Concerns Over Crypto Safety and Privacy

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0xGuruNewbie
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#1Jul 6, 2023, 09:56 AM
These sites exposing people’s private keys and mnemonic phrases gotta go. The fact that all this info is floating around is insane. Like, how is that private? No wonder people keep getting scammed, I mean, I’m trying to hunt down my own lost address now.
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#2Jul 8, 2023, 07:22 PM
Totally with you on that one. Crypto scams really suck, but I think Bitcoin should stay. The rest, yeah, maybe ban them.
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0xSatNewbie
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#3Jul 8, 2023, 11:48 PM
Nice points, but can you clarify what you’re talking about? Did you get scammed by one of those fake key generators?
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0xBridgeMember
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#4Jul 9, 2023, 08:29 AM
Honestly, Bitcoin was never meant to be 100% secure. If you don’t like the risk, better stick to regulated exchanges, though they aren’t bulletproof either.
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0xGuruNewbie
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#5Jul 10, 2023, 04:29 PM
What a load of crap you just posted. Seriously, you shouldn’t even bother.
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#6Jul 10, 2023, 10:11 PM
But all these keys are out there for anyone to see. That’s not how private funds should work, man. If I find my account, I’m pulling everything out and suing the owners of these shady sites. Just hope I’m not too late.
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#7Jul 11, 2023, 12:46 AM
I don’t see anything getting banned. Shitcoins can stick around just like Bitcoin. Some may even be better. Banning them all just stifles innovation.
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0xGuruNewbie
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#8Jul 11, 2023, 02:18 AM
Are you for real? Name a site with people’s private keys and mnemonics. I doubt you can back that up.
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#9Jul 11, 2023, 04:58 AM
I’ve got plenty of evidence, but you wouldn’t even look at it. You’re just set in your ways. And looking for complete security in crypto? That’s like chasing a fairy tale.
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0xGuruNewbie
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#10Jul 11, 2023, 09:21 AM
Fine, I said it wrong. It’s not crypto itself I want banned, it’s those sketchy sites with people’s data. I’ve seen how they operate and it’s scary. Just take a look at the Wayback Machine.
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rogueblockHero Member
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#11Jul 11, 2023, 12:49 PM
Altcoins are no Bitcoin, but banning them? Nah. They provide different opportunities and can bring in good returns. Just salty people want them gone because they can’t profit.
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#12Jul 11, 2023, 06:51 PM
You claim my private key is out there somewhere? Prove it! Where exactly?
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laseryesSenior Member
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#13Jul 11, 2023, 07:29 PM
Stop twisting my words. Are you interested in learning or just here to whine?
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0xGuruNewbie
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#14Jul 11, 2023, 07:51 PM
Yo, I’m not into banning crypto. But these sites and their creators should face consequences. There’s no way they haven’t skimmed off dormant addresses.
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laseryesSenior Member
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#15Jul 14, 2023, 02:08 AM
Take a look at how probability works. You can’t just brute-force private keys. It would take ages to check them all, wild assumptions you got there.
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0xGuruNewbie
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#16Jul 14, 2023, 07:44 AM
I’m just saying it’s easy to get rich off others’ stuff. I’ll find my address, no doubt. But stealing is way too easy these days.
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serHero Member
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#17Jul 14, 2023, 11:01 AM
Bitcoin is the best, but without altcoins, it wouldn’t have grown as much. They work together to create market hype.
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0xGuruNewbie
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#18Jul 14, 2023, 11:17 AM
Finding a single address might take a decade, but it's worth it! Someone could use a bunch of machines to scan all day.
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laseryesSenior Member
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#19Jul 14, 2023, 04:41 PM
The method you think they use is flawed. All these sites are doing basic math and showing random keys. No storage, nothing shady.
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0xGuruNewbie
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#20Jul 15, 2023, 03:55 AM
If someone had a hundred old phones scanning these sites nonstop? That might change the odds a bit.
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