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  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    unsung said:
    But where is it not being used as a currency?  That is what I am talking about, you are inserting an opinion that is not true and it comes across as political.

    There are many cryptos other than btc.  Some are junk, just like the regulated stock market.

    Using the term bubble shows a lack of understanding in it.  Bubbles exist, yes.  Many are artificially created by government, is it so bad then?

    Comparing it to tulips is another one of those signs that the person has no idea what they are talking about.

    Jan 1 I am selling off enough to not worry about money much anymore.  That tulip mania worked for me.  It could work for many others if people took the time to research and understand instead of what they see on Bloomberg or hear from Jamie Dimon.
    The better question would be where IS it being used as currency, and the answer is, almost nowhere.
    You got yours and that's good for you, but you aren't addressing what most see as very real complications, you are just passing them off as a conspiratorial plot like every other issue.
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  • unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    No, I am embracing it and not bitching about it from the sidelines.

    A lot of people got theirs.  It is a beautiful thing.
  • CM189191CM189191 Minneapolis via Chicago Posts: 6,785
    unsung said:
    Leftist worries < paying off my mortgage.
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,456
    edited January 2018
    rgambs brings up good points unsung. I think you have a vested interest in bitcoin succeeding in the long run, but it would do you good to consider the other side as well. Here is an example: the university I work at decided it would be a good idea/progressive/cool to get a bitcoin ATM installed in the university store/bookstore, and since Vancouver is the birthplace of the bitcoin ATM and people are generally well aware of bitcoin at any university that is full of econ and business majors it seemed like a good fit. it was a legit idea for sure, and they made a big deal of it. They thought students or their parents would use it to buy all those expensive textbooks I'm sure, along with all that very expensive school branded merchandise. They also thought that there were plenty of international students with extremely deep pockets who would be eager to buy and use the ATM. That was a couple of years ago. And how is that going? Well, I was in the bookstore recently and I noticed that the thing is still sitting there... and it isn't even plugged in, lol. It is a giant paperweight and the general public doesn't give a flying fuck. I'm not sure any currency can succeed long term if the general public doesn't give a fuck. We'll see. I am still where I have always been - maybe it will succeed long term, and maybe it won't. I hope everyone, including those who buy it and are hopeful, will always keep considering all sides of this. I'm not convinced that you are, unsung, but good luck with your investment (if it were me, I think I'd be selling my bitcoins at this point).
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  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,554
    Maybe a warning sign, bitcoiners?

    Australian Banks Reportedly Freezing the Accounts of Bitcoin Users

    http://bitcoinist.com/australian-banks-reportedly-freezing-bank-accounts-bitcoin-users/


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  • DegeneratefkDegeneratefk Posts: 3,123
    I just watched the cryptocurrency movie on Netflix. Bitcoin was supposed to take out the middle man. But it is going to be next to impossible to do that. Just as stated before, having an atm machine is utilizing a middle man. 

    Plus banks are now trying to figure out a way to use the same technology for their personal accounts. So where is the advantage? I'm pretty sure they will succeed in using bitcoin technology for their customers. 
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  • oftenreadingoftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,818
    Interesting article on the vagaries of cryprocurrency markets. 

    https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jan/07/bitcoin-crypto-currencies-mcafee
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  • buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    Interesting article on the vagaries of cryprocurrency markets. 

    https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jan/07/bitcoin-crypto-currencies-mcafee
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat up my ass, like Chadwick was up his Posts: 35,295
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  • buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    I just saw a robot making a pizza on tv....
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    I just saw a robot making a pizza on tv....
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  • unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    Can you all not ruin the thread and keep it on topic please?
  • buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    Sure, Unsung how much money did you pull out Jan. 1?
  • unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    I didn't.  I am not quite ready to jump off.  Soon though as I want to buy a different house.
  • buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    unsung said:
    I didn't.  I am not quite ready to jump off.  Soon though as I want to buy a different house.
    the floodgates have not opened yet.  A lot of the bigger exchanges have closed registrations or limited them because of high demand.  Can't wait for all the noobs show up and don't know where to put their money.  ;)
  • unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    I have done something that I have never done and that is to put money into shitcoins for when the newbs arrive.  It is paying off well and I welcome more.

    It is amazing that people don't reasearch these companies.  I figured I might as well jump on board with some play money.  
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  • unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    In the case of a worldwide blackout bitcoin is the least of my concerns.
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,456
    edited January 2018
    unsung said:
    In the case of a worldwide blackout bitcoin is the least of my concerns.
    I seriously doubt that any of your money, whatever currency it may be in, will be the least of your concerns in such an event. It will, in fact, likely be one of your top concerns, just like it is for everyone else during a massive crisis that threatens your well-being and survival. But that is kind of sweet that you don't think your money will cross your mind in such an event.
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  • unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    Nonody will take dollars in a collapse, a real collapse, goods would be the exchange of value.  Things like brass, lead, beans, rice, toilet paper, food, etc.

    "Money" will revert to it has been for centuries, gold and silver.  
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    In a real collapse a hundred dollar bill is only good for starting fires, or wiping your...
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,456
    True, if you talking a complete collapse of the world's economy. Is that what we're talking about?? A worldwide blackout and the complete collapse of all world economies are two different things. Okay, yeah, of course in that case we'll all wish it was gold and diamonds and shit like that we'd invested in, lol. And that we'd all been doomsday preppers I suppose, lol. Me, I'd rather be dead than live in such a world, so I really don't have to worry about it! 
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  • unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    I thought that is what you were talking about.

    If you were speaking of a stock market crash I think crypto would go up more.  I got started in it to begin to work away from the rigged central banking system, now there are a lot of speculators too.  In the end it will change the global financial system, imo.
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,554
    unsung said:
    Nonody will take dollars in a collapse, a real collapse, goods would be the exchange of value.  Things like brass, lead, beans, rice, toilet paper, food, etc.

    "Money" will revert to it has been for centuries, gold and silver.  
    True, goods, maybe gold and silver, definitely good basic skills like horseshoeing, mule training, anything using hand tools, farming, etc.
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,456
    unsung said:
    I thought that is what you were talking about.

    If you were speaking of a stock market crash I think crypto would go up more.  I got started in it to begin to work away from the rigged central banking system, now there are a lot of speculators too.  In the end it will change the global financial system, imo.
    I was actually talking about an actual global blackout, i.e. everyone's electricity goes out for some fucking reason. I'm pretty sure that is what was stated in the first place.So I meant an actual state of emergency that prevents people from accessing their cash for some extended period of time. We could just use a more localized disaster as an example, like in Puerto Rico, where I'm sure they definitely enjoy whatever access to their wealth that they can get (I wonder how many were cut off from their bitcoins and all their money there, and for how long??), but you said "worldwide blackout" so I went with that, even though it seems impossible, haha. Anyway, let's just say I was talking a major disaster that cuts people off from power for an extended period of time but not the actual financial apocalypse. :lol:;)
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    Keep a balanced portfolio 
  • unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    PJ_Soul said:
    unsung said:
    I thought that is what you were talking about.

    If you were speaking of a stock market crash I think crypto would go up more.  I got started in it to begin to work away from the rigged central banking system, now there are a lot of speculators too.  In the end it will change the global financial system, imo.
    I was actually talking about an actual global blackout, i.e. everyone's electricity goes out for some fucking reason. I'm pretty sure that is what was stated in the first place.So I meant an actual state of emergency that prevents people from accessing their cash for some extended period of time. We could just use a more localized disaster as an example, like in Puerto Rico, where I'm sure they definitely enjoy whatever access to their wealth that they can get (I wonder how many were cut off from their bitcoins and all their money there, and for how long??), but you said "worldwide blackout" so I went with that, even though it seems impossible, haha. Anyway, let's just say I was talking a major disaster that cuts people off from power for an extended period of time but not the actual financial apocalypse. :lol:;)
    Ok, so it is regional.  It would still exist.  The network is still too new that most people don't use it 100%.

    When the power comes back it will still be there.
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,456
    unsung said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    unsung said:
    I thought that is what you were talking about.

    If you were speaking of a stock market crash I think crypto would go up more.  I got started in it to begin to work away from the rigged central banking system, now there are a lot of speculators too.  In the end it will change the global financial system, imo.
    I was actually talking about an actual global blackout, i.e. everyone's electricity goes out for some fucking reason. I'm pretty sure that is what was stated in the first place.So I meant an actual state of emergency that prevents people from accessing their cash for some extended period of time. We could just use a more localized disaster as an example, like in Puerto Rico, where I'm sure they definitely enjoy whatever access to their wealth that they can get (I wonder how many were cut off from their bitcoins and all their money there, and for how long??), but you said "worldwide blackout" so I went with that, even though it seems impossible, haha. Anyway, let's just say I was talking a major disaster that cuts people off from power for an extended period of time but not the actual financial apocalypse. :lol:;)
    Ok, so it is regional.  It would still exist.  The network is still too new that most people don't use it 100%.

    When the power comes back it will still be there.
    Speaking of which, most people now have all their money electronically, not just bitcoin. You can't use your debit or credit cards in a blackout either. It is the downside of a cash-free world.
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