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81  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Before you take sides on: October 04, 2023, 01:22:42 PM
True. Not every victim is innocent. Sometimes they are unknowingly break the ToS of the casino and then they claim they didn’t do any wrongdoings. They aren’t lying since they don’t know what offense they committed. Sometimes on the other hand, they just lie because it is easier to blame somebody else for his own mistakes. It is just human nature. People don’t like to take responsibility for their own actions sometimes. Even murderers do this because if they come up with a story that’s good enough, the judge might believe that it was self-defense.

I think both the casinos and gamblers have their fair share of malpractice. Casinos might use manipulative tactics to keep players hooked, while some gamblers might attempt to cheat to win. It just depends on the number of people who’ll believe either side of the story, whic can be manipulated too! In the end, both are still inbthe game because both wants money. But then, research is so important. Let’s not normalize passing unverified stories and when you know you are on the right side, be firm about it. Not because many believe or do the wrong thing does not mean it is right.
82  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: How do you manage greed to place your bet on: October 04, 2023, 01:08:33 PM
In gambling, greed is the main enemy to be honest. If a person can control greed, then definitely he can make good amount of profits. You should always set a fixed amount  for gambling. If you exceed that amount, then you should stop gambling. Gambling can be dangerous when you bet all your savings in greed to get more profits. So setting daily targets or a fix budget can surely help you to gamble in limit.

Yep. Controlling greed in gambling is all about keeping a clear head and setting realistic expectations. It has to be, right? It's easy to get carried away by the potential winnings, but reminding yourself that there are no guarantees in gambling helps. Start with a budget bet that you can afford to lose, and stick to it and do not chase losses or bet more than you can handle.
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85  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Secure Your Legacy, Educate Your Loved Ones on: October 03, 2023, 11:59:27 AM
That is where I am currently struggling. I have been trying to teach my family about crypto. I am holding my crypto assets in a ledger. Still, no one is able to handle my device in case I pass away. It's really a concerning matter for me. Also, it's hard to trust anyone outside of my family with such funds. I hope I can teach someone about my holdings before I pass away. Because if my family can't access my funds, they have to suffer. I know everyone thinks about privacy and trust. But in our lives, we have to trust someone; otherwise, we can't live. So yes, it's very important to teach a family member about our holdings.

Most people here would say that you would just need to educate at least one of your family member but I assume that is difficult for you too. It may be true that we cannot bring our fortunes on the grave but we can help other people with while we are living, family or not. Sometimes, those that are beyond our bloodlines believe in us more, right?
You also have to consider your family's feelings too. Are they interest in crypto? are they willing to learn? Because if not, there'll be no sense of pushing it. If they've seen you work on it and get rich thru it but they still don't feel the need to learn, then maybe you should ask someone else. Go ask your family straightforward about it. It may also sound dumb but you can choose to liquidate cryptos as you age if you find no one who will continue holding it for you. What's the sense of having if your family won't benefit from it right? Try to stop worrying about things you can't control.
86  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: About Bitcoin Privacy on: October 03, 2023, 11:04:20 AM
If you think that transactions made with Bitcoin will remain private and that the state and other focal points will not be able to track these transactions, you are wrong. This creates a false perception of privacy. Users have a false sense of security in Bitcoin and do not try to protect their privacy.
Even users on the TOR network can be identified. There are surveillance nodes and long term surveillance techniques. But Bitcoin is truly transparent. For example, in TOR hidden services, you are dealing with hidden vendors. But as soon as you buy a product with Bitcoin or exchange Bitcoin for dollars, you can be exposed. In short, privacy should not be confused with anonymity. For privacy, use each address only once. Use a new address for each transaction.
We know that Bitcoin addresses can be identified through transaction history and behavior analysis, such as the TOR network. This is a long process that takes time. You can use completely different addresses for transactions such as buying goods, services, receiving payments, and so on.
This makes it more difficult for them to identify you from transaction history. For example, people who send you money won't know who you send money to from your other addresses. This is the most important thing to keep in mind about privacy.

Right. It was only this year when I learned that using different addresses for different transactions helps break the link between transactions. If all transactions were made from the same address, anyone could analyze the blockchain and see a complete history of transactions associated with that address. By using multiple addresses, it becomes much more challenging for anyone to track a user's entire transaction history. We should be careful, anonymity in bitcoin does not mean privacy.
87  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Bitcoin vs the government on: October 02, 2023, 12:50:11 PM
While there is some truth about your statement, let's put our tinfoil hats for the meantime and think sensibly without the air of conspiracy theories clogging the vessels that deliver oxygen in our brain.

yes, the government likes to control everything, especially money, and for good reason too. They don't want people laundering money which is illegal, and they don't want people getting scammed off of their hard-earned money, which is also illegal. The battle they committed against bitcoin was done under this premise, bitcoin threatens the security of the cash system that they have in place for so many years, not only because it disrupts the socio-economic paradigms they have set in place, but also because the existence of a coin that could allow people to launder money, or scam people without getting caught is too risky to ignore.

government don't want people knowing too much haha worst thing is if the government are totally against bitcoin, they might implement surveillance measures, infringing on individuals' privacy and freedom. it is not impossible tho. As of now, things are more relaxed and neutral. People are being able to freely use bitcoins and even accepting them in some stores in our country. If such governments have such a strong stance against bitcoins, there must be something more going on behind the scenes, beyond taxes  Undecided
88  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Trading can ruin you on: October 02, 2023, 12:16:45 PM
If you don’t know how to drive, then it might lead to accident, if you don’t know how to swim, then it might drown you, similarly if you don’t know how to trade, it can completely ruin you. Trading involves investment of real money, so yes we should be extremely cautious while trading. This is the reason for which many newbies are advised at first to learn about the market and coins. When you are confident and well equipped with knowledge, then do demo trades, and finally do real trades with real money.

Right. I've watch people close to me start with trading and they learn it the hard way. As much as they want to help other people, it still takes a lot of learning. Trading is definitely not something to be taken lightly, you need to be well-informed before diving in. Starting with educating oneself about the market and the different coins is crucial, without the right knowledge and skills, it can be really risky. But no one said it is impossible.
89  Economy / Economics / Re: Real estate vs cryptocurrencies vs business on: October 01, 2023, 01:37:31 PM
Which one would you choose from these and why?

I know I will not have half a million dollars for the rest of my life because I know I am not working for it. My target is to live a good life, and I don't want to chase for money. Instead, I am running for happiness, and my limit of happiness is in my family. Now, come back to the topic. Half a million dollars in my country is a good amount. I could choose two from the options you gave. Half the amount on the real estate because it will generate a specific amount of money every month, which will be good. I choose real estate because it's the safest one. I will invest the other half in Cryptocurrency. I will DCA BTC with at least $100K; the rest will be for alts to take a chance in the bull run. Even if I fail with the alts, I hope BTC will return my money in a few years.

Omg same here. Personally, I'd lean towards a diversified approach, real estate and cryptocurrency. Not really into business as it demands too much time and dedication for me that I cannot handle. Maybe invest in real estate for stability and allocate the remaining to cryptocurrencies for potential high returns. Diversification can help spread the risk and increase your chances of long-term financial security. Buying real estate can also be a business in itself. You can generate income by renting out the properties you own and it  can also appreciate its value over time. Smiley
90  Economy / Economics / Re: What would you do in this situation? Invest or save? on: October 01, 2023, 01:17:29 PM
Im torn to be honest. Pratctically, I would suggest option 2. Keeping the $15,000 and working on other things to slowly gather the remaining money gives you a more secure fund. It might take longer, but it minimizes the risk of losing your savings. However, neither option guarantee success, and both option can be difficult to establish.

But if you relly love the business, I think this would be my case, you’ll just hve to start right? I’d rather consider exploring ways to start my dream business on a smaller scale with the available funds, and then continue working and saving. It will give me the opportunity to grow steadily while I gather more resources. It's about finding a middle ground that allows you to pursue your passion while managing the associated risks wisely. I’ll also be enjoying the process in this option.

It exclusively depends on what business you are going to start.

Right. It depends on the type of business. Also the 5000 difference is a factor haha pike if it is just the difference, you can just start right? But if there is a huge gap in fund, I think you’ll have to save first before acutally staring the business.
91  Economy / Economics / Re: Early Retirement [Pros and Cons] on: September 30, 2023, 04:34:20 PM
Early retirement must be based on strong reasons. Those who decide to retire early have various reasons, some are getting bored with the rules at work, there are those who want to manage their own business and there are also those who are lazy about doing the same activities every day. For those who want to manage their own business or want to form a new life to be more independent, early retirement is a good decision.
Many people retire early but don't have a clear reason why they made that decision, ultimately their lives become chaotic due to not having a regular source of income every month.

That’s why early retirement should be planned ahead. If you plan well, early retirement can give you the chance to explore new passions and interests, which might not have been possible if you were still employed. With sufficient money to sustain your lifestyle, you can overcome the challenges that you may encounter and explore new opportunities.
92  Economy / Gambling / Re: Casino vs. Broker: Who's Really Playing You in the Money Game on: September 29, 2023, 12:39:21 PM
As far as I understand brokers and casinos carry out different activities and have different goals, casinos use games and rules that have been designed to ensure a long-term advantage to the casino silver and there is no way to reverse the outcome for sure in each trade.

The fact that casinos and brokers carry out different activities makes the discussion of comparisons between the two industries complicated. The general view is that both have the goal of making profit. Choosing a reputable and reputable broker is important to ensure that you are protected and receive the best service.

In short, both. I mean we all play around the game. The casino wants you to keep playing, and brokers want you to keep investing. Both of them are in it to make money, that's for sure. And we do too, players play with the hope of winning. Casinos designed their games so smart that they initially allow players to win but in the long run, the house always wins. It’s all about chance and luck, and it's easy to get carried away. But brokers, they help you make informed decisions but they also charge fees for their services, making money. Both casinos and brokers are there to make a profit and you're playing your own game. You have control so play smart haha you're the one paying here
93  Economy / Economics / Re: Is academic pursues enough to get incomes? on: September 29, 2023, 12:18:29 PM
For me, having a degree is a big help to get a job since most of the requirements they look for are college graduates. Although it may be hard to secure a job, having a degree gives you more opportunities to apply for certain jobs. Also I believe that having more than one degree is such a big advantage. Having a double degree can be a way to easier find a high paying job compared to a single degree holder.

But at the end of the day, it's only not about your educational background, you also need to build your skills and expertise. If you have those things, more opportunities will come to you. You can secure a job with your education but if you won't pursue your skill growth, you'll just remain in the same position. You can have a stable source of income but it may not be enough in the long run. So you also need to continue learning and improving to succeed.

Yes. Having a degree alone won't suffice, It opens up opportunity but it is not a guarantee.  I believe in order to have the financial goal that you plan, there should be a combination of education, skills, experience, and networking. We have to  create and build connections with other people and can open doors that your qualifications alone might not. Also never get tired of learning new skills as the world continuously improves too. In the end, academic pursuits are important but not enough. They are just one piece of the puzzle.
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95  Other / Off-topic / Re: Google is 25 Today - What has been Your Experience ! on: September 28, 2023, 01:30:17 PM
I haven't really been exploring other search engines aside from Google. It is just so easy and familiar since I have been using it for as long as I can remember. Google always give the answers that we need and if we are not satisfied, we'll just have to dig deeper. If there's a new search engine that will arise, people might give it a shot. But I think it'll be years for it to happen. Anyway, technology keeps on innovating.

They know too much. They lied and were fined concerning privacy issues. Everyone should consider refraining from relying on Google services unless it is a necessity. There are various alternatives exist that protect user privacy. However, it is indeed that people must sacrifice some convenience in order to gain some privacy benefits offered by some of the alternative platforms.

That is to say, even though they do some unhealthy and cheeky business practices, a lot of people utilize and gain the benefit of the services offered by them. It is a great service, and the user base speaks about them. But too much centrality and dependence on a big company is surely not good. Personally, I tried to minimize any interaction with Google, and now exploring an option for an alternative that could replace them.

That's why there's an old reminder saying think before you click. Google is providing it's service and it is our responsibility to be careful of what we do online. It is amazing and at the same time scary to think that Google could anticipate what you are looking for based on your previous activities and preferences, but I think it does that so it can offer a more suitable service. Well that's Google for us, it knows more than what we provide.
96  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Credit card gambling fuels gambling addiction on: September 28, 2023, 01:04:14 PM
I actually don’t have negative opinion about using credit card for gambling. Although it would make you easily overspend and become doomed to debt, but hey if you gamble responsibly, things like this will be avoided. So I don’t agree with banning credit cards for gambling, instead it would be more reasonable to ban those gamblers who always gamble without caution. Even if you use fiat, as long as you don’t know how to control your funds, you will still end up with a huge debt and worst become homeless.

Yeah using a credit card won't be an issue if it is used responsibly. I think gamblers get addicted to it because it is very easy to access money that you might not actually have. The first time I actually used a credit card, I was amazed because it was so easy to spend the money! This can lead to impulsive and excessive gambling and gamblers might not feel the consequences right away. They'll only feel it once their debts pile up. And credit cards often charge high interest rates. People should find healthier ways to sustain their gambling habits.
97  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Trading or investment! What's your take? on: September 27, 2023, 08:10:48 AM
It depends on you

Do trade when you know what you doing and want to gain a profit over time
do invest when you want to HOLD for a long period of time

both of them have their own risk so choose carefully, tho most people that I know is do both of them trade/scalping for usually altcoin and invest on bitcoin for long period of time

I just thought of it today, I think all trading are investments but not all investments are trading. Tho trading and investments are two distinct approaches on how manage your finances, to both you have to consider your risk tolerance, your expertise in trading/ investing, and your goal. In investing, usually it takes years where you have to hold your invested money and wait for the return. You can just leave it there or find an expert who can monitor your investments for you and you'll just have to wait for your profit.

Trading on the other hand requires skills and deep understanding of the market. I doubt experienced traders would prefer to let someone else do the trade for them? I mean, it requires active involvement to the market so you can be sure that you are not being left out. Trading, most of the time, is short term because you can receive returns relatively quick from price swings.

It would be wise to have knowledge in both. Smiley Like don't put all your eggs in one basket perspective.
98  Economy / Economics / Re: Population: Economic strength or weakness on: September 27, 2023, 07:59:05 AM
Under population is not very good and that is what will make a country open their borders for foreigners out of need for labour force. I think there is a solution to this through government policy by giving rewards to couples who increase the numbers of children they give birth to depending on the number stipulated by government. Another point is to discourage abortion because people do that as final resort when they have no other option.


I believe underpopulation is not as big an issue as they make it seem.  Don't get me wrong, I know it's an issue but how many countries can show proof that the economy is slow because of underpopulation? Worst case scenario they open their borders for skilled immigrants.

Germany for example. They faced declining birth rate and aging population that's why their government implemented policies to encourage family growth and attract immigrants to address their problems. Non-Europians get to work and live in Germany, that makes them easier to get employed. I doubt it is a not a big issue.
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How do you think these developed nations will fill vacancies in their nations and get cheap labor if the population of these developing nations is reduced?

Even the most populated countries like China, India, and others have already developed, and they are still creating other things that will make their citizens enjoy their way of leaving. To me, overpopulation cannot affect the development of a country if the government in such a country is doing well, but in a situation where the government is corrupt, they don’t care about their citizens.


You have a good point here regarding job opportunities. Big population means bigger manpower for a country. However, if the government of that country fails to see that and makes the best out of it then it is possible for them to only see overpopulation as a negative thing.
Yeah. Huge population does not guarantee an economic success either. Governments need to tailor their policies to their unique economic status and social and cultural circumstances. They have to maximize and give importance to the country's natural resources like oil, minerals, farming, even manpower. Maybe each country may copy what other countries do but what works for one country might not work for another. In the end, economic strength or weakness lies beyond the population only.
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100  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: A matter of family conflict regarding Bitcoin. on: September 26, 2023, 10:21:38 AM
I can see many people blaming Bitcoin as the cause of all the problems

Bitcoin is just a tool like a knife; one can use it to cut something loose while another can use it to st*b someone. It all depends on what for and how it is used - it creates no direct cause!

Bitcoin itself is not the root of the problem, it is more about how it is being managed and who does. Sometimes, people get caught up in the hype and invest more money than they can afford to lose then find themselves to financial stress and family conflicts. If you have your own family, I think it is necessray to let them know what you are investing into. While Bitcoin is part of the issue, we should focus educating ourselves first.
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