want to get down to 0 right now. If someone else wants to help this member, feel free - he's 10 Merits away from a rankup now.  I just opened my account and to my surprised, I already ranked up! I received a lot of merits in just an hour! Saw you giving me merits and then I saw this post of yours, I am truly thankful, honestly. Thank you also to @LoyceV and @finaleshot2016. I'm grateful and humbled you guys find my topics really worthy, I've learned a lot while doing it. I don't know how I can give it back properly, but all I can do is to continue posting constructive post as well as creating well written topics that can help this forum. Thank you, from my heart. |
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Bitcointalk Profile Link: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1060206Current amount of Posts (Including this one): 462 SegWit BTC address for payouts: bc1qh04tfhu69vnm580w2uehy9tdqx58wfmq46w2p9 EARNED merit in the last 120 days: 80 The campaign is searching for a full member, my rank fits and hoping to be chosen. I will change my signature and avatar when I am accepted, thank you. |
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People who manages to gain some profits are the ones who can control their selves because if a person know that after so many wins, there is a time that they will lose their bets. I think, there is no problem with the stats because a player can't change the data on the website. So, people sometimes gain profits from gambling since it's all about the luck. Yes, you are right. Some people who can win in gambling games, they have control of themselves, but many of them are losing their winning because they are too greedy to chase another winning. And if that is related to the stats, I think the stats automatically wrote once a gamblers win the games. But I believe that some gamblers can really win in the gambling games, they can stop gambling when they win, they can be able to control themselves once they win or lose, so they can still have the money. I agree, gamblers who can think critically while winning are those gamblers who has control with their money. If a gambler lets his/her emotion run his decisions, the ending will always be losing all of the money. I knew a gambler who is always lucky at first, but he can't stop himself from playing that's why he always lose his money. If he knows when to stop and knows how to assess his emotions. He should've won. |
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I like the concept of helping the unbanked too, but I wonder how many of these people talking about it have actually met any of these unbanked? I know it's not absolutely critical that you have to come face to face with problems to solve them, but to say that Bitcoin lets you have your bank in your cellphone and in your pocket is absurd when you think about these unbankables.
You have had to live with them or live like them and face their problems (banks won't let you open an account or loan you any money) to understand why Bitcoin isn't as accessible the way we think it is for them.
A few numbers I know to be true, having lived and worked with these so-called unbanked:
1. Average family size 6.
2. Average cellphone per family 1. And no, it's not going to be able to be your wallet. It's at best semi-smartphone, minimum data capacities and used mainly for SMS (which makes mobile money great for them but not bitcoin).
3. No internet access. Data, when and if available is expensive and used to communicate, rather than connect outside.
So many more difficult access barriers.
I love Bitcoin. But it's not quite the magic wand we're making it out to be. Charlie Shrem and all those named people have no real grasp of the unbanked. That's not their fault, but there you go.
I agree with you, I lived with the unbanked too. I have a friend who doesn't even own a phone. His father own one but the keypad one, not the android one who can acquire data. Its easy to say from them but somehow it is still be hard for others to use bitcoin because of this problems. |
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For me, and I think for a lot of people, this quarantine time is the best time to get in touch more in cryptocurrencies most especially in bitcoin. We could be full time here for now. So, if you have nothing to do, invest your time here, this will be beneficial go you as time goes by. Indeed, if not cryptocurrency then at least spend most of your time doing what you love. Making yourself more knowledgeable everyday feeds your self fulfillment and uplift your confidence. The feeling of being wiser among your colleagues is soo satisfying (but don't brag of course). So instead of stressing ourselves out of the news about the pandemic which are getting worse I think, try to unwind and be a better version of you . Right now, I'm studying the fundamentals of a Diesel power plant. Who's with me?  That's great! Acquiring knowledge as a whole! Learning anything, not only Bitcoin but everything that will feed your soul. It is always good to be better and wiser. I hope you and your family are safe amidst this pandemic! I'll admit not all references you include are done, I am not yet reading and viewing all of it. Well since we have a free time, this is more good to kill some time. We have learned bitcoin and blockchain but its good to increase it everyday with additional information. Having an opportunity to dig off some knowlesge while stuck at the house will neve occur again after this mess of corona.
These materials are best served and should take advantage by newbies while they have time. Who knows bitcoin is the next big thing after USD. Thanks OP for your effort for this.
Welcome! Thanks for taking the time reading it as well. I hope the newbies will take the time to read it too. Its for their improvement in the first place. Its a bonus that all materials in this thread can be easily digest. We wish them to continue learning by themselves which we all are doing! Stay safe! |
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There are still carriers of that virus even after the lockdown is lifted. Most of them are asymptomatic so you don't have any idea that they have that. So it is really better if you will wait for few months and let go of your desires. Wait for the government to have its people and you vaccinated. If you got your shot, you will be at least at peace with yourself not to contract the disease.
Yes it is still not safe but I think if OP really want to gamble I think the best way is to put his money on crypto instead so that he can play casinos online, it is more recommended and good in times like this. If I will gamble again in pyshical casinos maybe on 4th quarter of this year for me to be sure that the virus here is really gone. I think the best time to gamble is when the vaccine is already made. That's the safest answer. If people will still go out after this lockdown without the vaccine and a lot of test, then the world will just live inside a loop. The virus will spread again. |
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In my opinion, this gender discussion is just silly.
Few women are interested in investing. Few woman are interested in technology.
You will find much more women in other areas, such as health for example, where you can find a lot of woman who are nurse, physicians, etc.
I agree, its just that few women are interested in technology. We should be happy that women are now starting to involve in this industry. It is never a talk about gender. We should be more open that it is growing. Cryptography isn't designed just for men. In general, the lack of women in the blockchain market — until 2018 — can be explained by the historical dominance of men in the tech, financial and scientific industries,
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I've personally gone several months without gambling, it really isn't difficult since I only gamble casually or when a local high stakes came pops up in my Poker group.
Honestly, if you're tracking how long it's been before you've gambled, then it's likely that you're trying to overcome gambling addiction.
Counting the days is a good way to track your progress, but you should also be doing more constructive exercises, including learning how to avoid cues and triggers that might make you relapse again.
This is an effective idea. Do activities that can make you be distracted from the idea of gambling. They said gamblers also has the underlying reasons why they gamble. For example, stress. anxiety, depression. They also need to address those underlying issues. |
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I saw this on Netflix, it's a great documentary to watch. I really like the film, and it makes me understand that technology is a wonderful thing and that it changes our lives.
For those people who are curious about how Bitcoin starts, it is a nice and understandable introduction. The film also mentioned the idea and definition of creating Bitcoin. I've just noticed that the film is giving a lot of time to Mt. Gox and Silkroad's happenings, and I might say that it should have a sequel. Finally, the film will definitely make newbies dig more unforeseen stories and situations in bitcoin that affect the entire community.
Yup, its a good one! It makes us understand the reasons why bitcoin has the status it has right now. I have read that many documentaries are in production now. I hope those documentaries can deeply tackle about the future of bitcoin, not just the history of it. I am waiting for a documentary that talks more about the future. A documentary with an honest take about bitcoin being used as a currency. Of course with the use of valid research, interviews, experts and people. |
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Adding few book or series of videos as additional reference/knowledge might be useful. I'd recommend this book https://github.com/aantonop/bitcoinbookTake note each documentation see Bitcoin from different perspective such as economy, technology/technical, ideology or some of them. Each user have different interest, so it might useful to mention it which perspective is documented on the documentation. But this require you to watch whole documentation, unless you can find good review. Hi! I compiled highlights that I have taken from the documentary film "Banking on Bitcoin". The film is good! [Discussion] Banking on Bitcoin Documentary Highlights I think this topic is helpful to this thread! Hope everyone can watch it too. The link is also in the thread. The film can help you understand the history of Bitcoin and why Bitcoin has the status it has today. |
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Nice! Wala akong alam masyado sa mga wallets, coinsph lang talaga alam kong gamitin. Pero sobrang helpful nito kapag sa credit card! Dun ako naexcite! Hindi sa Gcash or Paymaya. Nakasanayan ko na din kasi sa coinsph at wala akong reason ngayon para mag Gcash. Never ko pa natry. May pagkakaiba ba? Ano mas okay sa dalawa sayo OP?
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Let's be honest here, Covid-19 has brought about a lot of changes which includes quarantine. And there's one thing I'm sure of; one of the people to make gain in this season are our service providers. I mean, everyone stays at home and there's probably an 80% probability that they would spend more time on the internet. Now, let's also think of this; don't you think that this is a good time to promote btc (online)? Imagine, most people presently are off their work desk and are surfing the net. I really think that this is a good time to promote btc online. If people hear more about it, it'll keep brightening the future of btc.
I have two questions for you. What have always hindered you from reaching out to people (online) and 2, would you agree with me and support the promotion of bitcoin in this season??
I think I get the part that it is a good time because someone has so much time during the lockdown. It includes me, this lockdown gave me additional hours in this forum. However, they are also correct that some are busy or worried and doesn't have the time to invest or learn anything about Bitcoin. Maybe because not all of us are comfortable in this pandemic, they may be doing something much more important. Yes, some people will have the time to listen to you promote about bitcoin, but not all will be interested. And it's okay. We have to understand that we are in a difficult time. |
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What I really like about this is the fact that bitcoin makes it easy to do international transactions with ease. I do not need to go to western union or use wire transfer. This makes bitcoin really worth it even with lower transactions fee compared to those fiat alternatives. I can be in my bed and transfer bitcoin to a family member or a friend that are not in my country. And, it takes few minutes for them to see it and convert it to cash if they want. Now, it takes me few minutes to convert bitcoin to cash and send it to my bank account.
So, bitcoin, in short, makes life easy. I like this point so much and I love BTCitcoin.
Yup, its much easier. A bank in your pocket. Also, sending remittances using Western Union can also cost you higher fees depending on the amount of money you send. |
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Hello! Having a lot of time during this quarantine. I finally got to see the documentary “Banking on Bitcoin”. Here’s the link for those who haven’t watch it yet: Banking on Bitcoin BANKING ON BITCOINBitcoin: the decentralized currency of the internet, grabs the attention of a curious public and the ire of the regulators the technology has subverted.
Initial release: 2016 (USA)
I hope you can spare some time in watching this too! The film is a good introduction to Bitcoin, it’s like the history of how this digital currency was created. The film interviews business owners, as well as people who are against it. They also tackle about the controversies and how the public takes it. And it’s been 4-5 years since it was made. I just thought that the topics discussed in the film are interesting to talk about right now. The film brought me to a deeper perception to why Bitcoin has still a long way to go, and why it was struggling to be accepted around the world. I compiled highlights that I have taken from the film. I hope it can make you interested in watching the film too. HIGHLIGHTS- According to Charlie Shrem, co-founder and CEO of BitInstant, Bitcoin is cash with wings, it’s the ability to take a local transaction and do it globally, he believes Bitcoin will overturn the financial infrastructure, it is the largest socio-economic infrastructure the world has ever seen. Eric Voorhees worked as Director of Marketing at BitInstant.
- Jed McCaleb created Mt. Gox(Bitcoin Exchange site) because he couldn’t buy bitcoin as quickly as he wanted to. However, he was overflowed by the legal risk, he sells it to Mark Karpeles.
- Zimbabwe is a good example of a government that lost the trust of the people by printing too much money that causes hyperinflation. Those people who experiences government and bank failures are the people who are looking for something new(Bitcoin).
- 2.5 billion adults around the world doesn’t have bank accounts, Bitcoin has the capacity to take those people in the financial system. A bank in their cell phone and a bank in their pocket.
- People are looking in sending money globally, Western Union is a way but it is really expensive. Bitcoin is cheaper, easier, and more convenient. Remittances will be one of the big first uses of Bitcoin because they didn’t care about borders.
- Ron Ulbricht founded Silk Road website. An online drug market in the internet that can sell anything, best known for illegal drugs. The currency use is Bitcoin.
- Charlie Shrem made a mistake with dealing with BTCking Robert Faiella, he acknowledge that he knew that BTCking is acquiring bitcoins to sell it to Silk Road costumers. Charlie work with the guy, he wrote emails that acknowledge that he knew what BTCking was doing.
- Founder of Silk Road, Ron Ulbricht was convicted on seven charges including narcotics and money laundering in a manhattan court room. Feds auction 13.5 million dollar’s worth of silk road bitcoins.
- People now see Bitcoin as a haven for drug dealers. They think Bitcoins are nothing but illegal drugs on the internet. Bitcoin price took a little dip after this event but still goes up.
- Charlie Shrem was arrested for alleged money laundering because of the Silk Road Case. But for him, its just one customer, and he has thousands of customer.
- A day after the arrest of Charlie Schem, a bitcoin hearing is held in New york lead by Benjamin Lawsky. The fact finding effort was to propose a license framework for the virtual currency firms operating in New york.
- According to Eric Voorhees, bitcoin is a battle of ideas and it forces the issue of whether people should be as free in their handling of money as they are free in their handling of speech, religion, or relationship with each other. They said in order for the Bitcoin to go mainstream, you have to let regulators weigh in on it. Lawsky was the one interested in it, he wants to come up with the license for bitcoin companies, he calls it BitLicense.
- A week after the hearing, 750,000 btc are stolen or lost in Mt. Gox. Which counts about 6% in the total circulation. Mt. Gox files for bankruptcy and blames hackers for the lost of money. The important lesson from this Gox incident is you can't trust a third party for your money. Eric Voorhees said this is the lesson people should learn at the financial crisis but they don’t have seemed to learn it yet.
- Spring of 2015, Bitlicense finally came out. lot of companies complained that the regulations are too burdensome for them to operate in New York and still make money. Companies would have had to apply for bitlicense if they wanted to engage in digital currency business activity.
Point of BitLicense according to Lawsky:
1. Make sure there are enough consumer protections.
2. Make sure we have adequate cyber security.
3. Make sure that the companies are adequately capitalized so they don’t collapse upon themselves.
- Lawsky leaves the government and opens a firm to consult Bitcoin companies, navigating the BitLicense application process. Eric Voorhees describes it as the very definition of crony capitalism.
Lawsky see a new ecosystem being built(Bitcoin), he said that he will protect the consumers, he built a huge wall around it, then he charge every person who passes the gate.
-Eric Voorhees
- Banking system and the financial industry co-opting bitcoin. They are trying to create their own private blockchain where their computers are powering it rather than those anonymous miners, they want control over the system. Eric Voorhees is not bothered by this because he believes bitcoin is decentralized and cannot be controlled no matter who they are or how much money they got.
ENDING STATEMENTAs of the completion of the film, Charlie Shrem is still serving out his sentence at Lewisburg Federal Prison. No wall street executives have served time for the 2008 meltdown. No major bank executives served time for money laundering charges.
I like how the film explains Bitcoin with its history. It shows how Bitcoin can change the world globally, how dangerous it can be, and why the government and financial institutions are threatened by it. I think the ending statement wants to highlight how unfair it was for Charlie Shrem, and for the Bitcoin community, one mistake and they wanted to end the rising technology. Bitcoin isn't "ony about that". They started to label it as a currency only used for illegal activities. It is just a tiny part of the economy of Bitcoin. It makes me realize what Eric Voorhees said in the film, dollars and other currencies are used for drugs too, it is the "bad guys" who is at fault using it for illegal activities. Money controlled by the governments are problematic too. "No wall street executives have served time for the 2008 meltdown, no bankers served time for money laundering charges", but this 23 year old entrepreneur that help established the bitcoin industry, an alternative to government money, is going to jail. While bankers almost destroyed the economy, and none of them got into trouble.
The film makes me wonder if we are still seeing the future the same way the film see it? A lot has happened in 5 years. Anyone who have watched it can also comment their take about the documentary. If there’s anyone who can provide links or updates about the topics tackled in the film, please do so, in that way we can see how Bitcoin developed for the past years! -GDragon |
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Based on my personal experience, it's very hard to get rid of an addiction but it's possible. Sometimes it's not easy but if you have support, you will be able to overcome that. Fortunately, there is a free addiction help hotline, it's a great option for those who need help. Here is the link, hope it helps https://addictionresource.com/addiction-and-rehab-hotlines/Agree, I think the very first thing a compulsive gambler needs to do is ask for help. Use every help that is available. Family, professionals, support group, etc. They should do everything to distract themselves by doing other activities. But gamblers also need the strong desire to quit. It should come from them, not from their family or friends. They should have the courage to accept that they are already not in control. It will take a long time but as long as they are motivated to quit, they can overcome it. |
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With the casino's close and cancelled sports. It makes me realize that a lot of employees are not working, and they will not be paid. I hope the companies are doing something for their employees. It will be fine for those who have have safety nets and those people who can stock groceries they needed for months. But how about the employees who don't? Casino's should support their employees, it will take a toll to their economic status but during this pandemic, its their responsibility. Read this article about how Nba teams and players help their stadium workers during this lockdown. Coronavirus: How sports teams, players are helping arena, stadium workers affected by COVID-19 outbreak |
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After lockdown or quarantine or after this virus ends, will you go to casino places immediately or will you wait for some days before going?
I just wanna find and earn money. Money is my no. 1 problem right now. I am not sure if the remaining money I have is enough for me to survive in the whole time of quarantine. I am not sure if it will last for a month because there are rumors that quarantine period will be extended. I just decided to promote gambling so atleast I can earn weekly through it. It is already a big help. This is the problem many people encounters today, the reason why some are still going out, they wanted to work. I hope you're doing fine today. Your government should provide for you, it's their responsibility. Please don't go all in, it will be problematic if you lose it all. This lockdown will take a month or so, it can also be extended. |
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