Bitcoin and his steps in nowadays integration.

[jpbh81]

As long as you pay taxes, you will never be completely free. The gov owns everyone’s ass. Either accept it and move on, or fight it and lose like every other loser in the books of history. Bitcoin gives you an illusion of privacy. It is like having a bath behind frosted glass. Everyone can sense there is a naked person having a bath there but nobody can tell her identity. When somebody (you may call it the police or whatever you like) with a big bad hammer smashes the glass, then book all the privacy goes away. Bitcoin gives you a frosted glass like privacy till the gov smashes it.

I totally agree with what you said, in fact when reading i reminded the famous Voltaire's quote.

“It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong.”

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

The idea of what bitcoin was back then (freedom without any laces to the institutions) , is completely differnet nowadays, i mean for one side its acceptable that the world is getting into bitcoin ,but that lead into the attention of the institutions.

It was evitable that as more people got into the industry that some centralization was going to be introduced. It started with CEX dominating the markets to constodial wallet providers and now we have a centralized market (Bitcoin ETF) that's been controlled by the government. The steps the industry has been taken mightn't have been the steps it took in the past but they're needed to get Bitcoin it's global acceptance. You can still use your Bitcoin in a decentralized way as all that's happening hasn't changed Bitcoin nature.

Picture this, you gave ur pubkey, they sent you some btc for xyz reason, those btc are dirty or its a high amount ,guess what!! some shadow law enforcements have a full bureau just for you my dear friend, just waiting to catch you slip up or using some exchange wallet to identify you or use extorsion beacuse they know with who they dealing with.

You don't have to send the address that you're using to hodl your bitcoin to others when receiving Bitcoin. You can own multiple Bitcoin address for various reasons and that's on important features of Bitcoin. There also options to generate a new Bitcoin address each time you want to receive a deposit so having to use one address isn't something that's encouraged as it reduces your privacy. There are also various ways you can use to increase your privacy and a simple googling with get you that since some types of recommendations has been prohibited on the forum.

[Mr.right85]

I don’t know but, you refer to Bitcoin as though it was some gender, using his and all in your topic creation. It doesn’t really seat well with me though.

I will end up this thread with a quote that means a lot for me:

''Bitcoin was made for our freedom and now we have to free it.''

Again, you having to talk about we (investors) getting to free Bitcoin, just how do you mean;
Is it in the context t of having it stay away from regulations, KYC and the government in general?

I don’t think Bitcoin needs anyone yo defend it rather than it’s continued usage. It’s gained widespread over the years by the persistent of it’s investors and the critics from the anti Bitcoin and government agencies whom are often out there to get it.

Talking about public key and it’s level of transparency, that’s exactly what Bitcoin addresses was meant to be about but, it allows you the leverage of using multiple addresses and with that, there isn’t exactly a reason why you must use a single address or wallet yo store your entire fortune.

[EluguHcman]

Yes many countries banned the uses of Bitcoin at first but seeing the potential nature of the digital currency, some of the governments ask their financial institutions to unban and accept the uses of Bitcoin in their countries.

I am from one of those countries that had initially placed a ban on crypto-currency but I call it a pseudo Ban because this ban never really existed even during the ban period there were many activities carried out using Crypto-currency. Truth be told it would be hard for any government to full carry out a plan to place a ban on Crypto-currency.

Well Bitcoin network may be anonymous but other aspects like the centralised exchanges aren't and still people make use of the centralised system meaning they still find Bitcoin useful even if requires giving out some of their information out.

I am from one of the countries that has sometimes too layed Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies in a general on a ban but it was effectively mandated on the government sectors not to accept any form of crytop transactions while individuals where permited to but on a little run the banned on the government was lifted

[Darker45]

For Bitcoin to be fully integrated into the mainstream, it has to go under regulations. It is impossible for governments to just allow Bitcoin absolute freedom. That simply cannot happen. So there will certainly be trade-offs. However, if you use Bitcoin away from centralized third-parties or regulated platforms, it's probably possible to minimize or even avoid certain rules or terms that are somehow intrusive, rules that are created and implemented in compliance with regulatory directions.

[jpbh81]

For Bitcoin to be fully integrated into the mainstream, it has to go under regulations. It is impossible for governments to just allow Bitcoin absolute freedom. That simply cannot happen. So there will certainly be trade-offs. However, if you use Bitcoin away from centralized third-parties or regulated platforms, it's probably possible to minimize or even avoid certain rules or terms that are somehow intrusive, rules that are created and implemented in compliance with regulatory directions.

Exactly.  But thats a quiet shadow ban of what bitcoin meant to be.

[Riginac111]

The issue of giving someone your public address and they are able to know your balance, I don't think that's really a big issue, because there are ways you can avoid that. Take for example there are wallets that allows you to generate as many addresses as you want, that way you can maintain your privacy a lot better.

from what I read so far I don't think that is good to give someone your seed phrase because then come import their address to another system when you are not around is it freeze is the key that hold all your transactions he have address able to anyone myself before I join bitcoin talk I undergo so many tutorials online to read the concerning bitcoin and the its security so that is why I can never give up my bitcoin key to any person one

[kryptqnick]

The op is worried about the lack of privacy with Bitcoin, but that's not how I see it. Banking is a total lack of privacy. You need a government-issued ID to open a bank account, and your cards are directly linked to your full name. Of course, your banking transactions aren't public, but the bank has them, and you can't really know who the bank shares them with. When it comes to Bitcoin, I think it's not a lack of privacy but a matter of transparency. With Bitcoin, one's transactions are transparent, available to others, while also not revealing one's read identity.

[jpbh81]

I know that, if that did not get fixed, it will result in a bloody mess .  Bitcoin has undergone significant changes, transitioning from a symbol of freedom to a complex landscape involving institutions and regulatory frameworks.  Addressing wallet identification challenges proves to be a formidable task, tough but not impossible!

Bitcoin's changed a lot and it's a mixed bag with governments and rules. It used to be all about freedom, but now institutions are in the mix. Privacy's another worry because suddenly your financial life's an open book. Finding a solution to wallet identification issues is a tough one.

[Webetcoins]

I am from one of those countries that had initially placed a ban on crypto-currency but I call it a pseudo Ban because this ban never really existed even during the ban period there were many activities carried out using Crypto-currency. Truth be told it would be hard for any government to full carry out a plan to place a ban on Crypto-currency.

Well Bitcoin network may be anonymous but other aspects like the centralised exchanges aren't and still people make use of the centralised system meaning they still find Bitcoin useful even if requires giving out some of their information out.

I am from one of the countries that has sometimes too layed Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies in a general on a ban but it was effectively mandated on the government sectors not to accept any form of crytop transactions while individuals where permited to but on a little run the banned on the government was lifted

What do you mean by "too layed" ? Was it " too late " for a ban? But the word ban is negative. Although if a country bans cryptocurrency earlier, then it may not take a long time for them to accept it again. Maybe that is what you are trying to say there? But, I think it's clear to me that the ban in your country was only partial since you also said that it has been lifted already. That's great, and there is a chance that the governments there are going to accept it 100% later on.

For now, you guys should read their terms carefully and follow it strictly, so that you will be aware about the do's & don'ts, and no problems are going to be faced later on.

[geniuspedro]

Your concerns about the evolution of Bitcoin and its relationship with privacy and regulatory bodies are indeed very valid. Bitcoin, which started as a beacon of financial freedom and anonymity, has certainly attracted the attention of governments and financial institutions worldwide. This shift has led to a complex landscape where the ideals of decentralization and privacy are being challenged.

Regarding the privacy concerns you mentioned, it's true that Bitcoin's public ledger allows anyone with your public key to view your transaction history and balance. This transparency, while beneficial for accountability and traceability, does compromise privacy. However, this is a fundamental aspect of how Bitcoin operates, and changing it would require a fundamental shift in its protocol.

[JustineCollins09]

Regulating institutions by the government to regulate that country crypto market hampers the objective of cryptocurrencies. Although it's a universe just like dark web is so, I don't think so, it will create any significant impact.

[Rabata]

Although Bitcoin is a milestone in the financial system, few people or governments will oppose it. But there is no problem with Bitcoin. Because Bitcoin is still not allowed in most of the countries of the world but still Bitcoin is running everywhere without hesitation. I think Bitcoin is getting more use where there are strict restrictions. Since no one can control it, it has no chance to do any harm.

A bitcoin holder must provide security for his bitcoins. Privacy is not to be taken lightly here. It is very common to lose wealth due to slight negligence in matters of one's security. If security keys and passphrases are kept safe and not shared with others then there is unlikely to be any problem.

Bitcoin is a symbol of freedom just as it is free in itself. Now it is our responsibility to maintain our freedom.