Huh. Didn't know that. Well that's not smart system design, imo. Okay, detecting right away based on the address isn't an option.  I have a book about bitcoin internals but haven't read it yet, hence I don't know such details.

I agree, small transaction confirms isn't ideal at all. A bunch of extra transactions, fees(I hate fees, here comes again - bad design, imo). But hey, we are dealing with money here. If protocol is designed the way that one sends X amount and accidentally messes up the recipients address in the process and sends it, then what? Oh well, too bad it's your fault or your system's fault your money is gone, sorry you're stupid, come again. Let's face it, how do most people usually input addresses to which they send coins to, they copy and paste them, and just to "be safe" they check first 3-4 chars and last 3-4 chars so they match and then click send. Am I right?  I mean I am not saying this should work this way or that way, I am seeing there's an issue and there were instances in the past when people had same issue and it seems like there needs to be an improvement to the system.

This is an interesting look at a global scale. I personally can very much agree to all you wrote above. Great observations.  And I am sure other people who watch and try to understand what's going on will also agree with you.

Andreas Hajpun

Is it easy? In what way "easy"?  I would say yes, compared to stock trading or currency trading, it is easy, easier than one would think. Easy to create an account at popular exchange, easy to deposit money, and easy to loose your money or chunk of it.

I wonder if anyone has created any kind of manual for crypto trading ? At least to cover basics for people who want to get into it. I've had some experience for a little less than a year, have some knowledge. I might write one up soon.

This is probably the main challenge in this "crypto trading" game 


qiman

You sound like you know something more than you said. Would be nice to know a little bit more in depth on private whale clubs. Do you have any info available to where find them or how to get in to one of these clubs?



Haha! Why not 

Seems like there was already a response on Cryptopia forums with a link for a recovery process - https://www.cryptopia.co.nz/Forum/Thread/6507

Hopefully their support will be able to resolve this.

Personally, I think it would be smart to program wallets so that software would auto detect if you are sending it to proper address, to catch such a mistake before it becomes fatal. To take it a step further, a system would send smallest amount possible to that address and if transaction is successful, send the rest 99.99%.




OP included transaction ID:
https://blockchain.info/address/1DJheE2EGZsyXRG8SfeTtivSgbezL34bGB

Amount is showing 0.7543611

Interesting list but a bit confusing. Top 5 based on what? And how does #4 belong here...? Putting test account along with people who have big input is confusing.

This auction ended a few days ago with zero bids and no winning bids. Oh well.

Relisting. New auction details:

Description - domain name: bitcointalk.info
Starting bid: 5btc
Buy it now: 10btc
End date and time: 02-28-2018
Payment methods accepted: BTC, LTC, ETH
Additional information: See initial post above.

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Description - domain name: bitcointalk.net
Starting bid: 1btc
Buy it now: 8btc
End date and time: 02-28-2018
Additional information: See initial post above.

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Description - domain name: bitcointalk.co
Starting bid: 1btc
Buy it now: 5btc
End date and time: 02-28-2018
Additional information: See initial post above.

Guys relax and don't stress. Why? Because nobody cares.

Why nobody cares? Here's why.  I have a number of bitcointalk domains and I've had them for a while. Registered and traded stuff to own some them with one purpose. Why? IN CASE this original bitcointalk.org  gets hacked, shuts off, gets seized or whatever happens to it there will be a chance to set up a copy of it and point to it with one of those .NET or .INFO extension.

And what, I sent a PM to forum admin but didn't hear anything back. This forum has gained what is called *critical mass*. There's no need to worry.

There's one of the websites similar to this with .club extension. And what? Nothing 

LOL.  Good one hahaha.

UPDATE: Yesterday their exchange was "unavailable" and a lot of people thought all hope is lost. Reddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitconnect/comments/7qvi2h/cannot_exchange_bcc_for_btc_help/

Well today I am not sure what time the price for their BCC coin was updated on their website similar to one on coinmarketcap (~$34).  People were able to log into the exchange and exchange BCC to BTC and withdraw whatever it comes out to be, which is about 10x less than a few days ago. Also, there are ways to send that BCC coins to another exchange such as OCTOIN and exchange it there.

If someone would bump this up a few times periodically next few days that would help spread the word.

Hopefully those people out there who still have their money "invested" into that scheme would still have a chance to act.

This was just recently posted today on their official website system news:

https://bitconnect.co/system-news/94/changes-coming-for-the-bitconnect-system-halt-of-lending-and-exchange-platform


Looks like this is the end.  Everyone has 5 days to get their coins out.

Update:  blockexplorer.info  has been sold.  Rest of them are still available.

Good day everyone again. Just had an opportunity to offer these catchy TLDs for auction.

Domain: Blockcypher.org
Starting bid: 10 BTC
Increments: 1 BTC
Buy it now: 50 BTC (or equivalent in other coins listed below)
Payment methods accepted: BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC, USD
End date and time: May 1, 2018 @ 12PM PST
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Domain: Blockcypher.net
Starting bid: 10 BTC
Increments: 1 BTC
Buy it now: 25 BTC  (or equivalent in other coins listed below)
Payment methods accepted: BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC, USD
End date and time: May 1, 2018 @ 12PM PST
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Domain: Blockcypher.info
Starting bid: 10 BTC
Increments: 1 BTC
Buy it now: 25 BTC  (or equivalent in other coins listed below)
Payment methods accepted: BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC, USD
End date and time: May 1, 2018 @ 12PM PST


Bulk BIN price: 77.777 btc for all three domains listed above.

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Also have same domain with about 40+ other TLDs:

blockcypher.ws
blockcypher.tv
blockcypher.io
blockcypher.in
blockcypher.me
blockcypher.tech
blockcypher.live
blockcypher.life
blockcypher.today
blockcypher.cloud
blockcypher.space
blockcypher.fund
blockcypher.digital
blockcypher.systems
blockcypher.social
blockcypher.site
blockcypher.sale
blockcypher.rocks
blockcypher.reviews
blockcypher.pub
blockcypher.pro
blockcypher.online
blockcypher.ninja
blockcypher.news
blockcypher.irish
blockcypher.global
blockcypher.forsale
blockcypher.co.com
blockcypher.world
blockcypher.website
blockcypher.us.com
blockcypher.video
blockcypher.studio
blockcypher.shop
blockcypher.moda
blockcypher.media
blockcypher.house
blockcypher.desi
blockcypher.technology
blockcypher.management
blockcypher.consulting



And again, as usual in my other auctions, prices for the above 40+ TLDs are negotiable but no low offers please. I am in no hurry to sell nor in need of quick cash.

Note, if someone buys all three main TLDs (.org, .net & .info) all the rest of 40+ TLDs will be added as a bonus for free.

Currently domains are parked and not in use. Proof of ownership can be provided at anytime.

*Note: I leave the right to end auction at anytime if I get an interesting offer below BIN price.

Escrow is a must. Or meet in person in the US or Canada. US cities I am willing to travel to: Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle.

Happy bidding   

Good day everyone. Here's what I've got to offer:

Domain: Blockexplorer.org
Starting bid: 1 BTC
Increments: 0.5 BTC
Buy it now: 10 BTC
End date and time: Apr 1, 2018 @ 12PM PST
Payment methods accepted: BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC, USD

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Domain: Blockexplorer.info
Starting bid: 1 BTC
Increments: 0.5 BTC
Buy it now: 10 BTC
End date and time: Apr 1, 2018 @ 12PM PST
Payment methods accepted: BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC, USD

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Also have same domain with about 20+ other TLDs:

blockexplorer.ws
blockexplorer.club
blockexplorer.world
blockexplorer.today
blockexplorer.website
blockexplorer.us.com
blockexplorer.technology
blockexplorer.reviews
blockexplorer.watch
blockexplorer.video
blockexplorer.studio
blockexplorer.social
blockexplorer.news
blockexplorer.moda
blockexplorer.ninja
blockexplorer.sale
blockexplorer.irish
blockexplorer.forsale
blockexplorer.co.com
blockexplorer.live
blockexplorer.life
blockexplorer.tv

Prices for the above 20+ TLDs are negotiable but no low offers please. I am in no hurry to sell nor in need of quick cash.

Note, if someone buys both main TLDs (.org & info) all the rest of 20+ TLDs will be added as a bonus for free.

Currently domains are parked and not in use. Proof of ownership can be provided at anytime.

*Note: I leave the right to end auction at anytime if I get an interesting offer below BIN price.

Prefer to go through reputable escrow or meet in person in the US or Canada. US cities I am willing to travel to: Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle.

Happy bidding 

I am willing to pay 0.004 btc including shipping if you can ship it to Oregon within a week. Escrow ok ?

Yea, who knows, most likely the owner(s) of this website are very, very rich.

And maybe some of them would want to buy these TLDs from me https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2675075

As a note, check out this little board I stumbled upon: www.bitcointalk.club

A good example how one can make a similar board on a side for whatever reason(s).

Can money buy happiness? Lots of people said bunch of stuff didn’t have time to read through all. It seems like majority of people understand as it does can buy happiness.

There’s different kinds of happiness. In short, yes it can. How ? If you see a person in need of something and he can’t afford it and someone or you or whoever buys him that and gives just like that because they can - I’m sure a person would be happy. Simple example- money brought happiness (or bought). Another example - a kid is awaiting surgery and he needs a transplant which is rare and family can’t afford. If there’s a person or a group who can sponsor or donate the resources/funds to have it done, will it bring happiness to the family and kid ? Money is a tool, a resource. It can bring happiness and it can bring sadness. Managing this resource wisely is a whole another thing.

In some cases one simply can’t buy happiness when it comes to feelings and stuff like that. Those are exclusions.

Topic is titled grammatically incorrect. But oh well, so many ppl in here having English their 2nd or 3rd language I already got used to it .. although when you are reading something poorly written u wanna correct it and u can’t 😃

Update: just saw a thread with rules for making an auction.

Description: bitcointalk.info
Starting bid: 7btc
Buy it now: 10btc
End date and time: 01-31-2018
Payment methods accepted: BTC, BCH, LTC, ETH.
Additional information: see initial post above.

Hm, does an empty coinbase account be it "old" or "new" have any value ?   

I guess only if's got very high trade limits, then yes, could be valuable for someone who needs an account to trade good. With their stupidly strict system and low starting buy/sell/trade limits it's hard to get your account to a level where they'd let you do at least $50-100k+ transfer volume. And with their support often being too busy/backed up/overflown, and sometimes pretty dumb it sometimes gets to the point where I need to drive down to San Fran and punch some people in the mouth.