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1  Bitcoin / Project Development / Re: Open Source Release of a Privacy Focused Cryptocurrency Exchange on: July 07, 2025, 03:28:33 PM
Technical Details

The backend is written entirely in Go, providing cross-platform support (though currently only tested on Windows).It maintains a minimal amount of imports to reduce potential attack surfaces while implementing advanced form parsing for additional security. Price data is retrieved via CoinMarketCap's WebSocket API. The system requires users to run their own full nodes for each supported cryptocurrency - following the essential "don't trust, verify" principle. In my setup, Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Monero nodes ran on one server, while the Ethereum node (using Lighthouse + Geth) ran on another.  The architecture leverages Go interfaces, making it easy to add support for additional cryptocurrencies without modifying core design. All operations, including refund processing, are fully automated and utilise anonymised data for troubleshooting. Notably, except for price feeds from CoinMarketCap, all functionality is handled locally through node interactions without relying on third-party services.

Code

https://github.com/AlisonBobert/AlisonsCryptoExchange

This is exactly what I am talking about thats awesome but if you got fully functional site already front and backend where is your release page, dude? The idea seems amazing an hope more people get to use this. Would be cool for someone online in the lulz sec sides of things do a free audit maybe get some exposure, right?
2  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: True story - First encounter with bitcoin user in 2010 on: July 07, 2025, 02:36:50 PM
I'll tell you guys a true story. Way back in 2010 I was in San Diego vacationing and riding a taxi. The driver told me about bitcoins, urging me to invest in it, that it's the future currency and will be very valuable one day. At that time bitcoin was less than 50 cents. I'd read about bitcoins then and considered it some kind of scam, so I kinda didn't show interest, and he retorted that one day I will remember him and what he told me. He spoke with such conviction that I never forgot that encounter. At times I wonder if that driver was Satoshi Nakamoto himself! The driver was of South Asian descent, perhaps from Punjab region of North India. In fact, he told me "One day I will remember a taxi driver wearing a turban" urging me to invest in bitcoins.  Talk about encountering a bitcoin angel!

You know I was that guy who was saying to everyone invest in bitcoins it will be the future of money promise you! Not a single soul listened to me all said I was crazy or trying to scam them however when you see a vision usually it will come into fruition just unfortunately not in my favor since I didnt quite understand to much on network security so had tons of crypto jacked from me in my day. Smiley I still loved the idea of it don't get me wrong just its not even close to what satoshi's white paper explained it out to be.
3  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Which is more addicting? on: July 07, 2025, 02:04:42 PM

Now, what is more addicting? Slots or sports betting?

Slots are frequently more habit-forming because they are fast-paced and full of psychic backwash. You know that video slots can shove gamblers into the "machine zone" and conduct to gambling issue much rapid than table tournament. But don’t underestimate online sports betting, it is also immensely habit-forming, particularly live in-play wagering through mobile, with around 16% of gambler developing a symptom of gaming disorder and many more slipping into loss chasing or impulsive habits. So in real life, slots raffle you in faster and deeper, while sports betting draws you into and out of emotion, analysis and continual entry, both of which could be threatening in different path.
4  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: What’s your worst loss, and how did you cope afterward? on: July 07, 2025, 01:05:47 PM
"What’s your worst loss, and how did you cope afterward? "

As for me, when I have one of those days that I have a big loss, it's more on a mental trauma to me. I can't function as normal, I went into depression mode, can't get out of my bed and go to work and will just call my boss that I'm sick. And this might take to 3 days or even a whole week. And of course, the physical effect as well, I can't eat and so I lose a lot of weight.

Pathological gambling is a critical trouble, afaik with 12-24% of individual attempting suicide. This addiction hijacks the brain's reward scheme, regulating your rebuke and greed, and flourishing emotion of guilt. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is many times obliging, and is efficacious in 60-80% of sick person. Online or group remedial treatment both work. Hold up groups like GA, SMART Recovery, or GamCare could also save lives. Other requirement for a in good trim lifestyle include a good night's sleep, exercise, and open communi cation. Don't give up on yourself, you are a refuge for many. In my case, I haven't crossed the threshold of problem gambling yet.
5  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: As an experience gambler what is your advice to newcomers on: July 07, 2025, 10:00:45 AM
From your experiences in gambling what are the best possible advise you would give to someone who is intending to gamble or to join gambling?  What are the best gambling markets you would advise people to join for instance (sports or casino) and if casinos what are the games you know is that easier to make winning, slot, roulette and ect.

We have talked more about gambling addiction, so let focused on other areas where we can also be happy telling someone the areas of gambling to focus and make winning.

If you are fresh to wager, think about begin with something that provides you some supremacy, the same as sports betting or skill-based gambling house. You could go over 1x2 type betting or totals, which could carrot smart exploration and analysis, with house payouts all over 95% after Vig, that crack most casino games. For casino play you should sit to low house edge table, I would suggest blackjack, baccarat, craps pass line or video poker. These contest permit you to put in strategy and manage risk instead of relying on pukka luck. keep away from high-variance slots or snazzy side bets, which are fun but drain your bankroll rapidly.
6  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Trump, asked if he has to 'uphold the Constitution,' says, 'I don't know' on: July 07, 2025, 08:41:11 AM
You know honestly  I think our politics are nothing more then a fancy show put on by our worlds elite to keep the masses in check. The ones who are really running the country are going to be your telecommunications companies, your general foods distributors and your banking moguls. I really don't think any saudi princes care much about whos president. If its really fact that it was said this way and not misinterpreted then this guy really is in the seat for nothing more then business and not to pursue everyone of the masses vision of a greater world not just country. So personally I hate this because I did register for law school finally for as much as I hate politics I am going to see about getting myself into the politics just because there is change that needs to happen. This country is becoming a nation of zombies an gluttony. In my history books the 1776 constitution is the only one that matters it was written for the purpose of government not getting out of hand. So these ratifications or any of that other stuff it does not mean a damn thing to a real true US patriot who understands 2 main things an that was Mr Washington had a great vision an we're losing our country faster then we know it to dumb things like corporate greed, consumerism, capitalism etc.

I guess really America has to wake up and smell the roses but it is quite hard for that to happen when your working 60-70 hrs a week an barely getting enough to get by let alone put into a savings or risk in a stock market EFT.
7  Economy / Goods / Re: Broken mp4, contains btc from 2009-2010 on: July 07, 2025, 08:17:38 AM
oh my god you know thats so damn funny because I did this same exact thing with my first 50btc block i mined i stored it on my old ipod like oh this is so cool im physically holding bitcoins i'll never lose this thing and its an ipod so its good forever! Now looking at my 19 year old self my 35 year old self is thinking god damn how much of a unorganized dumbass was I ? Apparently quite a bit. If you are really serious about this I would say try contacting a company if you really have it if you don't then bes tof luck on your ventures either way that is really funny you did the same thing I did way back then.

Edit:

My iPod came with 60 GB storage, and it was just keys I saved as files.
I shared my personal story, not a created story from blue.
So, before defaming someone, please ask your conscience why you are doing this!
8  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1) on: July 07, 2025, 07:43:59 AM
Yes, you are right, PSG is now not just a "top club from the farmer league", but PSG is a top club in Europe with its achievements in the 2024/2025 season which are so incredible. The next step must be much more difficult because it has to face Real Madrid, not only about Real Madrid, but also Mbappe, as a former PSG player who is in the world spotlight. But here, Real Madrid must be more and more careful PSG is now on another condition, they are full power and winning spirit.

PSG has already proven they are not one-man teams. They manifest their resilience and tactical acumen under Luis Enrique, thrashing Bayern 2-0 in the Club World Cup. Now they come to face Real Madrid, who have newly emerged from tough wins over coach Xabi Alonso's side, Juventus & Dortmund. A rip roaring test. PSG look honed, ready for Europe. But Madrid are also hungry. The semi-final is prop to be a firework.
9  Economy / Economics / Re: Qualities of an entrepreneur on: July 07, 2025, 07:16:15 AM
Entrepreneurship education involves the process of equipping an individual with the knowledge, skills and with the proper mindset needed to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and pursue a business ventures with the sole idea of making profit . The process of been an entrepreneur is a tough process as it requires some important qualities if a person is to become a successful entrepreneur

Honestly one of the biggest qualities you find in a entrepreneur is every single one of those an more. You do not find them much anymore an if you do finding the right people especially when your someone who's come from nothing made a mistake or two in your life an its judged forever by that mistake. I got into the field more or less on accident and because no one was really willing to give me a kick-start or helping hand I was always coerced into things I didn't want to do. In the end stand your ground realize that great innovation is going to start with not what you can do for a living, not how do i make my bills or I need to find a new job. Its what is it I can do that will change the world for the greater good and how do make it where everyone benefits. The last bidness man who came up with that one was satoshi nakamoto but humanity still isn't ready for a global decentralized means of exchange. Smiley
10  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Premier League 2024/2025 Discussion Thread ⚽ on: July 07, 2025, 06:23:42 AM
And not only that, Arsenal are also still eyeing Rodrygo from Real Madrid.

Their defense is strong enough, now they need a strong striker to make the midfield & attack unbreakable. The North Londoners 55 million's Zubimendi signing bung the midfield gap left by Partey & Jorginho. You know he is calm, intelligent, a strong passer under pressure, so he has the potential to strengthen the Gunners midfield. The Vikings could sell  Rodrygo to Arsenal, cause Rodrygo is not in Xabi Alonso's match plan, his skill is fine, but he won't coup 10+ goals in a season. What they really require is a finisher like Osimhen.
11  Economy / Economics / Re: Is a University Degree Still Worth Anything? on: July 07, 2025, 05:55:25 AM
I agree 100% unless your going to be a doctor or an attorney there is really not much of a point in getting a degree. Your better off getting certified in some courses its sad because honestly I do believe that cryptocurrency has played a role in this which is killing our middle class american jobs. I used to have a decent gig myself but it was in the trade realizing an learning some things I didn't really want to learn that I cant unlearn now has pushed me into a very unforgiving situation however spiritually I don't think I've ever been more alive. With that being said i'm going to chase a passion and work towards something that is meaningful in life. It used to be the crpyto degen life however centralized exchanges have pretty much put a stop on that all together. I just hope that the power of finance that's being shifted out of and into the others hands are morally sound and understand that this world does not need a child dying from hunger ever....
12  Economy / Marketplace / Re: Should crypto have a 'savings account' option? on: July 07, 2025, 05:10:49 AM
Hey OP if you come again on forum, the idea seems feasible but the best way to execute this now everyone listen to me on this one. Its a community Lightning node right at your city hall and in order to ender the building you have to pay a $10 processin gee into that node directly. Only one door exists in this house so at least one  employee everyday has to clock in and out to even leave I was told some nights she' didnt even get any sleep. Now this happens if trump and elon don't sell the new bitcoin federal reserve to the same ones running it down to zero. Other then that I do not see any good way to do a savings account. An your only pulling out when you need it hence we come with instant withdraws up to $600
13  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Does it make any meaning knowing gambling is a game of chances and yet you gambl on: July 06, 2025, 05:48:51 PM
In my opinion, as long as gambling can give us something equivalent (not always about money) such as entertainment and pleasure that we can get in our boring free time, then it is okay to do it even though we are already aware of the real truth about what and how gambling really is.
And in my opinion, knowing these facts is much better than just gambling without knowing what gambling really is, because by realizing this, it is less likely for a gambler to play blindly.
Actually maximum people who starts gambling, they think the same as you, that they come for pleasure and/or mental refreshment. And until it is changed there is nothing bad to happen, but this change will happen after a while, while they start earning/losing money from gambling.

Actually gambling is offering us excitement & fun, but in secret that thrill could turn into serious harm. The number is not large, I've seen a statis around 3 to 7% wagerers develop real problems during gambling, and most of them come from slot players. I have rarely seen any slot player to be successful in the long run. So what starts as harmless fun can spiral, especially if anyone pursues wins or uses it to feel better. So yes, it is really smart to know the risk, but a wise one always sets his limit. Strict on how much $$ and time you could afford. Step back before pleasure turns into an issue.
14  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Deposit threshold can minimize gambling addiction from poor sector?! on: July 06, 2025, 05:31:07 PM
You know increasing minimum deposit to $175 also   they prevent you using your ewallet for gambling purpose is just save the financially weak people from super easy betting access on online gambling. Even they set legal age for gambling is 21 to prevent insolvent folks relying on gambling as income source. But by doing these, they are hitting the industry hard. I could see, stocks like DigiPlus fall in 10% after the move was announced, as investors feared a sharp drop in user base from lower income gamblers. The Bangko Sentral and Catholic Bishops’ Conference uttered support, they said that to prevent addiction, such a decision should be taken. But my concern is that it will push gamblers to the black market, and they could head up to unregulated platforms.
15  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Israel, Iran, middle east occurrences bets, ratings and discussions on: July 06, 2025, 05:10:19 PM
Well, the fact that Trump has ended a war that practically comes from religious inconsistencies is something very good Up until now, he has fulfilled what he had promised, so if things in the world are settling down thanks to him, then we have to be grateful for him These are lives that are saved and that is the most important thing Although for me they can enter into conflict again at any moment, the bets of being the Nobel Prize winner are not so bad.
I'm guessing that you are partially joking about it. What war did Trump end? A cease-fire agreement might be a start, but it isn't the end of any war. And how can you even propose for a peace prize someone who uses violence and supports other wars with weapons, etc? Even if he was clear on his presidential campaign that he wouldn't get involved in any "stupid long-distance war like his predecessors", as he stated back then. Up until now, Trump hasn't fulfilled any of his promises to anyone. That's the fact.

Yes asserting anyone "ended a war" is a hefty declaration. I cant disagree Trump did help out broker a ceasefire in just gone Iran-Israel clash and recognised a marvelous Nobel Peace Prize nomination for it, but a suspension of hostilities is not peace at all, right? Rocket launching paused sure, but what about lasting resolution? Not there yet mate. And while some applaud his activity others platitude it as tactical military pretense with bunker busters & airstrikes at the back of the scenes. So yes credit goes on him for peace efforts, but lets not confuse that with completely finishing conflict. You can backing the ceasefire, but awarding the Peace Prize already feels like ill timed.
16  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: How do you examine your gambling experience? on: July 06, 2025, 04:27:10 PM
A good analysis will take a lot of time to achieve,  this is why some gambler use the phrase sure odd on their predictions,  they because they have put in a lot of work and so they believe so much in the game that they do not think for any reason it is going to be loss for them. It does not matter how much information you have you will still have  some challenges at some point and are definitel. But you will still loose some  money in all of this, you can never get a 100% .
There's no such thing as 100 percent accurate prediction and even if a gambler or a sports bettor is good at analyzing each game, there is no assurance that he will win the bet.
There are those who will put all their effort into checking everything about the game they will bet for and I do praise their hard work but sometimes even with all the work and effort, its going to fail.
All we can do is to try and increase our chances of winning but let us also be ready that a loss may happen.

No one ever nails predictions every time. Even the finest analyser at best smack all over 55-60% accuracy, and with the sportsbook vig you must have to come first in at least ~52% just to crack even. You know humans nature is, we be apt to overreact to early game events and always underweight late ones, such behaviour most often alters our judgment. In NBA most often I've seen gamblers present with around 60% too much momentousness to quarter‐one baskets and around 33% too little to fourth‑quarter plays.

So yeah, putting in tons of work assists in making better odds, but randomness and biases still suck, even with all that struggle. I would suggest to hunt +EV spots, manage your bankroll, & accept that losses are part of the game.
17  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Am I a bad father for letting my daughter gamble? on: July 06, 2025, 03:53:07 PM
Now, I’m a father, and my 17-year-old daughter is starting to gamble too playing slots and even doing some sports betting. I don’t know how to feel, part of me feels oddly proud of what she’s doing.

Your warning is utterly on the mark. You know 17 is really developing stage, still his/her brain is developing,  also his/her prefrontal cortex is not perfectly developed, so his impulse control is very feeble. Another concern is online gambling platforms are accessible without effort, so social pressure increases a lot, and games themselves open up path like loot boxes that shoot up addiction you know. By molding familiarity at 12, the risk of problem gambling later pile up 4-fold. You are teaching him, keeping the dialogue open, that is the biggest protection.
18  Economy / Speculation / Re: where is BTC heading to? on: July 02, 2025, 11:32:15 AM
Has everyone noticed the dumping occurrence again? This happens whenever bitcoin begins a pump that would appear to go to another all time high then the market would dump and this makes it appear that there are manipulators who are performing price suppression.

However, there are also some speculations that bitcoin whales are dumping bitcoin to invest in the stock market where Circle and Coinbase stocks are pumping very profusely. There are other companies in the cryptospace that have expressed that they will also have a initial public offering this year. This makes me speculate that tokenization in the cryptospace might lose some attention.

It really does seem like whale intervention, but it is not always that much scary, mate. You know since 2023, old whales have redeemed around $142 billion worth of bitcoin, however the market is still bullish, You know all those bitcoins totally eaten by institute & ETF demand, still they are hunger for more virgin bitcoin. You will find some whales who are converting profits into equity as bitcoin stocks rise, and it is a continuous process. Also Circle and Coinbase IPOs have recently surged regulatory tailwinds like the Genius Act. But that does not mean Bitcoin ecosystem is running out of steam, rather it is the opposite. Bitcoin ETF are gaining position under more regulatory lucidity, and more blockchain-native organization are looking at IPOs this year. So yeah, whatever whales do Bitcoin's broader trend remains unbroken.

However, why is bitcoin not ready to pump to $200k?

Because so many are sitting on profits, and we already overcome geopolitical chaos and big-name influencer hype, so conflict like Iran-Israel or fbpost/tweets from Trump/Elon rarely move bitcoin anymore. Sooner or later, we will hit 200K.
19  Economy / Speculation / Re: Why does war always affect the price of Bitcoin on: July 01, 2025, 11:21:55 AM
Not just war, but all events that will involved multiple countries, it will directly affect bitcoin and how its price moves in the market. But no worries, all of those will only create temporary effects, after that once recovery is on its way, then it will create great momentum for bitcoin to skyrocket and even reach a new peak if possible.

Bitcoin still moves following its own pattern, despite some global events that affect it, so it’s still expected for bitcoin to come up with its new all time high no matter how tough the market is.

War really does disrupt the Bitcoin market, however it is more a matter of emotion than fundamental. When conflict breaks out, such as recent 12 day Iran-Israel conflict, BTC often drop, falling from around $107000 to $102000 as newcomer & traders flee risk. But once ceasefire & tension subsides, Bitcoin quickly recover, returning to $106000-108000 as risk appetite return, and even a weaker US dollar also gives it a boost. So yes, war does shake up market in short term. But in long run, some argue that conflict can encourage inflation or monetary easing, which actually supports the narrative of bitcoin as a hedge. so it is not anything magic, it is just peoples panic & fears and hopes lighting up the market.
20  Economy / Speculation / Re: BTC going to 120K in june ? on: July 01, 2025, 04:35:53 AM

Yeah, it seems that the resistance is very strong at $110k, meaning there is like this big barrier in front of us, a wall that we can't get over... for now. But we all know that it will take several attempts before we can break it. At least 3 to 4 times before we can successful go over and then it will become our support.

So this might happen in July or maybe in the next couple of months, nobody really knows.

But that thing is that it could really be done anytime and that is one factor that everyone should understand. In maybe just a snap of the hands, prices will go up and shoot up to levels we can only imagine.

That $110K barrier is really acting like a 🧱-wall now. After watching the ChartBuddy guy's statis a few days, it seems every attempt BTC breaks that 🧱-wall, it falls into a lack of volume and depth.  So the $108-110,000 resistance needs to be turned into support with strong volume so it can really take off. Think of it like a boxer testing that jab, some jabs get blocked, sometimes the guard drops and Vroom, Wink power punch lands. It wasn't long ago that we came from the brink of World War III, so we just rebounded off geopolitical dips $98K-$100K. So a new high, even the $140,000 region, is beckoning. Yeah it may take a few tries. But each attempt builds momentum. And as you said, a break turns that wall into a floor. So there could be a moment in July or beyond, just need to watch liquidity, volume and the next breakout candle.
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