Bitcoin Discussion

So I just read that Iran might start accepting crypto for oil tanker payments to sidestep sanctions. Not sure how legit that is, but if it's true, it…

Is this a dumb question? Just curious if anyone’s ever seen a hack using a Bitcoin wallet’s public key. Can you really trust it to stay safe online?…

I've been hearing so many critics lately saying things like "Bitcoin is super polluting" and "it wastes too much energy". These claims aren't new,…

Do you all think crypto will really hit mainstream adoption in 10 years? And where do you think BTC will be by then?

So Michael Saylor just announced he's selling some of MicroStrategy's Bitcoin. A lot of folks are saying it's a sign of weakness or that he's just…

We've seen a lot of high-profile kidnappings of crypto execs in France lately. Seems like organized crime is really focusing on anyone with crypto…

I think schools should teach Bitcoin and crypto instead of making everyone figure it out on their own. Most people learn about money from social…

So this whole idea of lost bitcoin feels kinda sketchy. Just because an address is inactive doesn’t mean the coins are gone forever.

I got $800 just sitting around. Thinking of taking a risk with it. Gonna try solo mining Bitcoin at CKPOOL with 30TH. I’ve got free electricity so my…

Bitcoin is shaking up the centralized banking scene, but saying it’ll fully replace banks in 15 years seems pretty far-fetched. Regulations and…

Saw some post claiming you should never sell your bitcoin. I mean, isn’t that kinda unrealistic? People sell for reasons, life happens. We aren’t in…

An old friend once told me Bitcoin is a "tech gift for financial freedom". It’s about self-custody. Sure, regulations are everywhere, but don’t sweat…

Gold is overrated, honestly. Everyone acts like it’s the best asset ever. But Bitcoin just got ranked 11th so what does that say?

I've noticed more folks stressing over fees lately instead of prices. Figured why not create a thread dedicated to mempool vibes? Instead of a dozen…

Anyone else feel like SA is stuck in the 1930s? It's wild how the government just seems to hate Bitcoin so much. They're even suggesting banks should…

Bitcoin's got millions of users, but AI is used daily by billions. Big companies are all in on AI. Bitcoin mining is over 52% renewable energy now,…

So, Alexes Nakamoto shared some data on Bitcoin ownership recently. If it’s legit, it shows how much BTC is held globally by institutions, exchanges,…

People act like they "own" Bitcoin but let’s be real, it’s more like they emotionally own it until the next price drop freaks them out.

Who even needs Bitcoin when the dollar is a thing? I mean, some guys can just print it whenever they feel like it. That's power right there. Why…

Hey folks, I've been diving into the original Bitcoin whitepaper and some early posts here. It's wild to see how back in the day the talks were…

Not really surprised by this trend... saw it coming for a while now. The rise of betting sites accepting crypto is interesting, especially with…

Greg seems to think that miner fees are the only filter we need. But isn't it a bit naive? Satoshi had concerns about spam too. First question for…

Bitcoin's capped supply at 21 million raises an interesting question. If the max supply is fixed, what makes the price move so much? Is it just a…

So I’ve heard that diversity is key in crypto. A friend lost 3 million in a cold wallet due to user error. If he had split it into multiple wallets,…

Saw this dude with 500k followers pulling some shady moves. His post got tons of likes, like 300k+ engagement last time I checked. People totally…