lord42
Got it, that makes sense. So now it seems like orphan and stale blocks can kinda overlap in meaning.
It's much clearer when you read that guide. They say it’s rare but possible for both blocks having the same transactions to be mined simultaneously. Then the next block decides which one is the longest and the other…
I was reading this paper on Bitcoin and got confused by the part about orphan blocks. The paper said they just kind of happen along with everything else, but that doesn’t make sense to me. How can a block be discarded…
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Can the origin of these keys actually be random? It seems like they should be randomized for security reasons. With something as valuable as Bitcoin, I’d think they wouldn’t just be some predictable combo. Seems sketchy.
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That store would just turn into a junkyard. Seriously, it’s not practical. Sure, it existed before money, but that’s why we invented cash in the first place.
What’s funny is they might be buying Bitcoin behind the scenes while trashing it publicly. Double standards much?
Look, it’s more than just the money. It’s about mindset. Some people are just okay with living paycheck to paycheck, even if it’s every week for life.
Criminal element can launder money just anywhere they want. It doesnt matter what is being regulated or not. Once the intention is there, they would always find a loophole in whatever system to exploit. Money…
Totally agree! Institutional investors are a whole different player now. It feels like they’re helping to legitimize BTC and calm the waters during rough patches.
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40k seems kinda extreme though, right? With the ATH where it is, I can't see Bitcoin dropping that low in October. I was surprised it hit 58k, but now we’re bouncing back to around 63k.
Just wanna bring up Tadge Dryja's idea. It could help us avoid all the complex proofs with BIP39 seeds. It’s simple yet brilliant, where coins are secured at addresses that haven’t been reused. No need to move them…
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Right? It’s easy to say you’re not being exploited if you haven’t lived the experience. What’s cheap for you could be a fortune for others. Those imported doctors might get used to it, but eventually, they’ll want…
I’m not a tech whiz, but I checked the OP’s image. The 4 unfilled blocks seem to have more transactions counted than the actual Bitcoin they hold. Blocks that accepted 1 sat/vByte had about 4,499 to 5,094 transactions,…
If you’re still mulling over whether to buy, you’re likely missing out. Waiting for another cycle isn’t a guarantee we’ll see these low prices again.
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Some people are just desperate to impress. It’s wild how many go out of their way just to show off, instead of focusing on their own financial health.
Let’s say you bought 1 BTC at $1k back in 2016. If you sold 0.5 BTC now, that’s a crazy profit. But why be reckless? Use that capital wisely, don’t just blow it on random stuff.