I disagree. Gambling and cryptocurrency investments, while both speculative in nature include very different kinds of risk. In gambling, every casino game or a slot has pre-defined odds, so in theory you can calculate your chance of winning, but the final outcome is unpredictable and is still a matter of luck. With cryptocurrency, the odds are unknown but you can still determine the probability of different outcomes, making it more like speculative investing or educated guessing than gambling. If we have sufficient knowledge about the coin's team members, their partnership status and roadmap details, etc., then over time a pattern or trend might emerge which will give you an idea about their viability as an investment option. True, this will take a lot of research and analysis. But unlike gambling there is no "cosmic force" that determines the outcome - it depends solely on the work you put into it. At the end of the day, it is all about how much research you do and what strategies you use to determine your investment decisions.

The question of what would have happened if Bitcoin was never created is irrelevant, as it is clear that it has already changed a lot since its inception. It has changed the way people think about economics, it has changed the way people transfer funds, and it has even changed the way some businesses do their transactions. The Bitcoin system provides a quick and seamless way for individuals who have no reason to trust one another interact as if they did. In the Bitcoin community, members will exchange bitcoins quickly and easily without having to go through a bank or credit card processor, who may charge a fee for the service. This is an excellent alternative to cash and credit cards especially when large sums are being exchanged.

The question on whether or not Bitcoin would have been created if it weren't for the motivation of the creator might remain a mystery, but one thing is for sure: Bitcoin has certainly made the world a better place by giving us a reliable, cheap and fast means of financial transactions.

I agree. I cannot wait to see the art in this contest! There is certainly a lot of talent on the forum, and it will be fun to see what everyone comes up with.

To all artists out there, it's crunch time, people! The contest ends in about a week, so get your asses in gear if you haven't already.

I think theymos is generally against newbie jail policy. Maybe it would be better if the WO thread could be configured so that merit functions are disabled completely. Much like signatures are disabled.

Honestly, I had no idea that these devices already existed, and I answered the question "off the top of my head." But now that we know they exist, and are readily available on the market, the threat becomes even more possible and realistic. Thank you for this info.

This is not an area where I am an expert, but I will try to provide some insight. Is Bitcoin mining contributing to climate change? Probably. There are definitely positives and negatives from the perspective of climate change, so it is hard to sum up a clear-cut opinion. But that does not mean Bitcoin mining will be banned anytime soon. While it may contribute more heat to our planet, so does the existence of these big institutions that hoard wealth. And we all know how entrenched they are in society at this point, regardless of what benefits they might bring (which in itself is debatable). If you are doing something wrong, there are always going to be people trying to fix it, or at least mitigate the damage. The problem then becomes one of accountability and sustainability, especially when energy sources like coal and oil are being subsidized by government entities who claim their environmental responsibility is not strong enough to lead the way into technologies like alternative energy or energy efficiency directives and standards. So, where does Bitcoin mining fit in? Probably a lot more controls and regulations, but not a full ban. When you ban something, you lose all control over it, and governments do not like that.

Although I am no expert in gambling, I have been involved with Bitcoin for quite some time. It is definitely not a matter of luck for me. Bitcoin is unlike any other form of payment ever used before. It is a peer-to-peer payment network, meaning that no central authority or middlemen are required to verify any transactions. No banks, no clearing houses, just individuals sending value directly to one another. It is a completely decentralized system, and no single person or organization has control over it. Bitcoin is also a deflationary currency, which means that it has the potential to appreciate in value over time. The number of bitcoins that will ever be created is finite, and this creates an economic incentive for people to invest in the system.

Now, how does this have anything to do with gambling?

Please explain. What do you mean by "rewrite the program"?

If you have some programming skill, then it is possible to "rewrite" Bitcoin Core source code and make a clone of the program that can do everything that original program does and more. But there is no real benefit to doing so, because nobody will care about your clone. What exactly do you want to achieve?

By the way, bitcoins are not in the program but on the blockchain.

That is impossible to say. Most likely, no one would even be around to watch it unravel. That said, if somehow mankind survives long enough for the world to begin to rebuild, Bitcoin may still exist as a relic from the pre-apocalypse era.

The truth is, all investments are risky. Whether you are investing in stocks or Bitcoins, the most you can really do is choose an investment opportunity that matches your risk-profile. And as far as Bitcoin goes, it is clear that the potential for profit has never been higher. While short-term price movements may be uncertain, the long-term trend for Bitcoin remains bullish, and many experts believe we will eventually see Bitcoin prices surpassing last year's all-time high.

If we are talking about real keyboard (device) hacking, I guess anything is possible if the hacker had physical access to your device. If we consider that there are USB cables that can steal coins from hardware wallets, we can assume that something similar can exist for keyboard hacking as well. For example, someone can create a USB device that connects between the keyboard and the computer that will register everything that is typed on the keyboard and record it in internal memory or wirelessly send the data to the hacker. If this device is plugged into your computer while you are typing, it can record all the characters that you type. And if the hacker has access to this data, he or she will be able to recover your passwords or private keys.

I also do not think that this will lead to discrimination. Since this is a vote for the members who contribute the most to the community, it makes sense that only active members have the right to vote.

Last year there was a rule:

I think it would be good to expand this rule to take into account only merits earned during the current year. It does not have to be a limit of 50 merits, but maybe it could be reduced to 20 or only 10.

Yes. That is right. The OP can't really do much about a scammer on his own. That is why I recommended that the OP hire someone from the legal profession, so that he could request a freeze of funds and/or contact information of the scammer if he discovered that the stolen coins ended up on a centralized exchange. If the scammer sold them on an exchange that is regulated by FinCEN (or some other similar agencies in other countries in the world), then the OP would have a pretty good chance of getting at least some info from the exchange, which will ultimately enable him to take further legal action.

I am just curious, what kind of exam is that? Is it maybe related to a job interview?  If so, I really think you should research the answers to these questions on your own. You will get the necessary knowledge that will benefit you in your future career. If you have difficulty with a particular question, feel free to ask, but do not rely on this site to give you all the answers. Also, I would recommend that you try to answer the questions yourself before consulting this site. It will help you learn more and you may be surprised by what you find out!

The future of the project is bright because Bitcoinbloem has managed to test and prove that Bitcoin mining does not have to be wasteful for energy consumption and that different industries can join together and complement each other. It will continue to receive international advertisement and attention as time moves on. The project may also be scaled up to produce various other products, such as vegetables. It could also be used to grow other plants that require special care and attention, such as medicinal herbs. The project will continue to grow and expand, as more people become aware of the benefits of using the technology. This means that Bitcoinbloem is not just a one-time project, but something that can become a long-term contribution to the crypto community and society in general. I wish them all the luck and success they deserve.

No, I do not think it is possible. It is not about MetaMask, it is about the way transactions work in general on the Ethereum network. You can make multiple transactions only using a dapp or custom smart contract, as far as I know.

If the amount involved is substantial, it is advisable to hire a lawyer. A lawyer who has experience with similar cases will be preferable, as he will know what steps to take in order to get a court order freezing funds. With such a court order, the exchange can be ordered to freeze the account and hold the funds until a decision has been reached on whether they should be returned to you or not. In some cases, a lawyer will advise you to file a claim with the court and wait for its decision before taking any other steps.

I have found that it heavily depends on the type of situation you find yourself in. If you bring up something about cryptocurrencies around a number of people who are familiar with them, you will get a range of opinions, and they will likely have their own opinions on the matter. This can lead to some heated discussions if you feel strongly about one side or another of an issue. This can have heavy implications when discussing bitcoin with friends who are not as well-versed in the subject. At the same time, if you attempt to talk about how much you love your bitcoin experience around family members who may not be as tech-savvy and who are unfamiliar with cryptocurrencies, it can lead to confusion and questions that will make you want to avoid talking about it all together.

Well put. Young investors need to know that they are exposing their funds to a high level of risk and there is no absolute guarantee that investments will turn out well. But, after all, if bitcoin has survived the many ups and downs since its release, it is safe to bet that it will still lead the cryptocurrency world. Although no one can guarantee high profits when investing in bitcoin, but this cryptocurrency has risen from $10k to $60k per coin in several months at the end of 2021. The potential for profitability is still present. Thus, I am sure that bitcoin will maintain its position as the leading cryptocurrency in the world of cryptocurrency and ensure profits for investors that invest long term with it.

Here is another website to check out that might be useful:

https://glasschain.org/

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According to glasschain.org both of these addresses are linked to the gate.io exchange.


source: https://glasschain.org/btc/Address/13EuFUmF3N7uq2No7QCSffY6LgG5CsYryo