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But it's not simple to just support the US openly now. With Iran controlling oil routes, any shift in alliances could shake things up. If countries start paying in yuan instead of dollars, that's a whole different ball…

Yeah, but they’ve played both sides. They’ve bought Bitcoin before, but it’s all about profit. They’re not gonna be friendly with it long-term.

I’ve been using a refurbished Dell Latitude since 2017, and it’s still running well. The battery's holding up too, thanks to some smart management.

I can’t speak for everywhere, but in my area, you can find refurbished business laptops that last longer and are easier to upgrade.

For sure, external drives are great, but they must stay connected to avoid corruption. Bitcoin Core takes its sweet time cleaning up, so don’t just yank it out.

Thanks a lot for everyone’s help!

How can I run Bitcoin Core on a laptop that doesn't have much storage? Is using an external hard drive for the data directory a viable option? Any tips I should know?

Maybe we're pushing too hard for clarity that's still fuzzy. Bitcoin never outright claimed to be digital gold; it’s more of an investor’s narrative. Transactions are definitely ongoing, so it's not gonna just stop.

Right? Anyone can buy Bitcoin, even politicians. But if they’re trying to keep things under wraps, I still think they’d stick with cash. Bitcoin could be risky if they ever get caught.

So you think Bitcoin's just a digital value? I see that point, but it feels more like a store of value to me.

You gotta consider your expenses, too. If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, even 1% can be tough. Personally, I’m comfortable with 5-7%. DCA helps me not stress about losses.

In my area, it's similar too. We contribute smaller amounts from our salaries, usually not more than 30%. I don’t participate much because I’m skeptical.

I don’t think we can nail a specific number for 10 or 20 years out. It’s all guesswork. But Bitcoin can definitely surprise us. Who even thought it would hit the highs it has already? No one saw that coming.

It all hinges on how people react if Satoshi is found out. Yes, some value might change, but I don’t see Bitcoin going to zero. It’s built different.

With economic news affecting everything, the tariff issues play a huge role. It's crazy how a new ATH always brings a dip. Really wondering if BTC can reclaim that $90k soon.

Wait, are you worried someone might steal your coins? If yes, they’d need your wallet password to access everything you’re dumping.

In terms of prestige, degrees are still valuable. But many see them as just a ticket to a job, especially with so many people getting degrees now. It’s almost like a requirement without the real skills behind it.

Welcome! For wallets, I’d recommend going with something solid like Bitcoin Core, the original wallet. Just download and install it from their site. As for your question, scriptSig (not signscript) is key since it holds…

Look, it’s mostly about the Fed raising interest rates and other economic factors causing the drop. Sure, bogus news can affect weak hands, but that’s just the nature of the market.

Since when is selling shares against Bitcoin's vision? Saylor is just using the system to create a bank with better returns. People buy those shares willingly.