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I do agree that Circle might be safer, but if the government brings in a CBDC, Circular might find itself redundant in the market.

I think Circle and Tether will face serious issues later on. Once they gain market cap, they could get into big legal troubles, leading to asset seizures. Too much risk to invest in them now.

Swaps are usually instant unless there's low liquidity or gas issues. If you stick to swaps, it’s hard to lose access. Centralized interfaces have their flaws, though.

I’m more about that self-hosted vibe like Bisq. They don’t hold my assets. I can allow access to my tokens but revoke it anytime. Sure, they can see my IP, but it’s all on the blockchain anyway. They can't block my…

In DeFi, user identification is tricky. Maybe we'll see some companies get licensed to handle this, but I've yet to see any outright bans on DeFi in the US. Sure, the tax regulations are ready, but tracking user records…

Honestly, this isn’t news. The DeFi scene is huge, and good luck trying to regulate every single project. Many don’t even fall under US laws. Plus, their attempts to control Ethereum won’t be enough.

For sure! If the law was fair, tons of politicians would be in jail by now. But nope, they just rewrite the rules to fit their needs. It’s all about who you know.

Yeah, causing economic pain can be as impactful as physical attacks. The way rare earth minerals are controlled now is a huge use point for countries.

Nah, tax laws actually hit the rich harder. Think about it, they own businesses and face big taxes. Poor people usually don’t earn enough to even get taxed. So, it’s not just about the rich getting away with everything.

You gotta treat this like any high-risk business. First, break down your costs, mainly power bills. Use a site like whattomine to see if you're even gonna profit based on your hash rate and electricity cost. Remember,…

Guys, just a reminder: NEMA 5 plugs are for 120VAC, not 240. For higher voltage, get the NEMA 6 series. They aren’t interchangeable at all.

Yeah, but be careful... You can’t have both PSUs powering the same hash board. If you do, they’ll conflict and that could cause some major issues. Use one PSU for the controller and some boards and the second one for…

Just to clarify, NEMA 5 is 125VAC, not 240. For 240VAC, you need a NEMA 6 plug. They look kinda similar but the pin layout is different so you can't mix them up.

No one’s stopping Africa from producing more than raw goods, right? Machines for finished products aren’t out of reach. In Nigeria, we had refineries built but they’re not working. Instead, we just sell crude.

After setting it up, I noticed the noise levels were decent. On the 30th speed setting, it's quite manageable.

The government should step in and create affordable housing options. Real estate prices are insane right now, and those investors don’t care about the everyday person. We need policies for production and affordability,…

Exactly, if it’s 25 MWh/year, that’s basically typical home system size. 12-14 kW output isn’t gonna do much for miners at all.

That’s a vague figure you threw out there. As a part owner, you should know the key details like: What’s your actual output in watts or kilowatts, not just some yearly total? You need the daily numbers to really assess…

What you’re saying makes sense, but it’s easier said than done. Most people just don’t have the time to start a side business. They’re swamped with their regular jobs. Unless you're in a flexible job, good luck finding…

True, but the altcoin mining scene and Bitcoin are different beasts. GPU shortages were caused by various factors, not just mining. And let’s not forget how other gaming consoles struggled to stay in stock.