Users who spread false/fake/unhelpful information on technical board

[Zwei]

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Quite comprehensive but then I feel like it has scared a lot of people away in my opinion.

Was literally reading some post there and I see that the decrease in posting over there changed from when this thread was created.

i would say that's actually a good thing.
for technical stuff, you want quality over quantity. as someone who visits the technical board now and then looking for a thread were someone had a similar problem as the one i'm having, i would much rather read correct info, than posts from someone shitposting with no clue what they are talking about.

and people trying to help in the technical board have a big responsibility imo to provide correct and helpful info as much as possible, so it's not for everyone.
if a newbie has a problem with their bitcoin core wallet for example and some clueless guy tells him to delete wallet.dat file, they will lose their coins. (stupid example i know, but you know what i mean)

[Satofan44]

I know I have Bitcoin block 2

TL;DR: you claim to have mined the second Bitcoin block, just 1 minute after satoshi mined the first Bitcoin block. I've seen time-wasters here, usually after they bought a fake wallet, but this is a new level.

and the corresponding required signature to prove ownership.

Great. Sign a message, and I'll apologize for calling this fake and drop 42 Merits on your post.

Hi )   
Give me a couple of merits, and I'll sign you everything you want )  ::)The second block a minute after the first could only be made by Satoshi Nakamoto 

I have no words for this kind of post. From a community trust point and merit rules, merit begging is allowed?

[LoyceV]

I have no words for this kind of post. From a community trust point and merit rules, merit begging is allowed?

I took it as an attempt to be funny. I didn't report it (but you can if you want to).

[Zoomic]

I have no words for this kind of post. From a community trust point and merit rules, merit begging is allowed?

I took it as an attempt to be funny. I didn't report it (but you can if you want to).

From the context of the ongoing conversation, I wouldn't call that merit begging.

[ABCbits]

User: Henark

Additional information (optional):
* I suspect this user also use AI/chatbot, see https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5456516.msg65581914#msg65581914.
* I snipped some of his posts, since it's very long.

List of post/thread:

A Step-by-Step Guide to Safely Sweeping the Blackcoin Key
--snip--
Step 2: Obtain Verification Software.

On an online machine, navigate to the official GitHub repository for a universal paper wallet generator like walletgenerator.net or bitaddress.org. Download the entire project as a ZIP file.  

Transfer this ZIP file to the offline machine via the USB stick. Unzip it. This will provide a local index.html file that can be opened in a browser without an internet connection.
--sno

1. Both walletgenerator.net or bitaddress.org does not support coin called blackcoin.
2. walletgenerator.net is known scam website, see walletgeneratordotnet scam Paper wallet generation scam.

4.  Run the following command, replacing `"your-recovered-password"` with the actual password you recovered. Keep the quotation marks if your password contains spaces or special characters.
    

Code:

    python btcrecover.py --wallet-file wallet.aes.json --password "your-recovered-password"
    

Step 4: Run BTCRecover
Done\! Now you can run `btcrecover` without errors. The exact command depends on your wallet, but an example for a Bitcoin Core wallet with a password list would be:

Code:

python btcrecover.py --wallet "wallet.dat" --passwordlist "passwords.txt"

Here is the correct command:

Code:

python btcrecover.py --wallet-file wallet.aes.json --dump-wallet wallet_decrypted.txt --correct-wallet-password "your-recovered-password"

Step 4: The Final Command for Path A
After placing the correct `wallet.aes.json` file in the right folder, use a command like this to try a password list (assuming you created a file named `passwords.txt`):

Code:

python btcrecover.py --wallet wallet.aes.json --passwordlist passwords.txt

Note that we use `--wallet`, not `--wallet-file`.

2. Run the "Dump Wallet" Command:
Open your terminal or command prompt in the `btcrecover` folder and run the following command. Replace `"YOUR_CORRECT_PASSWORD"` with your actual wallet password.

Code:

python btcrecover.py --wallet wallet.aes.json --dump-wallet decrypted_contents.txt --correct-wallet-password "YOUR_CORRECT_PASSWORD"

1. Someone else noticed inconsistency on provided command.

The golden question now is: What to do now?

Haven't you noticed already?
The inconsistencies in the command/arg that it has given you and the way it corrects itself?

2. Looking at https://github.com/3rdIteration/btcrecover/blob/master/btcrecover/btcrpass.py, both --password and --wallet-file argument aren't exist. That means he's giving invalid command.

[LoyceV]

* I suspect this user also use AI/chatbot

He used to make posts like this:

Got it. The engagement is what can make it profitable. 

Now he's posting long technical "explanations". I really hate chatbot verbal diarrhea, it's so much work to filter out the crap. At least his tag makes his Merit whoring pointless now.

[ABCbits]

User: RockBitNBlock

Additional information (optional):
* Some of his posts on technical board also got deleted by moderator. See https://ninjastic.space/post/65559184 and https://ninjastic.space/post/65559284.

List of post:

This looks like a classic case where Node.js hits its memory limits during long runtimes without a restart.Maybe it would be worth considering moving part of the explorer to a different runtime like handling the backend in Python and letting the frontend pull JSON from a cache instead.

Yes, I suggested moving only the backend part the part doing repeated RPC calls into Python not rewriting the entire explorer.

The idea is:
Keep the existing frontend
Replace or supplement the backend with a Python script that periodically fetches RPC data and stores it in a local cache.
Let the frontend pull from that lightweight cache instead of making live RPC calls every time
This could eliminate the memory bloat in Node.js from repeated RPC calls and long runtimes.
If you don’t want to do that, at least make sure to run Node.js with an increased memory limit
node max-old-space-size=8192 ./bin/www

1. Suggesting to rewrite  BTC-RPC explorer isn't realistic suggestion, especially when the one who asked question doens't mention he's a programmer.
2. Even if he only suggest to rewrite the backend, i expect the frontend need to changed as well since it'll communicate with different backend.

FYI, the btc m4 14 label is most likely an old blockchain.com userdefined tag added through verified message signing nothing to do with Satoshi. These addresses show classic exchange transactional volume. Use tools like walletexplorer to check clustering and ownership patterns.

Source image: https://www.blockchain.com/explorer/addresses/btc/3MqUP6G1daVS5YTD8fz3QgwjZortWwxXFd

1. "M4 14" label is unlikely to be user defined tag, since it has verified icon.

[ABCbits]

User: coaltin

Additional information (optional):
* This user also received some scam and ban evasion accusation.

List of post:

You're on the right track.

Step-by-Step:

1. Check the Private Key Format:

- Uncompressed WIF: 5HueCGU8rMjxEXxiPuD5BDu... (starts with 5)
- Compressed WIF: Kx... or Lx...
If it starts with 5, it's uncompressed.

2. Two Methods to Recover Funds
You have two main options:

Method 1: Importing to Electrum (Manual Way)
Instead of sweeping, you can import the private key by creating a "watch-only" wallet and then converting it to a full wallet.
Here’s how:
1. Open Electrum.
2. Click "File" > "New/Restore" to create a new wallet.
3. Name the wallet.
4. Choose "Use a master key".
5. Instead of a seed phrase, paste your WIF private key (starting with 5).


Electrum will NOT sweep uncompressed keys but will accept them in wallet creation.
If Electrum says it’s invalid, your key might be:
- Corrupted (typos or extra whitespace)
- Encrypted (check the file carefully)

Method 2: Use a Site or Tool That Accepts Uncompressed Keys
Some tools can import uncompressed private keys directly:

Option A: BitAddress.org (Offline Mode)
1. Download the HTML file from bitaddress.org (open-source, verify via GitHub if unsure).
2. Run it offline (for security).
3. Click Wallet Details tab.
4. Paste your WIF Private Key.
5. It shows:
    - The public address
    - The compressed/uncompressed public keys
    - And lets you verify if there are coins.

Check if coins are on the uncompressed address, as this is what matters.
If yes, you can get the private key in the right format or send them elsewhere.

Method 3: Bitcoin Core (Slow but Sure)
You can install Bitcoin Core, let it fully sync (can take days), then:
1. Run the console (under Tools).
2. Run:
importprivkey "YourWIFKey"
3.
Then it’ll scan and let you use/send the coins once synced.
This takes time, but works with all valid WIF keys, including uncompressed ones.

Recommendations

- Use Electrum + direct import if it lets you.
- If that fails, use bitaddress.org (offline) to confirm balance.
- As a last resort, use Bitcoin Core.

* If you can share the public address (not the private key!), I can help check balance/status

Security Reminder
Never paste your WIF key on any online tool unless it’s offline and verified (e.g., bitaddress.org run from a disconnected device). If you want help analyzing it safely, we can use offline tools.

What is the btc reward?

1. You cannot WIF to Electrum by choosing  "Use a master key". Here are screenshot from my device, where Electrum won't let me click "Next".



2. importprivkey on Bitcoin Core only supported when using non-descriptor wallet format. That format have been deprecated and will not be supported in future version of Bitcoin Core.

The createwallet RPC will no longer create legacy (BDB) wallets when setting descriptors=false without also providing the -deprecatedrpc=create_bdb option. This is because the legacy wallet is being deprecated in a future release. (#28597)

3. Bitaddres.org doesn't have feature to verify address from entered private key contain any coins.

There are other false/fake information that i don't bother mention it. After creating this post, user @nc50lc also pointed out wrong information of his post on https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5551828.msg65630933#msg65630933.

4. Since i initially created this report, this user continue to create posts that violate forum rule in that thread and have been deleted by moderator. https://ninjastic.space/search?author=coaltin&topic_id=5551828 shows he made at least 7 of such posts.

[LoyceV]

He was already on my Ignore list. This must be the reason behind his post:

What is the btc reward?

[nutildah]

He was already on my Ignore list. This must be the reason behind his post:

What is the btc reward?

Not to mention that (outside of that line) the post was written with AI...

Copyleaks: 100% AI-generated
Sapling: 74.6% Fake

[ABCbits]

He was already on my Ignore list. This must be the reason behind his post:

What is the btc reward?

You probably ignored him when other member show proof user @coaltin is alt account of @Mastercon who got permanent ban[1] or when he received scam accusation[2]. User @Mastercon also shared false information on technical board[3].

He was already on my Ignore list. This must be the reason behind his post:

What is the btc reward?

Not to mention that (outside of that line) the post was written with AI...

Copyleaks: 100% AI-generated
Sapling: 74.6% Fake

It's not surprising when the post is long, but contain many wrong false information.

[1] https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5545502.msg65441354#msg65441354
[2] https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1518069.msg15280655#msg15280655
[3] https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5482297.msg65432782#msg65432782

[ABCbits]

User: loveurself420

Additional information (optional):
* This user is alt account of BADERO who also posted false information in past. See https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5552062.0 and https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5482297.msg65333508#msg65333508.
* Some of the post deleted by moderator before i write this reply. But it shows that owner of those account have no intention to stop spreading false/fake/unhelpful information

List of post:

Source: https://ninjastic.space/post/65611841

This is unhelpful since the code is about speed benchmark, but @pbies asked about code to create burn address.

I advise you not to use older versions, even if they reduce internet usage slightly, because they will make the download and synchronization process slower. At the same time, I suggest switching to a better internet connection

Stating older version (of Bitcoin Core) may reduce internet usage, while stating it'll make download slower is contradictive without additional explanation.

[LoyceV]

What's the verdict on Hero Member DubemIfedigbo001?

It would be safer for him to hibernate his PC when he senses possibility of power loss or he can close the software so that it properly saves his progress before shutting down.

How do you "sense" a future power outage?

<my short statement>

Yeah, <many words that basically says my short statement was correct>

None of this adds anything to the topic.

[DubemIfedigbo001]

What's the verdict on Hero Member DubemIfedigbo001?

It would be safer for him to hibernate his PC when he senses possibility of power loss or he can close the software so that it properly saves his progress before shutting down.

How do you "sense" a future power outage?

Thanks, in my country power isn't steady coming from the main supply. Check about Nigeria power supply and you'll see my point.  I'm also from the same country as the OP of that thread, so my reply points to him directly

The only way power is very constant for you for a period of time is if you're using generator or solar. So whenever you're not using the above mentioned, there's a possibility it goes off at anytime without notification and that's what I mean by sensing a possibility of power loss.

<my short statement>

Yeah, <many words that basically says my short statement was correct>

None of this adds anything to the topic.

I don't think this was off-topic to the discussion, I only validated your point with more elaboration from my knowledge. Also it was still in line with the question OP asked about pruned synchronization.

[ABCbits]

What's the verdict on Hero Member DubemIfedigbo001?
--snip--

Personally i wouldn't make a report for that user, but i dont check his other post.


User: Evergreenpost

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- I intentionally break link mentioned by this user.

List of post:

It appears that your wallet address has been compromised. If your Pi is transferable, it is at risk of being stolen.
Based on this experience, your wallet has likely been hacked, and your coins are vulnerable to scams.

The  solution is to :
Go to your pi browser and click on the wallet
Generate a new wallet address.
 Securely store your key phrases (write them down or save them in a secure location).

 You can also enable fingerprint authentication for added security
Lastly, do away with your first wallet and start to make use of new wallet generated keys.

1. For additional context, this is reply to someone who asked about Bitcoin private key where the thread is on Bitcoin parent board. So suggesting to use Pi browser (which is product of altcoin called Pi/Pi Network) is totally unhelpful.
2. Pi/Pi Network itself have many red flags. Some of them stated on PI Network! A huge trap[Warning!].

Someone asked me if someone can mine Bitcoin as other cryptocurrencies. I initially said no, but the person seems to be curious; he further askedif it used to be like other cryptocurrencies. I told him I was not sure about it. I have to find out as a learner.

I did little research about it.

According to the research, one could mine Bitcoin easily before, but it used to be by desktop or laptop, not with an Android phone, as people used to mine other cryptocurrencies like Pi.

But now it is very complex.

Bitcoin mining requires high energy and the use of special hardware known as ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits), and Bitcoin uses a very strong algorithm (SHA 256) that needs high powered computers to solve complex puzzles and very difficult mathematical problems. According to my findings.

Even powerful laptops and phones cannot mine Bitcoin effectively anymore, talk less of phones.

It has turned into an industrial level operation thing. Although,

There were suggestions that if one wants to earn bitcoin, there are various sites where one can register and begin to earn coins through watching ads, completing surveys, clicking links, etc.

https://active-miner dot com/app/auth/login

Cointiply – https://cointiply dot com

Timebucks – https://timebucks dot com

BTCClicks – https://btcclicks dot com

I know most of us are not sure if we were asked this kind of question. I wish to acknowledge to us that Bitcoin mining is complex compared to other cryptocurrencies but cannot be done with a phone like other cryptocurrencies but can be earned by playing games, clicking on links, or through Bitcoin faucet sites. K

1. active-miner dot com is a cloud mining, where cloud mining is generally scam. I visited few page of their website, but i didn't find proof that they actually own ASIC and mining facility.
2. Pi/Pi network doesn't actually perform mining (as in Proof of Work or performing computation).

[ABCbits]

User: Jibdeen

Additional information (optional):
* This user suspected using AI/chatbot, see his trust feedback.
* This user suspected peforming plagiarism, see https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1926895.msg65627497#msg65627497.
* Some of the post already deleted by moderator before i write this thread.

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To unlock my wallet?

If you forget your wallet passphrase. However, it matters how the wallet is structured to access it using key:

1. Private Key: If you have the private key associated with the wallet, you can access the funds directly using the key, bypassing the need for the use of passphrase. This can only be possible if your wallet allows the import of private key

2. Seed Phrase: If the wallet was created with a seed phrase (mnemonic), the seed can sometimes also be used to recover the wallet. Depending on the application, the seed phrase may or may not be encrypted with the passphrase.

3. Encryption: If the wallet is encrypted with a passphrase, you would still need that passphrase to decrypt it, even if you have the wallet's private key.

If you only have the private key and the wallet is not encrypted, you should be able to access your Bitcoin. But if the  wallet is encrypted with a passphrase and you don't remember the passphrase, recovering the wallet becomes much more difficult without it, even if you remember the wallet key.

1. If you already have private key, you don't have to deal with encrypted wallet.
2. Seed phrase always can be used to recover your wallet/Bitcoin, unless you miswrote it or the wallet generate invalid seed phrase.
3. Passphrase for seed phrase (BIP 39 ones) isn't used to perform encryption.

not true theres tons of new projects out there this year alone that are doing very well this is just the beginning of the industry

Which one is not true? Having a clone version of Bitcoin with the same feature? Why would I go invest in that new project without a unique feature?
Anyone can create a clone version of BTC, but the problem is if you think deeply, why would people use that coin if it works just like BTC? No use case?
Have you noticed most of the GPU mining these days? They are dying compared to BTC.
Look at some scammers; they use pump.fun to create a useless token to scam anyone.

For sure budding a clone version of bitcoin is a wrong decision because it doesn’t have any additional benefits or new features.

For anyone looking to create a custom crypto currency, I think drafting a new ideas, different features and a pattern for potential success that will attract investors is essential.

To avoid being scam tgat I’d the reason why I don’t invest in other coin other than bitcoin because bitcoin is the most trusted crypto currency even tho sometimes during altcoin season investment in altcoin to buy and sell is somehow beneficial.

Generally off-topic/unhelpful since the topic is about someone who ask whether they should use Bitcoin or create their own coin for their self hosted (?) AI project.

--snip--

This highlight the reasons why future blockchain nodes needs to operate without full storage of transactions history data.
I’m currently on a research to know how these innnovations could pave way for higher transactions and more adaptation of blockchain technology.
I found this article helpful

Generally unhelpful/spam, since it doesn't add anything to the topic.


Source: https://ninjastic.space/post/65642794

Generally unhelpful/spam, as it has been deleted by moderator.


Source: https://ninjastic.space/post/65574067

1. Blockchain explorer hardly can be used for proper blockchain analysis purpose.
2. Glassnode and intoTheBlock  mainly provide statistic of blockchain data. Their homepage doesn't mention feature to track specific address or UTXO either.

[ABCbits]

User: Morkel12

Additional information (optional):
* This user suspected using AI/chatbot, https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5456516.msg65736982#msg65736982
* Many of mentioned post/thread are already deleted by moderator before i write this report.

List of post:

I am still learning the basics of Bitcoin, so I don’t know a lot yet, but I am really interested in understanding more about profitable Bitcoin mining equipment.
I’ve heard that mining can be a serious investment and that the right equipment makes a big difference. Could anyone share to me , what kind of hardware or mining setup is actually worth looking into for mining Bitcoin today?

Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions! I am here to learn.

How Mining Works Transactions are collected → e.g., when someone sends Bitcoin. Miners compete → to solve the mathematical puzzle of that block. First to solve adds the block → and gets rewarded with Bitcoin. The block is shared across the network → so everyone agrees it’s valid. Miner’s Rewards Block Reward → New Bitcoins generated (halves every 4 years, called halving). Transaction Fees  Small fees from each transaction.  Why is it Difficult? Very high competition (miners worldwide compete at once). Mining machines are expensive, and electricity cost is huge. Difficulty level keeps increasing over time harder to earn Bitcoin. In short: Bitcoin mining is the process of using computers to solve mathematical puzzles, verify transactions, and earn new Bitcoin as a reward.

1. This is unhelpful, since @Rashid-X only ask for good mining hardware/setup.
2. His explanation mix how mining works and how transaction included on block. But it lacks details.

This thread clearly posted on wrong board.

1. This is unhelpful, since the thread ask whether PyWallet is good software to recover lost/deleted Bitcoin wallet file.
2. The one who created the thread never ask how to create wallet using Electrum.

1. This thread clearly posted on wrong board, since it also talk about mining altcoin.
2. Token typically isn't mined.