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2241  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: If Satoshi is not dead, what is he doing? on: July 31, 2022, 09:30:04 AM

Another reason I believe why Satoshi would never ever reveal his real identity is, he might be working for a technology company when he was coding the first implementations of Bitcoin. Isn't there a law that says any software, or invention you develop while under employment in a company will automatically give the patents/rights of that software/invention to that company?

No.  To your question, absolutely not!  Do you suppose that an open-source patch contributed to some project by an employee off-the-job is always, in all cases automatically copyrighted by the employee’s $DAYJOB?

You seem to be thinking of the “works for hire” doctrine.  That generally applies only to works made within the scope of employment.  The details, extent, and limitations of this rule (or even whether it applies at all) vary wildly by jurisdiction.

I note that we have no idea where Satoshi was located at the time that he created Bitcoin, and any clues he left may be intentional disinformation of the type that I myself not infrequently sow.  (His apparently Japanese name, his use of a British newspaper headline in Block 0, his alternation of British and American spelling—even “his” use of an apparently masculine pseudonym and online persona.)

As a precondition of employment, some employers require an employee’s agreement to an employment contract that greatly extends the scope of what “intellectual property” the employer can claim as theirs.  Some jurisdictions have laws limiting such contracts.  This is a very complicated area of the law.

Nothing that I say here should be construed as legal advice.  I only seek hereby to show that the broad-brush statement quoted above is incorrect on its face.  I would not want inadvertently to FUD Bitcoin’s status in this regard.


I remembered a story about Steve Wozniak, who invented the Apple 1 while he was under the employment of HP. Before Steve Jobs, and him can start Apple, Steve Wozniak was required to have the permission of HP to be given the absolute rights to start building the Apple 1.

It might be good to have a lawyer to clarify it for us, or a Bitcoin developer who knows something about Intellectual Property.

I'm just having shower thoughts that what if Satoshi worked for a Fintech company?
2242  Economy / Gambling / Re: Question for regular casino players. Will you use Lightning if available? on: July 30, 2022, 11:40:35 AM
But the point is, you can download a wallet, send Bitcoin to your Lightning wallet, and use it. My suggestion, use BlueWallet app. It's very easy with a good UI/UX.

I confirm BlueWallet is a good, easy to use tool. Definitely one should give it a try.
About transfers, it is worth to know that sending from LN to “normal” network is usually not so easy and free, you must use proxies/exchanges which increase the overall cost a little.


That's true, but the main reason why it's usually not easy to return the Bitcoin back onchain, if you're using an app like BlueWallet, is because exchanges don't have Lightning deposits available. Anyone won't need to switch from offchain to onchain if Bitcoins in Lightning can be transacted to any exchange, or any Bitcoin merchant/service. It would just be like Bitcoin, but with a different experience.
2243  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: If Satoshi is not dead, what is he doing? on: July 30, 2022, 11:29:14 AM

If satoshi was not dead, he would have been in front of public and telling that he is the one who invested bitcoin. But since he is dead, he is no more with us.


Are you serious? He was gone when Gavin Andresen went to the CIA. Simply no. [...good reasoning...]


Unfortunately, that is probably a popular belief.  People often project onto others their own desires to be a celebrity, like a movie star.  And this type of fallacious thinking opens the way for imposters like CSW: Imposters exploit the widespread assumption that of course, if Satoshi is alive, he will reveal himself!  


I would never believe anyone who developed such a digital currency like bitcoin would ever want to remain anonymous when he can be hero of the world if everyone's knows him.


Satoshi did.

Good point, but...




Hahaha. We may have different opinions on the matter, but I believe that someone is indeed wrong on the internet.

Another reason I believe why Satoshi would never ever reveal his real identity is, he might be working for a technology company when he was coding the first implementations of Bitcoin. Isn't there a law that says any software, or invention you develop while under employment in a company will automatically give the patents/rights of that software/invention to that company?

2244  Economy / Gambling / Re: Blackjack.fun | 0.28% House edge | Live tables | Baccarat |Slots| InstantWithraw on: July 30, 2022, 09:21:26 AM
Is being on top 20 daily winners is still the requirements of the daily free spin? I forgot a lot about the rules because there is no info written on the website about this.

Nothing needed for daily free spins you only need to vote for one winner for daily competition even if you are outside the top 20

You definitely know who the user deserves to vote for, right? he is RealWinner the undefeated user , somehow he never seems to run out of funds


I believe Private User, and GOD have deployed more capital to the casino. Private User has 2357.5 mBTC wagered, and GOD has 10725 mBTC wagered for the Daily Wagering Competition. Real Winner is currently third with 1981.01 mBTC wagered.

What is Real Winner's daily average wagering volume? Did he reduce his wagering volume, or did GOD and Private User simply increase their wagering volumes?
2245  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: If Satoshi is not dead, what is he doing? on: July 30, 2022, 09:06:17 AM
After reading so many topics that discuss who satoshi could be and why he would leave bitcoin from one day to another it made me think: What is he doing these days? It is really unlikely that he never ever came back to the forum again, just to read and look at the progress. Also it seems likely that he had at least one alt account that may even be sill active.

If satoshi was not dead, he would have been in front of public and telling that he is the one who invested bitcoin. But since he is dead, he is no more with us.


Are you serious? He was gone when Gavin Andresen went to the CIA. Simply no. Satoshi made sure to have a few extra steps to hide his real identity. He probably changed the style he wrote code, talked to himself with different accounts in the forum, and changed his writing style. He would have also destroyed his own reputation.

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I would never believe anyone who developed such a digital currency like bitcoin would ever want to remain anonymous when he can be hero of the world if everyone's knows him.


Satoshi did.
2246  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: If Satoshi is not dead, what is he doing? on: July 29, 2022, 12:38:10 PM
Satoshi might would be reading our posts on forum and must be laughing at your particular post. I think he must would be busy with designing new blockchain projects maybe the future of bitcoin or something like that. But I am sure he must would be doing something and not just sitting idlily.


He might be, and it's because all our guesses on who he really is are all VERY WRONG, and far from the truth. I believe he might also be laughing because who he truly is should be very obvious to all of us regular forum users. The answer might have been under our noses for years and years, and we wouldn't even believe it if the truth was presented to us, simply and plainly. I have another guess, but I wouldn't say who it is.
2247  Economy / Gambling / Re: Blackjack.fun | 0.28% House edge | Live tables | Baccarat |Slots| InstantWithraw on: July 29, 2022, 12:17:13 PM
Is RealWinner making us believe he won't play for the day, then play with size and place first place in the Daily Wagering Competition within one hour? I voted for Nagurja because RealWinner wasn't in the candidate's list. After one hour, he appears in the list and becomes the obvious winner. Hahaha.

RealWinner, I'm sorry! I shall never ever doubt your whaleness again. Cool
2248  Economy / Speculation / Re: Your most realistic ATH prediction for the next cycle? on: July 29, 2022, 10:57:15 AM
MOST REALISTIC? Six figures, $100,000 has a very high probability for the next cycle, although I'm very sure that it's going to be more than just "a mere" $100,000 when the market prices in how important Bitcoin is going to be in the "Geo-Political Game Theory" of things.
2249  Economy / Gambling / Re: Question for regular casino players. Will you use Lightning if available? on: July 29, 2022, 10:45:21 AM
Will you use the Lightning Network if available? Or will you continue to use whichever altcoin you're currently using?

It is kinda interesting to use.  I might use it for the sake of curiosity but I am not confident in my level of understanding of how the lightning network works.  I am in fear that I might mess up so I will stick on continuing whatever method I am using.

To everyone in the topic who said "Yes" that you'll use the Lightning Network if available. It's currently now available through BetPlay, https://betplay.io/ Cool

I have also suggested in BetPlay's announcement thread, to give free spins for deposits made through the Lightning Network. As a promotion it will help the the casino, and it will also help the Lightning Network. Using Lightning has become very easy with wallet apps like BlueWallet.

Cool! I might check betplay casino and see the workaround of the lightning network.  If ever I understand how it works, and see that LN is way more convenient to use then I will use it.


Literally ANYONE can use Bitcoin without them understanding how it works, or understand how everything in the network sticks together. All the user has to do is download a wallet, and start "using" Bitcoin. I placed "" on the word using because asking if a user is truly "using" Bitcoin will be for another complicated topic. Haha.

But the point is, you can download a wallet, send Bitcoin to your Lightning wallet, and use it. My suggestion, use BlueWallet app. It's very easy with a good UI/UX.
2250  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: If Satoshi is not dead, what is he doing? on: July 28, 2022, 12:21:07 PM

Bitcoin mining was supposed to make it possible for everyone with a computer to "mine" and to receive a decent income, but expensive ASIC technology has destroyed that goal, so rich people and large mining operations are dominating Bitcoin mining now.

Cmon... Satoshi!.... destroy unemployment with your next invention.  Tongue


Mining is actually a "business" of small margins, and to receive "decent income", you have to scale your mining operation by spending more on miners, spending more for electricity, and using it more efficiently than your competitors. This gives you a better probability of mining the next block. Plus ASICs was merely one pathway to mining Bitcoin more efficiency. It was unavoidable.
2251  Economy / Gambling / Re: Question for regular casino players. Will you use Lightning if available? on: July 28, 2022, 12:09:49 PM
To everyone in the topic who said "Yes" that you'll use the Lightning Network if available. It's currently now available through BetPlay, https://betplay.io/ Cool

I have also suggested in BetPlay's announcement thread, to give free spins for deposits made through the Lightning Network. As a promotion it will help the the casino, and it will also help the Lightning Network. Using Lightning has become very easy with wallet apps like BlueWallet.



2252  Economy / Gambling / Re: ⚡️⚡️Betplay.io - Lightning Network Casino - INSTANT & ZERO FEE Payments ⚡️⚡️ on: July 28, 2022, 09:58:11 AM
I suggest having a "chat box" that all players, whales and plebs, can talk to each other.

that is a good idea, I was also in past, but sometimes the chat box disrupts the screen when you want to play with high resolution.


That's easy, just make the chat box smaller in game mode, and have its own tab in chat mode. I believe a good UI/UX is everything in this business.

Plus, Betplay Group, because the unique feature of your casino is Lightning Network deposits/withdrawals, why not give away free spins to anyone who deposits though Lightning? It helps the casino, and it helps the Lightning Network. Cool
2253  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: If Satoshi is not dead, what is he doing? on: July 28, 2022, 09:19:43 AM
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If Satoshi is not dead, what is he doing?


If Satoshi is not dead, then he's not Hal Finney.

What he would be doing is probably posting in the Bitcoin dev-mailing list, or in Twitter under the name "Adam Back". Or he might be living a secluded life, and living under the name Nick Szabo.

Who Satoshi definitely is not, is that fraud/con-artist called? I will not mention the name, but everyone knows who he is.
2254  Economy / Gambling / Re: Blackjack.fun | 0.28% House edge | Live tables | Baccarat |Slots| InstantWithraw on: July 27, 2022, 12:40:24 PM
The "Private User" is not playing today, and it's GOD vs. Real Winner" in first and second places in the Daily Wager Competition, and the Weekly Wager Competition. I will vote again for Real Winner! Thanks for the 30 free spins in Dig Dig Digger again. I already used it, and I didn't win much, but it's fun to have those free spins!

Private user aka Winner is not online for since the last weekly tournament ended. I think he will not compete too for this week because he typically play at the start of the tournament whenever he wants to fully commit on the tournament. I guess he is on vacation right which he has no access to his account or he might be busy playing on other casino because he is a high roller.


Private User is a different person from Real Winner. Real Winner was playing yesterday and won the Daily Wager Competition and the Weekly Wager Competition. It gave me 30 free spins!

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I really have no luck on dig dig digger free spin. I spend all my 35 free spin and only hit 3 wins with both minimal profit. This is my 3rd time in a row to have this kind of result on my spins using my weekly reward.


I was lucky today, and hit some wins for a prize of .72 cents! Hahaha.

But I'm satisfied. It's free, and I'm really not much of a gambler to be honest.
2255  Economy / Gambling / Re: Blackjack.fun | 0.28% House edge | Live tables | Baccarat |Slots| InstantWithraw on: July 27, 2022, 09:30:46 AM
The "Private User" is not playing today, and it's GOD vs. Real Winner" in first and second places in the Daily Wager Competition, and the Weekly Wager Competition. I will vote again for Real Winner! Thanks for the 30 free spins in Dig Dig Digger again. I already used it, and I didn't win much, but it's fun to have those free spins!

@Wind_FURY I think the same. A lot of people made a lot of money in the last bull run, but they thought 100k was a sure thing, because come on, they said, surely 3x from last ATH wasn't the only thing right?

Then they got greedy, leveraged everything into Defi and APYs, oh man, they lost everything.

Gambling? Trading? Any difference? lol


They're calculated gambles, but still "a gamble" because there's a probability for failure. This HODLing strategy has a probability for failure too, even if it's low.
2256  Economy / Gambling / Re: ⚡️⚡️Betplay.io - Lightning Network Casino - INSTANT & ZERO FEE Payments ⚡️⚡️ on: July 27, 2022, 09:19:11 AM

Hi Wind_FURY,
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I suggest having a "chat box" that all players, whales and plebs, can talk to each other. I won't mention the casino I was in the campaign before BetPlay, but it's doing the right things towards building a community around the casino through a simple feature like a chat box.

There are also freerolls for regular depositors, and a voting system on who wins the wager competitions. The whales are like celebrities in the site! Cool
2257  Other / Politics & Society / Re: US Gas sales to China dries up as Ukraine war halts Energy trade on: July 27, 2022, 07:15:13 AM

China's crude oil imports from Russia soared by 55% from a year earlier to a record level in May, displacing Saudi Arabia as their top supplier. Could China's reason for switching to Russia from the US as a result of closeness of boundaries or is there an ulterior motive?


China's motive could be to reduce its dependence with the United States, and avoid the same situation Germany has with Russia, which is a stupid situation. Germany delivered, and supplied weapons to Ukraine, stepping into a war by proxy, then Germany complains about the low supply of natural gas coming from Russia? It might be a cold winter in Germany if their government continues its war by proxy.

Why look for complex motives in depth when there is a simple motive on the surface - the price. China is the most energy-deficient country in the world, its energy demand is huge and greater than that of Germany, so China is interested in any kind of energy resources, especially if they are offered at a good discount.


That could be the reason, and a more practical reason at that, BUT considering the geo-political situation between China and Taiwan, and Taiwan's "protector" the United States, I believe China might be preparing itself for"something". It might be the "Black Swan" of this current market cycle.
2258  Other / Politics & Society / Re: US Gas sales to China dries up as Ukraine war halts Energy trade on: July 26, 2022, 02:01:23 PM

China's crude oil imports from Russia soared by 55% from a year earlier to a record level in May, displacing Saudi Arabia as their top supplier. Could China's reason for switching to Russia from the US as a result of closeness of boundaries or is there an ulterior motive?


China's motive could be to reduce its dependence with the United States, and avoid the same situation Germany has with Russia, which is a stupid situation. Germany delivered, and supplied weapons to Ukraine, stepping into a war by proxy, then Germany complains about the low supply of natural gas coming from Russia? It might be a cold winter in Germany if their government continues its war by proxy.
2259  Economy / Gambling / Re: ⚡️⚡️Betplay.io - Lightning Network Casino - INSTANT & ZERO FEE Payments ⚡️⚡️ on: July 26, 2022, 01:20:42 PM
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Yes I enjoy it, I tried the $5 lighting network deposit and doubled it in Aviator but maybe I was a bit greedy and lacking in fund management so get rid of it in an instant. maybe when having more time I will focus on it more.


Perhaps next time you should not be greedy, and you can try the withdrawal through Lightning as well. Cool

I just joined BetPlay's campaign, and I will definitely deposit through Lightning next week using the campaign money. I will write a short review of the experience. Plus for simplicity and for a user-friendly way to interact with Lightning, "we" shall accept the trade-off and use BlueWallet.
2260  Economy / Gambling / Re: Blackjack.fun | 0.28% House edge | Live tables | Baccarat |Slots| InstantWithraw on: July 26, 2022, 11:28:13 AM
Many of the other plebs' problem is that they treat Technical Analysis as a Crystal Ball and believe that it's sure to make a profit. They deposit their money, then use 20x leverage. The analysis might be right, but taking 20x leverage will possibly liquidate you in minutes if the market corrects.


Indeed, the problem usually is that plebs come in during a bull run, in which case 90% of TAs work (price will always go up in rally just a matter of time). They just sit and wait, and don't put stops, and of course the TA prediction expires but the price reaches it anyway, and they think they hit a gold mine Wink


Why not buy low during a bear market, and HODL? No Technical Analysis, no profit targets, no stops, just HODL. Cool

I strongly believe there are people who have made millions in profit by 2021, who lost that profit June of the current year. Why? Leverage.

There have been some easy hourly's lately, Too quiet, Come play with me!


Hahaha. Hello Real Winner! Thank you for winning me another 5 free spins in Dig Dig Digger. I will vote for you again in the next daily round, but I don't see your name in the list of competitors? Are you starting late to challenge yourself? Cool

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