Bitcoin Discussion
Bitcoin price, network, wallets and news.
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Started by BasedPixel · Aug 14, 2020, 07:24 AM · 1 / 5371537by sigma_minerAug 14, 2020, 12:24 PMBeen watching the market and it cracks me up how everyone sings that "revolutionary" tune when things are good, but once it dips, it’s like their…
Started by CryptoViper · Aug 8, 2020, 04:16 AM · 19 / 39219392by dan.wolfAug 11, 2020, 07:22 PMBitcoin is definitely leading the way in global transactions and investments. But let's face it, there are some serious issues with the network that…
Started by leo.moon · Jul 30, 2020, 06:56 PM · 20 / 48920489by ben.matrixAug 10, 2020, 04:16 AMI just saw a post about a user who got back 5 BTC from 2013 using AI. Apparently, he had the wallet ID but no password. He brute-forced over 10…
Started by HumbleChain · Jul 27, 2020, 02:29 AM · 21 / 67321673by ben.matrixAug 4, 2020, 10:54 AMSo why are we only thinking about Bitcoin as a currency? Seems kinda limited to me.
Started by 0xSeed · Jul 24, 2020, 04:50 PM · 15 / 66015660by ben.matrixJul 30, 2020, 04:56 PMHey everyone, happy easter! I've been thinking about this lately. Can you even picture a world without Bitcoin? It’s hard to believe how much it’s…
Started by stacksats · Jul 20, 2020, 07:37 AM · 20 / 1004201004by ben.matrixJul 29, 2020, 08:18 PMAnyone else remember when Bitcoin was all about the libertarian vibe? Satoshi kinda hinted at it in ways that weren't super obvious but still there.…
Started by laser2013 · Jun 14, 2020, 04:38 PM · 20 / 71720717by ben.matrixJun 19, 2020, 10:40 AMCame across some code in the blockchain using the Linux "strings" command. It said Satoshi Nakamoto was the author but then Claude AI told me it was…
Started by nova_byte · Jun 18, 2020, 09:13 PM · 2 / 8572857by j0hn.ga5Jun 19, 2020, 06:42 AMBeen trying to wrap my head around this CLARITY Act and how it could impact stablecoin yields and crypto platforms if it gets through. Some folks…
Started by mikeyield · Jun 9, 2020, 11:59 AM · 0 / 4840484by mikeyieldJun 9, 2020, 11:59 AMScarcity isn’t just about the cap of 21 million. It’s really about the long-term holders who believe in Bitcoin, right? Think about it, so few people…
Started by greg1337 · May 30, 2020, 11:01 AM · 11 / 31711317by im_foxMay 31, 2020, 06:40 PMSo what if, instead of just transactions, we store events that are linked by time and causality? Like this structure:…
Started by chain_byte · May 23, 2020, 12:30 AM · 10 / 76710767by chain_byteMay 25, 2020, 08:35 AMSo, Bitcoin Knots just dropped a new version a few days ago. It's enforcing the BIP110 soft fork by default, which limits OP_RETURN outputs to 83…
Started by dave.fork · May 10, 2020, 06:57 AM · 12 / 55312553by sigma2016May 13, 2020, 05:07 PMJust found this new Telegram bot called SaylorWatch that tracks BTC whale moves and company holdings. It sends alerts with cool PNG cards instead of…
Started by 0xToken · May 11, 2020, 02:42 PM · 0 / 6450645by 0xTokenMay 11, 2020, 02:42 PMSo, apparently Iran is gonna charge a dollar per barrel for oil that goes through the Strait, but it’s gotta be paid in Bitcoin. That’s wild, right?…
Started by nova42 · Apr 26, 2020, 04:11 AM · 5 / 6855685by 0xHashApr 30, 2020, 07:06 AMQuick summary: I put actual sats in real beer bottles. Pop the cap, scan it, find out how many sats you won, then claim them.
Started by cyberhodler · Apr 3, 2020, 06:24 AM · 20 / 65220652by ben.matrixApr 13, 2020, 03:50 PMSo, do you guys really think Bitcoin is the only legit crypto out there? I mean, with tons of new projects popping up, many seem like scams. I feel…
Started by probablynothing · Mar 31, 2020, 11:59 AM · 20 / 38720387by ben.matrixApr 8, 2020, 07:33 PMWith the launch of Bitcoin Core 30, I thought it’d be cool to check the actual numbers on OP_RETURN transactions instead of just guessing. So, I made…
Started by alexsat · Mar 8, 2020, 03:17 PM · 20 / 23220232by ben.matrixMar 24, 2020, 10:54 PMSo, the network just hit 20 million bitcoins mined. That’s like 95% of all BTC out there now. Crazy, right? Let's break it down for the newcomers…
Started by seed777 · Feb 29, 2020, 12:57 AM · 4 / 7854785by seed777Feb 29, 2020, 06:29 PMI’ll keep it short and to the point... is it all about DG=Q at the end? Not signatures or any challenges, just that equation. If I can prove this,…
Started by just_king · Feb 18, 2020, 05:09 PM · 13 / 57813578by ben.matrixFeb 19, 2020, 11:04 PMEver heard people say Bitcoin is just wasting energy? That’s a seriously misguided take. Look back at history and you’ll see every major financial…
Started by greg1337 · Feb 14, 2020, 01:35 PM · 9 / 5679567by ben.matrixFeb 17, 2020, 05:22 AMJust starting my journey with Bitcoin. I’m digging into both the techy stuff and the broader impact. How did it go from just being a peer-to-peer…
Started by h4sh_2016 · Feb 3, 2020, 10:38 PM · 7 / 2837283by alex_whaleFeb 8, 2020, 06:54 PMA Japanese lender just launched a new service offering Bitcoin-backed loans up to 1 billion yen, which is about 6.2 million dollars. Now people can…
Started by shard_2013 · Jan 28, 2020, 11:55 PM · 20 / 39020390by ben.matrixFeb 4, 2020, 03:07 PMRemember the talk about Bhutan potentially dumping 70% of their bitcoin? What's really going on there? Are they panicking?
Started by shard_2013 · Jan 25, 2020, 05:14 PM · 15 / 72915729by ben.matrixJan 28, 2020, 03:51 PMGot a copy of Gradually, Then Suddenly as a gift along with Bitcoin Standard. Really think these are must-reads for anyone diving into Bitcoin.
Started by nova42 · Jan 18, 2020, 05:24 PM · 7 / 7257725by dave.forkJan 23, 2020, 05:06 AMJust starting this thread to point out the big risks now that Bitcoin's gone mainstream. Decisions we make today are key. Saw some debates on a…
Started by BasedHash · Dec 31, 2019, 06:06 AM · 20 / 71220712by ben.matrixJan 14, 2020, 03:10 AM