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Re: In simple terms, for idiots, what are bitcoins?
« Reply #20 on: 06/04/2021 18:13:09 »
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WoaaH!
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Did Mr Musk just refer to Me as a
" Fool " ?
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Can MODS plz get on Twitter & give him a fair first warning?
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Anyways, i still LuV the Man's character n personality n passions.
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P.S. - The planet provides enough for everybody's Needs...but Not for everyone's Greeds!
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Re: In simple terms, for idiots, what are bitcoins?
« Reply #21 on: 07/04/2021 14:43:41 »
Quote from: Zer0 on 06/04/2021 18:13:09
Did Mr Musk just refer to Me as a
" Fool " ?
Do you save your excess wealth (which you don't have to consume to live) in cash only?
Have you tried other type of assets, such as property, gold, land, stock/share?
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Re: In simple terms, for idiots, what are bitcoins?
« Reply #22 on: 13/05/2021 20:41:24 »
@hamdani yusuf

Yes indeed!
I invest in land, property, shares & bonds.
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But Always steer clear of Untrustworthy, Unreliable & Extremely Volatile stuff.
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P.S. - Never ever Advice anyone to get married or buy stocks or to go to war...coz the end results are Mostly Unpredictable.
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Re: In simple terms, for idiots, what are bitcoins?
« Reply #23 on: 07/07/2021 12:14:24 »
And I invested in a online casino and if my wife is to be believed (and she has a threatening face) I will soon be living on the street. I'd rather invest in cryptocurrency)
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Re: In simple terms, for idiots, what are bitcoins?
« Reply #24 on: 09/07/2021 13:53:11 »
I don't know if anyone else wrote the basis of what bitcoins are, but it's simple, in many countries it is illegal to be an unqualified  (more unregistered) "money handler" on behalf of other people with money in the denominator units above coins.
The original creator (thought to be, and declared as deceased) made "bitcoin units" to get around the National  and international legal problem.
So in effect it is a coinage unit economic sum held in an account counted as coins ! (now it does not break the law).
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Re: In simple terms, for idiots, what are bitcoins?
« Reply #25 on: 21/07/2021 15:37:02 »
Quote from: chris on 26/01/2018 22:04:59
This week I was asked to provide a commentary for the BBC on bitcoin and what this technology means. The peg was the discovery, by rapper 50 cent, of $8 million in bitcoins that he'd lost down the back of his sofa.

In the course of my research on the topic I came across a lot of extremely impenetrable and frankly weak explanations of bitcoin, the underpinning technology, including block chain, and why it exists at all.

I think we can all do much better and provide a really clear and definitive explanation of bitcoin, its inception, operation and future.

It would really help to have a series of questions that we can answer to explain this.

Who would like to kick off?

Bitcoin is a modern snake oil scam.
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Re: In simple terms, for idiots, what are bitcoins?
« Reply #26 on: 22/07/2021 16:07:34 »
Quote from: Europa on 21/07/2021 15:37:02
Bitcoin is a modern snake oil scam.
Someone disagrees.
Quote
"Tesla's bank balances in Europe have negative interest rate..it is quite annoying to see your bank balance drop in real time..this is insane..we definitely move that into #bitcoin" -
@elonmusk
https://twitter.com/therationalroot/status/1417928935090925573?s=03
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Re: In simple terms, for idiots, what are bitcoins?
« Reply #27 on: 22/07/2021 17:54:09 »
Quote from: hamdani yusuf on 22/07/2021 16:07:34
Quote from: Europa on 21/07/2021 15:37:02
Bitcoin is a modern snake oil scam.
Someone disagrees.
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"Tesla's bank balances in Europe have negative interest rate..it is quite annoying to see your bank balance drop in real time..this is insane..we definitely move that into #bitcoin" -
@elonmusk
https://twitter.com/therationalroot/status/1417928935090925573?s=03
Bitcoin is a snake oil scam, oh sure it's fine now but when the market goes south and by south I mean minus 20 to 50 percent in the span of 16 hours Apple will lose over a trillion dollars worth of market cap, but the company will still be there making the same wares.  Neither you nor anyone can explain why bitcoin has any worth.  So I'll stick with these you enjoy your bitcoins while you can


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Re: In simple terms, for idiots, what are bitcoins?
« Reply #28 on: 22/07/2021 17:58:24 »
Quote from: Europa on 22/07/2021 17:54:09
So I'll stick with these
How much does 1 US cent cost to make?
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Re: In simple terms, for idiots, what are bitcoins?
« Reply #29 on: 22/07/2021 17:59:42 »
Quote from: Europa on 21/07/2021 15:37:02
Quote from: chris on 26/01/2018 22:04:59
This week I was asked to provide a commentary for the BBC on bitcoin and what this technology means. The peg was the discovery, by rapper 50 cent, of $8 million in bitcoins that he'd lost down the back of his sofa.

In the course of my research on the topic I came across a lot of extremely impenetrable and frankly weak explanations of bitcoin, the underpinning technology, including block chain, and why it exists at all.

I think we can all do much better and provide a really clear and definitive explanation of bitcoin, its inception, operation and future.

It would really help to have a series of questions that we can answer to explain this.

Who would like to kick off?

Bitcoin is a modern snake oil scam.
Where did you study economics?
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Re: In simple terms, for idiots, what are bitcoins?
« Reply #30 on: 22/07/2021 18:14:55 »
Quote from: Bored chemist on 22/07/2021 17:58:24
Quote from: Europa on 22/07/2021 17:54:09
So I'll stick with these
How much does 1 US cent cost to make?

What does it cost to make a bitcoin?

Nothing as none are being made, who guarantees the value of a bitcoin in a calamity?

Enjoy while you can

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Re: In simple terms, for idiots, what are bitcoins?
« Reply #31 on: 22/07/2021 18:27:12 »
Quote from: Europa on 22/07/2021 18:14:55
What does it cost to make a bitcoin?
lots.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56012952
Quote from: Europa on 22/07/2021 18:14:55
Nothing as none are being made,
There are currently
18,763,650
You can check here
https://www.buybitcoinworldwide.com/how-many-bitcoins-are-there/

Quote from: Europa on 22/07/2021 18:14:55
who guarantees the value of a bitcoin in a calamity?
Nobody- exactly the same as any other currency.

Were you not aware of that?

You failed to answer the questions.

Quote from: Bored chemist on 22/07/2021 17:59:42
Where did you study economics?
Quote from: Bored chemist on 22/07/2021 17:58:24
How much does 1 US cent cost to make?
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Re: In simple terms, for idiots, what are bitcoins?
« Reply #32 on: 26/07/2021 01:59:57 »
Quote from: hamdani yusuf on 06/04/2021 14:23:04
I'll let him explain in his own words.

Elon Musk is far more psycho than Howard Hughes ever was.  Remember Musk was in favor of bitcoin until he woke up and said huh I really bought that, then he called himself a fool for buying it and sold it. 

Tesla is the only company with a valuation of 4,000.00 per share all the way down to 69.00 a share.  Tesla is scared sh1t of Ford and Toyota and GM are coming.  Bye Tesla
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Re: In simple terms, for idiots, what are bitcoins?
« Reply #33 on: 26/07/2021 10:37:41 »
Quote from: Europa
What does it cost to make a bitcoin?
At present, it takes about 1500kWh to commit a block to the blockchain, or about $US200 (depending on your local electricity price).
- Of course, you also need some powerful computer hardware, too, which will add to the cost - maybe $US500 per "win".
- One new block is added about every 10 minutes

At present, you get 12.5 bitcoins for committing a block, so it might cost you perhaps $50 per bitcoin (if you have the latest hardware and cheap electricity)
- If you are using a PC, it will cost far more than that
- But the more bitcoins in circulation, the fewer are paid out to winners.
- Bitcoin is designed with a maximum number of bitcoins that can be "mined" (some of which have been lost, because people threw their old computer out, or forgot their password...)

https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/heres-how-much-energy-it-really-takes-to-mine-bitcoin-and-why-people-are-concerned/
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Re: In simple terms, for idiots, what are bitcoins?
« Reply #34 on: 26/07/2021 11:10:34 »
Quote from: Bored chemist on 22/07/2021 18:27:12
You failed to answer the questions.

Quote from: Bored chemist on 22/07/2021 17:59:42
Where did you study economics?
Quote from: Bored chemist on 22/07/2021 17:58:24
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Re: In simple terms, for idiots, what are bitcoins?
« Reply #35 on: 06/08/2021 23:26:48 »
SideNote - DogeCoin does Not come equipped with EMP security protection.

Pioneers come and go...
Government Stays.

If you do Not understand what Cryptocurrency is, Learn.
Orelse Please do Not invest your Retirement Funds & Pensions into it.

All the Best!
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Re: In simple terms, for idiots, what are bitcoins?
« Reply #36 on: 27/08/2021 20:53:15 »
🙄

Shhh!
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Absinthe!
🤭

Anyways, on topic...

" DogeCoin " irrespective of Mr Musk's views, is Not money.

Digitalization of currency in the near future is inevitable.

But it should be backed by a Government/s to instill faith n be reliable.

Why hurry to jump on da band wagon, why not wait for a suitable trustworthy ride.
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