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User: bigmanik

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Hello there, i dont know how to mine crypto BTC with ubuntu, any ideas? Thanks  

Well if you want to mine crypto with Ubuntu here's what I think you should do
Firstly you'll need:
Powerful computer
High-performance graphics card
Enough RAM
Fast internet connection

Install necessary packages with `sudo apt-get update` and `sudo apt-get install openjdk-8-jre`. Choose mining software like CGMiner, EasyMiner, or MultiMiner.

Configure with your Bitcoin wallet and join a mining pool like Slush Pool or Antpool. Run CGMiner with `cgminer --pool pool-url --user username --pass password`.


I hope this was helpful

1. You can't mine Bitcoin and obtain profit using computer.
2. I don't know why he specifically mention to install openjdk-8-jre when some software he mentioned doesn't even use Java programming language. For example, https://github.com/CGMinerGit/CGMiner shows CGMiner use C programming language.

Hello, I have some spare cash with me which I want to invest in crypto. BTC is king anyway so I will need your suggestions for best way to store it for long term - cold storage preferred for investment and also some way I can spend it without using banks while I travel abroad. Please help this noob.

Thank you

Have a nice day  
 

Well firstly congrats on considering investing in bitcoin
You are welcome to the Bitcoin family 😂

Well if you are considering a long-term storage there are different forms in which they can be stored
You could use a hardware wallet like a ledger or trezor
You could use an offline storage solutions like cold card and cobo
Or paper wallets
But these are cold wallets, and since you want to be able to spend your crypto while travelling
You would have to consider hot wallets because they are much more easier to access
Which are your mobile wallets the only issue is that hot wallets are not as secure as cold wallets and are prone to being hacked
You should consider going on coindesk.com for more information they really helped me alot as a beginner

1. Cobo wallet isn't offline storage solution, according to https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cobo.wallet&hl=en-US.
2. Suggesting Ledger is reckless, mainly due to controversial Ledger Recover feature.

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User: bigmanik

Additional information: User says a config edit amplifies the security of your node when the edit actually censors valid transactions and slows down the entire network.

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User: Henkey

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Hello, I don't know if this is the right place here, I hope so....

 I have a wallet that contains some bitcoin mined from march 2009 june 2009 by my brother.
Since they were worthless and he had changed his laptop he left everything there....
Now I found it and tried using it with version 0.95.

My problem  is this, it seems that no mining transaction is entered into the blockchain even though as soon as I open it (before it updates the blockchain) it tells me I have X bitcoin and shows me all the mining transactions. I preface, it has not done any transfer operation.

I am attaching one of these mining transactions hoping you can tell me something, even just an idea to recover them.

Thank's





gettransaction "ef4fbf9cbca98540ea043c1a12b906af176b2d8a50f4dddfa10632e94a1bb748"
{
"amount" : 50.00000000,
"confirmations" : 437,
"generated" : true,
"blockhash" : "000000009df7cae8906f25033e7cd53fdb4fe04b338a94dfef8e6eda18649cc2",
"blockindex" : 0,
"blocktime" : 1243187650,
"txid" : "ef4fbf9cbca98540ea043c1a12b906af176b2d8a50f4dddfa10632e94a1bb748",
"walletconflicts" : [
],
"time" : 1243187650,
"timereceived" : 1243187650,
"details" : [
{
"account" : "",
"address" : "12bp69KNGPv3o5R8q1wbZBqAxtrv3GFS5P",
"category" : "generate",
"amount" : 50.00000000
}
],
"hex" : "01000000010000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000fffff fff0c02b229010a062f503253482fffffffff0100f2052a0100000023210353534d9d8cdd7255dc 4eeac1a2e68004c75520917b775b0655f15cf073703be8ac00000000"
}

It sounds like you might be dealing with "stale" blocks or unconfirmed transactions. In the early days of Bitcoin, some mined blocks didn’t get added to the main blockchain due to the lack of network participants, which may explain why you see the mined transactions but they aren’t showing up in the blockchain now.

A possible step is to try loading the wallet using the latest Bitcoin Core version and let it fully sync with the blockchain. Make sure to back up your wallet.dat file first! If the coins were mined back in 2009 and they are part of confirmed blocks, they should appear once the blockchain syncs properly.

If you're still having issues, you might want to reach out to a Bitcoin recovery service, but be cautious and ensure you're working with a trusted party.

User @Cricktor explain why it's wrong on https://asktom.cf/index.php?topic=5512858.msg64637105#msg64637105.

It sounds like the issue may be related to some formatting or symbols in your CSV file rather than the words themselves. The angle brackets ("<" and ">") and asterisks ("*") aren’t part of a valid BIP39 seed phrase, which is likely causing the checksum errors. Try removing any symbols, such as brackets or asterisks, from the seed phrases and see if that resolves the issue.

If the problem persists, the words could be in the wrong order. Since BTCRecover didn’t help reorder them, it may still be worth trying different combinations manually or using tools designed to brute-force different seed orders. Make sure the seed is exactly 24 words, as BIP39 requires a specific word count for the checksum to pass. Good luck!

1. Some information he stated already mentioned by other member on https://asktom.cf/index.php?topic=5512958.msg64629781#msg64629781 and https://asktom.cf/index.php?topic=5512958.msg64629829#msg64629829, where it's possible he simply rephrase those posts.
2. BTCRecover definitely have feature to perform brute-force by trying all combination of 24 words on different position.


User: rionika

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What is RBF (Replace-By-Fee)?
RBF (Replace-By-Fee) is a mechanism in the bitcoin network that allows you to replace an unconfirmed transaction with a new transaction with a higher commission in order to speed up its confirmation by miners.

When is it useful to use RBF?
Confirmation delay: Sometimes bitcoin transactions can take a long time to be confirmed, especially if the commission is set too low. In this case, RBF allows you to "increase" the commission by replacing the transaction with a new one with a higher commission in order to speed up its confirmation.
Market conditions analysis: You can first send a transaction with a low commission to save money, and if the network is busy, increase the commission using RBF.
How does RBF work?
You are sending a transaction with RBF capability (this feature must be activated when sending).
If the transaction is delayed and not confirmed, you create a new transaction with the same inputs and outputs, but with a higher commission.
The new transaction replaces the old one in the mempool (pool of unconfirmed transactions), and miners will prefer to process the transaction with a higher commission.
Steps for using RBF:
1. RBF support on the wallet
In order to use RBF, your crypto wallet must support this feature. Not all wallets include RBF by default.

For example, wallets such as Electrum, Samourai Wallet, and Bitcoin Core support RBF.
When sending a transaction, you need to make sure that the "replace by commission" (RBF) function is enabled.
2. Creating a transaction with RBF
When you submit a transaction, select the RBF option. This gives you the opportunity to later replace the transaction with a new one with a higher commission, if necessary.

3. Tracking unconfirmed transactions
If you see that your transaction has been hanging unconfirmed in the mempool for too long, you can decide to replace it with a higher commission. Usually, this can be seen through a wallet or a blockchain explorer.

4. Replace the transaction
There should be an option in your wallet to replace a transaction that is no longer being confirmed. The process may vary depending on the wallet:

In Electrum, simply highlight the transaction that has not been confirmed and select the "Replace-by-Fee" or "Bump Fee" option.
Specify a new, higher commission.
5. Sending a new transaction
After setting a higher commission, resend the transaction. The new transaction will replace the old one in the mempool.

Important points:
Commissions: The higher you set the RBF fee, the faster your transaction will be confirmed by the miners.
Wallet Compatibility: Make sure that your wallet and the network to which the transaction is sent support RBF.
Unconfirmed Transaction Notifications: Many wallets can notify you if your transaction is not confirmed for a long time, which can be a signal to use RBF.
Example:
You are sending a transaction with a low commission of 5 satoshi per byte.
The transaction has not been confirmed for several hours or even days.
You use RBF to increase the commission to 50 satoshi per byte, and your transaction gets into the block quickly.
How do I learn RBF?
Practice on wallets: Start by using wallets that support RBF, such as Electrum. This will help you understand how the mechanism works.
Reading the documentation: Review the documentation on using RBF for the specific wallet or client you are using.
Video Tutorials and Guides: Find tutorial videos that explain step-by-step the process of creating and replacing transactions using RBF.

1. People behind Samourai Wallet has been seized by US government. In addition, i've checked and found out it's no longer available on Google Play and F-Droid.
2. Using term "commission" rather than "TX fee" could confuse beginner and few general reader.
3. Since the posts mention Bitcoin Core, it's worth to mention the transaction doesn't have to use RBF flag since these days full RBF is enabled by many nodes and mining pools. It means, you can replace transaction which doesn't have RBF flag.

When almost everything is digital, and you're looking to mine cryptocurrency, the "pool" you're referring to is likely a mining pool—a group of miners who combine their computational resources to increase their chances of successfully mining blocks and earning rewards.

Here are a few well-known mining pools you can consider joining:
F2Pool: One of the largest and oldest mining pools, supporting a wide variety of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC).

Slush Pool: The world’s first Bitcoin mining pool, offering a reliable platform for mining Bitcoin and Zcash (ZEC).

AntPool: Operated by Bitmain, a major manufacturer of mining hardware, AntPool is a large pool for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

SparkPool: Known for Ethereum mining, SparkPool is popular among those looking to mine Ethereum (ETH) due to its high rewards and reliable service.

Ethermine: A major mining pool for Ethereum (ETH), it provides stable payouts and supports smaller miners.

ViaBTC: A versatile mining pool that supports mining Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and several other coins, offering both PPS (Pay-Per-Share) and PPLNS (Pay-Per-Last-N-Shares) payout methods.

Key Points to Consider When Choosing a Mining Pool:
Fees: Mining pools usually take a percentage of the earnings (typically around 1-3%) as a fee for running the pool.
Payout Structure: Some pools offer PPS (Pay-Per-Share), where you get paid based on the work you contribute, regardless of whether a block is found, while others use PPLNS (Pay-Per-Last-N-Shares), where you get paid based on the blocks mined.
Hashrate Distribution: It’s generally better for decentralization if you choose a pool that isn’t too dominant in the mining space, to avoid centralization risks.
Coin Support: Some pools specialize in specific coins (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum), while others support a variety of altcoins.
Mining in a Digital World:
As you mentioned, almost everything is digital now, and the mining process itself is digital. Mining pools are essentially platforms where participants contribute computational power to increase the chances of solving complex cryptographic puzzles and earning rewards. Joining a mining pool ensures more consistent payouts, especially for smaller miners who may not have enough individual hash power to successfully mine blocks on their own.

1. These days you can't mine ETH.
2. Slush Pool has been renamed into Braiins Pool, where https://braiins.com/pool doesn't mention supporting ZEC.

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User: ilan25

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A share rejection rate of around 1.34% (9 rejected out of 670 shares) might seem high, especially if you've heard that it should be below 1%. While it’s true that many miners aim for a rejection rate below 1%, there are several factors that can influence the number of rejected shares:

Network Configuration: Ensure that your mining software is configured correctly. Incorrect settings can lead to rejected shares. Make sure you are using the correct pool URL and port.

    Overclocking/Underclocking: If you’re overclocking your hardware, it might cause instability, leading to rejected shares. Consider dialing back the overclocking settings to see if that reduces the rejection rate.

    Hardware Issues: Sometimes, hardware issues can lead to rejected shares. Ensure that your hardware (like your Bitaxe 401 Supra) is functioning correctly and that it is properly cooled. Overheating can cause errors during mining.

    Network Latency: High latency can lead to rejected shares, especially if your miner is not receiving updates from the pool in a timely manner. Check your internet connection and consider testing from a different location or provider to see if it affects performance.

    Mining Pool Configuration: Sometimes, the mining pool itself may have settings or issues that can cause a higher rejection rate. You might want to check the pool’s status or forums for any reported issues.

    Share Difficulty: If the pool's share difficulty is set too high for your hashrate, it might result in more rejected shares. Make sure you are aware of the pool's settings and adjust if necessary.

    Software Bugs: Occasionally, the mining software you are using might have bugs or issues leading to rejected shares. Make sure you are running the latest version of your mining software.

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While a rejection rate over 1% isn't ideal, it’s also not unusual, especially in the early days of mining when you’re still tuning your setup. Keep monitoring your share rejection rate over time; if it remains high, you may want to explore some of the suggestions above further.

If the issue persists, consider reaching out to the community around solo.ckpool.org or looking for forums specifically about your mining hardware for tailored advice.

1. If wrong pool URL or port is being used, the pool would report it receive no hashrate or share instead.
2. The thread never mention overclock, so suggesting to stop overclock isn't helpful. In addition, underclock generally doesn't lead to increased share rejection rate.
3. The mentioned pool (solo ckpool) have history of accepting miner with relative low hashrate. So mentioning about pool's share difficulty isn't helpful.


User: Babayan-nawu

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In my recent research i have been learning about Merkle trees in blockchain, and during my study I read that it is data encrypted design used for data identification and stored all transaction data mined on the bitcoin network safely in blockchain. I also read that it helps miners identify whether transaction have been tempered with and it remove any duplicate transaction and that it has no delay when sending data across the network. They also total and stores all set of transaction in a block and produce digital fingerprint to all these transactions and allow efficient validation from user to check if it include a transaction in a block.

It clear to me from my research that Merkle trees are crucial in blockchain, but I'd like some assistance in understanding what would happen if merkle trees didn't included in the blockchain and what difficulties arise while using them. I would appreciate any corrections you may have so I may improve my research, because learning the technical aspects of bitcoin is my top goal here.

I think many answers were given but I will like add this too,Although Merkle trees make it possible to improve the performance, security and scalability of the blockchain. Without them, blockchain would face the most serious problems leading to congestion, centralization and lower rates of adoption.

I think you need to explain further why lack of merkle trees leads to congestion, centralization and lower rates adaption. After all,
1. Merkle tree doesn't determine block size limit, which means total transaction which can fit in a block doesn't change.
2. Full nodes verify whole block, where lack of merkle tree wouldn't have such major impact on verification time.
3. Average user doesn't know or care about how Bitcoin works in details.

CMIIW.

Congestion:    Without Merkle trees:   

Increased storage requirements: Hence, the block sizes would also increase since every block would need to contain all transaction information and therefore would require more storage space.

Increased transaction verification time: Every transaction within that particular block has to be verified meaning over reliance on computational resources which will take a long time, this also might lead to the network getting congested.

Slower transaction processing speed: Due to the delay in computational time, there is a reduction in the speed and number of transactions that can be conducted in a block. Thus overall decreasing the transaction throughput.

    Centralization:     Without Merkle trees:   

Growing computational requirements,Every stage of the transaction verification processes will be very complicated and thus it will favor only big mining companies having the necessary capabilities.

Greater barriers to entry,Smaller miners and nodes may find it difficult to successfully verify transactions which might result into centralization and lesser decentralization of the network.

Greater dependence on trust nodes, People may depend on centralized services or trusted nodes more than what is desirable to end up disrupting the decentralized scope of Blockchains.

    Lower adoption rates     Without Merkle trees:   

Substandard user experience,Due to delays in transaction processing and transaction verifications, when users are engaging in these activities, they are left in so much frustration.

Very limited scalability,As a result, the throughput in number of transactions would make it impossible for blockchains to achieve widespread support

Thank you for making me elaborate it more.

1. Block already contain all transaction data.
2. Full node already verify all transaction.
3. When people talk about "congestion", usually it means there are more transaction created compared with block size, not time to verify a block which currently only takes few seconds.
4. Even without markle tree, it doesn't change transaction size or block size limit. That means it won't reduce transaction throughput or theoretical TPS (Transaction per second).
5. Almost all Bitcoin miners join mining pool these days, which mean they never perform any verification.

Yes, the integrity of the wallet can be verified.

As a security feature, if you want to check the integrity of a QT wallet.dat file without initiating a transaction all steps can help you.
>>Do not sync the wallet and unlock it.
>>Check that the balances correspond to the explorer.
>>Run bitcoin-cli verifychain in order to examine the integrity of the blockchain.
>>Use bitcoin-cli getbalance to view available balance.

If these verifications are satisfactorily passed, probably the wallet.dat file is intact and the balances are ready to be utilized.

Note: Check whether the height of the blockchain of the given wallet is equal to that of the current height of the chain so that one can be sure the wallet is up-to-date.

1. bitcoin-cli getbalance might show outdated balance if you don't let Bitcoin Core sync the wallet (a.k.a. finding relevant transaction associated with the wallet).
2. Default parameter for verifychain (at least on Bitcoin Core 28.0) doesn't verify whole blockchain.


User: btcdvl

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but I think the secp256k1 algorithm used in bitcoin is inadequate and this is a design flaw.

How exactly it's flawed or inadequate? It's still deemed secure until now and at that time, Satoshi couldn't use Schnorr Signature due to patent.

in the old days it would have been impossible. But now any password without a timestamp can be brute forced. Algorithms like Bcrypt are stronger. You can examine the range of timestamped ciphers with public hash used in cryptography.

secp256k1 (as part of ECDSA) is used to generate public key and sign transaction/message, not handling password.

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User: RTX-G53

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Does anyone know if BTC Core will work properly if installed on Tails USB with Persistent Storage enabled? I saw that the modern versions now allow you to upgrade the Tails OS on the fly while keeping all of your Persistent Storage encrypted volume intact which is great. I remember not using this OS because you needed to wipe the data to upgrade but now it works.
If you want to use BTC Core wallet for watch-only to send transactions, will this work properly? has anyone tried?

Btw, is there a problem by sending BTC to a centralized exchange through Tor? in terms of getting the transaction blacklisted or something? I just use Tor by default for common sense privacy, but you never know nowadays.

Your question is multi-topic and technical. ails OS is a Linux distribution designed for security. Data is not saved in Tails by default. The Persistent Storage feature in Tails stores encrypted data in specific segments. In it you can keep secret information, programs and files. Bitcoin data is transacted by downloading blockchain data to the BTC Core wallet. Persistent Storage must be encrypted This is important for privacy as the private keys of Bitcoin wallets are saved on this drive. However, using BTC Core for wallet-only purposes will probably work fine, but it's not ideal for running a full Bitcoin node.Use of Tor ensures privacy in deployment. Transactions using Tor should not be a problem, but since many hackers or intruders use the Tor network, transactions originating from Tor nodes may be suspect to some exchanges. They may block your transaction or suspend your account in case of multiple suspicious transactions and unusual behavior in the exchange's system. Personal information should not be shared during transactions on exchanges using Tor. Ensure Tor's security by using a configured browser and always updating your browser.

1. 6 months necroposting.
2. Not all Linux distro designed or focused on security. Some of them have different goal or focus, such as beginner friendly or run on old computer.
3. Tails use Tor by default, so there's no point of saying "Use of Tor ensures privacy in deployment.".
4. Without sybil attack, it's not easy to find out which node or device initially broadcast a transaction. So there's no need to worry about exchange finding out certain TX initially broadcasted from node/device which use Tor connection.

Hello i am looking for Library which can handel Bitcoind (Full Node) commands and queries i dont want to use a 3rd party i will host my own server

Since you want to setup your own server to run Bitcoin Full Node, the Bitcoin Core library will be most useful. It is able to communicate independently with the blockchain and is also the official client of Bitcoin, which can perform commands and configuration. First you need to download Bitcoin Core. After setting up Bitcoin Core, you need to use RPC (Remote Procedure Call) of Bitcoin Core which can give commands and replies. You can configure your node via the bitcoin.conf file. It has to set RPC credentials and other options. Finally JSON-RPC should be used to send various commands.

1. Bitcoin Core is application/software, not library.
2. While Bitcoin Core is most popular full node software, it's not official client.
3. It doesn't answer Nrcewker question, since it seems he's looking for library in order to avoid using JSON-RPC directly.

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User: AltcoinAdvent

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You can try adjusting the fee slider to a lower setting but make sure the transaction still gets confirmed in a reasonable time. Sometimes using a dynamic fee setting based on current network conditions can help reduce the fee. Also double check if you have any unspent transaction outputs that might be causing the higher fee due to the way Electrum is structuring the transaction. If the issue persists, you could try using a different wallet like bitcoin core or exodus to see if the fees are lower.

User @hosseinimr93 explained what's wrong with this post. In addition, generally each UTXO in Electrum wallet have same size, since all of them have same address format.

If the issue persists, you could try using a different wallet like bitcoin core or exodus to see if the fees are lower.

Electrum supports coin control and also allows you to set the fee rate manually. You don't need any alternative wallet to reduce the transaction fee.
Also note that exodus is close-source and it shouldn't be recommended at all.

You can try these simple way to troubleshoot:
1. Make sure you're entering the correct 24-word password on the new device
2. Ensure that both your ledger live and ledger firmware are up to date. An outdated version might cause issues with recognizing the device
3. Disconnect and restart both you ledger live and device then reconnect your hardware
4. Since you mentioned the device is showing 0.00 on the new computer, try using the device on the original computer where the funds were recognized. Sometimes this can resolve issues if the new setup is not properly synced.
5. If you're using passphrase, make sure you entered it correctly when restoring your ledger

If these don't resolve, they could be a deeper issue with your device or setup.

Looking at the full thread on is this crypto lost?, some of these suggestion already mentioned by other member. In addition,
1. OP's of that thread have mentioned he did not setup passphrase. So point 5 isn't helpful.
2. Responding to point 4, while it's true Ledger Live have sync problem, the common solution is clearing cache (see https://support.ledger.com/article/4404381846929-zd).

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BTC mining requires specialized hardware like ASICs for efficient cryptographic calculations and it's costly due to hight equipment and electricity demands.

You can check this article for more details: Bitcoin 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Bitcoin Mining

1. Sharing invalid page link.
2. Electricity price mainly depends on location and power package chosen by miner.

it's fascinating that you might have a dormant wallet address. If you're confident it's yours, tracking that address on the blockchain could help confirm your suspicious. It might even guide you toward tools or services that specialize in recovering old wallets.

Learn more about BTC recover and tools that might help: Bitcoin Recovery Guide

1. Sharing invalid page link.
2. While Bitcoin blockchain is publicly available, it's transaction data doesn't confirmation information which can be used to determine whether you really own certain Bitcoin address or know which tool can be used to perform recovery.

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User alexeyneu fits in this topic. He keeps calling people who are much smarter than himself morons on the tech board, he had many of his posts deleted by Mods, and he keeps posting incorrect information (as shown in the post under it). I'm amazed he received 44 Merits already, he's been on my ignore list for a while now and looks like a troll.

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User: walletrecovery

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Let's say you find the pk for puzzle #67, how do you withdraw that BTC safely? I bet there are dozens of bots waiting for the public key to appear on the blockchain, they could crack the pk with pollard kangaroo within seconds and take the BTC?

Hi guys, you are trying to find private keys here, but it is probably much more difficult than picking a password to a wallet. The main thing in this case is confidence that the wallet is genuine. I spent a lot of time to learn how to distinguish genuine wallets from fake ones and here's what I'll tell you guys, I checked more than 700 wallets and found only 17 genuine wallets among them, 3 of them have a balance of less than 1 BTC, the rest of the genuine wallets have a balance from 1 to 50 coins. If anyone is interested in knowing which genuine wallets I found, write your questions and I will answer them in private messages.

Hi guys, you are trying to find private keys here, but it is probably much more difficult than picking a password to a wallet. The main thing in this case is confidence that the wallet is genuine. I spent a lot of time to learn how to distinguish genuine wallets from fake ones and here's what I'll tell you guys, I checked more than 700 wallets and found only 17 genuine wallets among them, 3 of them have a balance of less than 1 BTC, the rest of the genuine wallets have a balance from 1 to 50 coins. If anyone is interested in knowing which genuine wallets I found, write your questions and I will answer them in private messages.

Hi guys, you are trying to find private keys here, but it is probably much more difficult than picking a password to a wallet. The main thing in this case is confidence that the wallet is genuine. I spent a lot of time to learn how to distinguish genuine wallets from fake ones and here's what I'll tell you guys, I checked more than 700 wallets and found only 17 genuine wallets among them, 3 of them have a balance of less than 1 BTC, the rest of the genuine wallets have a balance from 1 to 50 coins. If anyone is interested in knowing which genuine wallets I found, write your questions and I will answer them in private messages.

Hi guys, you are trying to find private keys here, but it is probably much more difficult than picking a password to a wallet. The main thing in this case is confidence that the wallet is genuine. I spent a lot of time to learn how to distinguish genuine wallets from fake ones and here's what I'll tell you guys, I checked more than 700 wallets and found only 17 genuine wallets among them, 3 of them have a balance of less than 1 BTC, the rest of the genuine wallets have a balance from 1 to 50 coins. If anyone is interested in knowing which genuine wallets I found, write your questions and I will answer them in private messages.

1. He make same post on multiple threads, where some of them are off-topic.
2. Private keys and wallets are 2 different things.


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It sounds like you had a significant involvement in crypto back in 2017, and stepping away must have been a difficult decision given the circumstances. Revisiting your holdings and work now could indeed be worth exploring, especially since the cryptocurrency landscape has evolved dramatically since then.

From the screenshots you’ve shared, it seems you still have access to your wallet and possibly some funds or mining rewards. If that’s the case, the first thing you should do is:

Secure Your Wallet: Make sure your wallet is accessible and protected. If it's been untouched since 2017, verify you have the private keys, seed phrase, or any other credentials. If you're using an old version of wallet software, consider updating it, but only from the official sources.

Assess Viability: The viability of your holdings depends on the cryptocurrency you mined and whether it's still active and supported. For example:

If it’s Bitcoin (BTC), you could check your balance using a blockchain explorer with your wallet address. Bitcoin’s value has seen tremendous growth since 2017.
If it’s an altcoin, confirm whether the project is still active and the coin is being traded on exchanges. Some coins from 2017 have lost relevance or even disappeared.
Policy and Regulation: Given that internal policies in your country pushed you out of crypto, it’s crucial to understand how the regulatory environment has shifted since then. Are you now allowed to access, trade, or hold cryptocurrencies? Compliance will save you headaches in the long run.

Community Insights: If you’re unsure about the technicalities or the status of the coin/project, forums like this one or dedicated subreddits for your specific cryptocurrency can be invaluable resources. Provide as much detail as possible without exposing sensitive information.

Potential Gains: If your wallet still holds Bitcoin or a valuable altcoin, even a modest amount mined in 2017 could be worth a significant sum today. For example, Bitcoin in 2017 traded between $800 and $19,000.

Take this step by step, and if the funds are still there, this could indeed be a shot worth taking. It might even rekindle your interest in the crypto space. Best of luck, and if you need any guidance, feel free to ask here! The community is always willing to help.

This reply is unhelpful, since the thread talks about storing data on Bitcoin blockchain. See https://asktom.cf/index.php?topic=5522612.0.

Hi there,

You're right to be cautious. Cracking a Bitcoin wallet is extremely difficult due to the strong cryptography used to secure it. Bitcoin wallets are protected by private keys, which are designed to be nearly impossible to guess or brute force within a reasonable timeframe, even with powerful computers.

As for the wallet cracker software you're seeing, most of these tools are likely scams. If someone is selling software that claims to crack Bitcoin wallets, it's important to be skeptical. Genuine tools used by professionals for security purposes (like auditing wallets) are not marketed this way. If they are selling software to crack wallets, there’s a high chance it’s either ineffective, malicious, or a scam designed to steal your money.

To spot scammers in this space:

1- Unrealistic Claims: If it sounds too good to be true (like cracking a wallet in minutes), it likely is.

2- Lack of Transparency: Legitimate developers and services are transparent about their methods and risks. Scammers usually offer little or no information.

3- Too Cheap or Too Expensive: If the price seems unusually low for such a service or ridiculously high with no valid justification, it could be a scam.

4- Reputation: Always check the reputation of the service or individual. Are they verified in the community? Do they have positive reviews or discussions around their tool?

1. Private key is being protected by Bitcoin wallet, not the other way around.
2. Some genuine cracking/recovery software available for free and even open source.


User: DediRock

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* I suspect this user use chatbot when not advertising their service/website.

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I have been curious about mining bitcoin and how it actually work. if i would to try to start mining, what are the required equipments that i need to have and how much are they worth? i live in the philippines and the price of electricity average. not that expensive and also not that cheap. but if you live in the US and have average salary, you could live really comfotably in the philippines.

You'll need ASIC miners for Bitcoin mining, which can be pricey. Don't forget to factor in electricity costs to determine if mining will be profitable in your area.

But for a more affordable start, you might consider cloud mining services or using older, less expensive hardware, but be sure to check if the returns justify the cost.

1. Suggesting cloud mining is crazy, when it's usually scam or not profitable.
2. Older mining hardware usually have lower energy/hashrate efficiency.


Source: https://ninjastic.space/post/64949735

Unhelpful post, since he only state he can't help compile. The one who ask the question also already mention link to GitHub and other discussion.

If you find the private key for puzzle #67, act fast. Prepare and broadcast the spending transaction offline immediately—bots watching for public keys can snatch funds within seconds.

Broadcasting the TX actually allows bots crack and steal Bitcoin from puzzle #67. What you need to do is contacting mining pool you can trust to include the spending TX, without broadcasting it.

[JeromeTash]

User: beato2025

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This reply is unhelpful, since the thread talks about storing data on Bitcoin blockchain. See https://asktom.cf/index.php?topic=5522612.0.

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Like you suspected. I think this user is posting with the help of some chatbot of sorts

Even after members advised the OP of the thread that the reason his affiliate earnings were blocked were due to him having his cousin as a members just like he admitted but then came beato2025 with the usual ChatGPT-ish response  

He probably thinks he will farm his account this way or earn some merits.

I can understand how frustrating this situation must be for you, especially when it involves a significant amount of affiliate earnings. Based on what you’ve shared, it seems Shuffle.com may have flagged your account for violating their affiliate terms, specifically regarding multiple accounts tied to the same IP or suspicious referral activity.

Affiliate programs often have strict policies to prevent misuse, such as self-referrals or account manipulation. If your cousin signed up using your affiliate link and both accounts were accessed from the same device or network, their system could interpret this as one person attempting to game the program, even if your intentions were genuine.

Here’s what I suggest:

Contact Shuffle.com Support Again: Politely ask them to provide a clear explanation and evidence supporting their decision. If there was a misunderstanding, explain your side with proof that the second account belongs to your cousin and not you.

Provide Verification: If possible, ask your cousin to verify their identity and confirm the legitimacy of their account. This might help clarify any doubts the platform has.

Review Terms of Service: Go through the affiliate terms to identify specific clauses that might apply to your case. This will give you a stronger foundation when discussing with support.

Stay Persistent but Professional: It’s important to remain calm and professional when dealing with their team. Escalate the issue if you’re not getting a satisfactory resolution.

It’s worth noting that most platforms have automated fraud detection systems, which sometimes result in false positives. While it may seem unfair, they’re trying to protect their program’s integrity.

If Shuffle.com is unwilling to revisit their decision after reviewing your case, it might be worth sharing your experience in relevant communities to caution others. Transparency can sometimes lead companies to reassess their actions.

I hope this gets resolved for you soon.

Best of luck.

[ABCbits]

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Like you suspected. I think this user is posting with the help of some chatbot of sorts

Even after members advised the OP of the thread that the reason his affiliate earnings were blocked were due to him having his cousin as a members just like he admitted but then came beato2025 with the usual ChatGPT-ish response  

He probably thinks he will farm his account this way or earn some merits.

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Looks like moderator agree with us and immediately nuke him.


User: DigitalDollars

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I'm suggesting that _you can try brute-forcing the missing word in your Phantom wallet's mnemonic seed phrase using a tool like BTCrecover_. Since the wallet is BIP39 compatible, the last word of the mnemonic recovery words embeds a checksum, which limits the number of possible solutions. By using BTCrecover and providing an address associated with the wallet, you may be able to recover the missing word and regain access to your wallet. Additionally, _learning about derivation paths and HD wallets_ can help you better understand the recovery process and increase your chances of success.

This post is just rephrasing or plagiarize earlier post by other member.

As Phantom wallet, I never used it, appears to be BIP39 compatible, it should be no big deal to brute-force the missing word in between your known sequence of 11 words.

The last word of mnemonic recovery words according to BIP39 standard, embeds a checksum. When you say, some word in between is missing and the missing word position is unknown, there should be a rather limited amount of possible solutions.

I haven't done this for other coins than Bitcoin, but I assume it should be possible to brute-force the missing word with BTCrecover which can also handle Solana. If you know an address of your wallet, the better!

See here: https://btcrecover.readthedocs.io/en/latest/

You may need to make yourself familiar with the tool. If you know nothing about derivation path and HD wallets, then maybe learn about it at https://learnmeabitcoin.com. You can learn such wallet basics with no issue in the context of Bitcoin, even when your wallet was one with Solana.


I would also recommend to prepare a test case. Create a 12-word BIP39 recovery backup e.g. with iancoleman script. Get an address of that wallet (iancoleman script doesn't support Solana, take some coin that BTCrecover and iancoleman support). Choose a word in between to be the missing one, but you know the solution.

Check if you can recover this word and verify it with the known solution. If you fail with this test case, you likely won't succeed with your real case.

Don't worry, I'm here to help!

It sounds like you're trying to run a Bitcoin full node on your Windows 10 machine, which is great! However, you're encountering an error that's preventing the node from syncing completely.

The error message "Error reading from database, shutting down" suggests that there's an issue with the node's database, which is stored on your 1TB HDD.

Here are some potential solutions to help you resolve the issue:

1. *Check disk space*: Ensure that you have enough free disk space on your 1TB HDD. The Bitcoin node requires a significant amount of space to store the blockchain data. You can check the available disk space by right-clicking on the drive in File Explorer and selecting "Properties."
2. *Verify database integrity*: You can try verifying the database integrity by running the following command in the Bitcoin Core console (you can access this by clicking on "Help" > "Debug window" > "Console" in the Bitcoin Core GUI):
```
bitcoin-cli verifychain
```
This command will check the blockchain data for any inconsistencies.
1. *Reindex the blockchain*: If the above command doesn't help, you can try reindexing the blockchain. This will rebuild the database from scratch. To do this, close the Bitcoin Core GUI, then navigate to the Bitcoin data directory (usually `C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\Bitcoin`) and delete the `chainstate` and `blocks` folders. Then, restart the Bitcoin Core GUI and let it reindex the blockchain.
2. *Check for disk errors*: It's possible that there are disk errors on your 1TB HDD that are causing the issue. You can run a disk check using the built-in Windows tool:
    - Open Command Prompt as an administrator (right-click on the Start button and select "Command Prompt (Admin)").
    - Type the following command and press Enter:
```
chkdsk D: /f /r /x
```
Replace `D:` with the drive letter of your 1TB HDD.
1. *Consider upgrading your hardware*: While your machine's specs are decent, the Bitcoin node can be resource-intensive. If you're experiencing frequent errors or slow syncing, it might be worth considering upgrading your hardware, especially the storage drive.

Before attempting any of these solutions, make sure you've backed up your wallet (if you have one) and any important data on your machine.

If none of these solutions work, you can try seeking help from the Bitcoin Core community or a Windows expert for further assistance.

Keep in mind that running a full node can be a complex process, and it's great that you're taking the time to troubleshoot the issue. Good luck, and I hope you get your node up and running smoothly!

1.

Code:

bitcoin-cli verifychain

is invalid command if you try to run it inside Bitcoin Core GUI console.
2. There's no need to consider upgrade the computer hardware. Slow hardware alone wouldn't cause the error message.






User: hdtqisg

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If you still can't solve the problem, I have a way for you to try:
Because your transaction fee is too small, you use your Private key to sign a new transaction with a fee equal to or slightly larger than the current bitcoin fee and push the transaction through an intermediary website such as: https://coinb.in/#broadcast
You can learn more at the above website.

User @nc50lc explain what's wrong with this post.

Because your transaction fee is too small, you use your Private key to sign a new transaction with a fee equal to or slightly larger than the current bitcoin fee and push the transaction through an intermediary website such as: https://coinb.in/#broadcast
You can learn more at the above website.

This wont solve anything since the issue isn't about broadcast,
It's the actual process of creating a replacement in Bitcoin Core (if he's the sender) or CPFP (if he's the receiver), specify the steps if you want to help.
And there's no point in using another service to broadcast it, he can use his node.

If at the start, he informed that he's also the sender and using Bitcoin Core, the process would've been as simple as:
1. "sendrawtransaction", then 2. "bumpfee" within Bitcoin Core.

If you still can't solve the problem, I have a way for you to try:

OP replied and with it, he confirmed the assumptions that he created the RBF transaction I saw early. (he mistakenly though it was CPFP)

The issue is already solved.

Solo mining with Bitcoin Core in 2025 is more of an experience than a job, in my opinion it is really difficult. but who knows, with hard work and a little luck, you may have your own reward. Good luck!
You should refer to other information on this forum before doing it.

This reply created on thread asking on how to perform solo mining with Bitcoin Core, but doesn't give any helpful information.



Source: https://ninjastic.space/post/64954408

The actual issue is using wrong parameter.

but when run btcrecover.py    there only comes out two combinations  ee and tt, and that does not align with what is said in the document.  the right output is  eett   ee   tt   ttee

python btcrecover.py  --listpass --passwordlist token.txt

That's the issue, you're using --passwordlist instead of --tokenlist.
The former will take each line as the complete possible password while the latter generates a number of possible combinations of each line.

Help command results for reference:

Code:

--tokenlist FILE           the list of tokens/partial passwords (required)
--passwordlist [FILE]      instead of using a tokenlist, read complete passwords (exactly one per line) from this file or from stdin

[ABCbits]

User: JackMazzoni

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Bitcoin need to evolve. Make it quantum proof.

The secp256k1 encryption used by bitcoin is not quantum proof within 5-10 years it will be game over for bitcoin if this was not change.

Current quantum computers have 500- 1000 cubits to break bitcoin you only need quantum computer with 1500 cubits.

secp256k1 isn't about encryption, but rather parameters for ECDSA. ECDSA itself is about cryptography signature.

You should give more info about the exchange your using? Try contacting their support I think they will understand.

This post is unhelpful when it only repeat what other member have said.

Blockchain.com has a problem opening old wallets. If you have a backup of your wallet, dump all the keys using PyWallet/BTCrecover, create a new Blockchain.com account, and import the private keys manually.

1. This post is unhelpful when it only repeat what other member have said.
2. pywallet is tool to find and recover wallet file created by Bitcoin Core (used to be called Bitcoin-Qt).


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Is there a marketplace for buying and selling hashrate other than NiceHash? I'm looking for one that completes all three:

• It is no-KYC.
• I can buy hashrate and point it to a ckpool address.
• I can pay them with cryptocurrency.

I have found miningrigrentals(.)com, but I'm not sure if it is legit. It exists since 2014, so I suppose it is legit.

There are still other marketplace where you can buy and sell your hashrate like hashflare.net and  others but they are not really legit and reliable like Nicehash, Nicehash has always being reliable and legit to buy and sell your hashrate.

1. While the domain is still online, HashFlare is known scam/ponzi cloud mining. See https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/two-estonian-citizens-arrested-575-million-cryptocurrency-fraud-and-money-laundering-scheme.
2. NiceHash no longer reliable with some shady practice. See https://asktom.cf/index.php?topic=5513017.0.

[ABCbits]

User: Sey Jimmy

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I hate having problem with seed phrase.

Unhelpful post. For context, the thread have title "wallet recovery with 12 words seed phrase".

I think I will go to YouTube to learn more on this subject.

Unhelpful post since he doesn't even mention what video or channel could be used. For context, the thread have title "How to Verify Bitcoin Core - a guide for non tech-savvy people?".


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You can't use dumpprivkey in descriptor wallets but you can use listdescriptors to output all of the descriptors backups.

It always prompts that this is a descriptor wallet and does not support that command

To get all of descriptor on a descriptor wallet, the command you need is listdescriptors true. true used to show private descriptor which contain private data (e.g. private key and master private key)


Source: https://ninjastic.space/post/65083975

This post deleted by moderator shortly before i decide to create this post. But it's unhelpful since it only suggest using search engine, where i also suspect SEO spam.

I do not use Tor on Bitcoin Core so would guess getting inbound and outbound connections will take longer than standard connections. Post your bitcoin.conf because it may potentially improve after putting a few lines.

It says my .onion addres is reachable at bitnodes.io yet no inbound connections in GUI on peers. I only get outbound connections. Does it take a couple of hours before inbound connections can find me? The outbound connections I get it after 5 mins. Have only runned my node for 45 mins with Tor, and yes I'm fully synced with the blockchain.

If somone could help, It would be appreciated🙏

This is unhelpful, since he has no experience running full node with Tor. Besides, Bitcoin Core have good default setting regarding networking. At best, you could only use addnode=[IP/onion address] if you happen to know IP/onion address of very well-connected node.

[SensitiveEyes]

For the Tor on Bitcoin Core question, I said I did not use Tor on Bitcoin Core but asked him to post the bitcoin.conf because modifying it could yield better results. I am running Bitcoin Core so would even use his bitcoin.conf and run it over Tor to try to help but my rank did not allow you to give me the benefit of the doubt.

For the other question, I suggested using a search engine from a link but after it was removed I suggested the descriptor. This makes you think I am unhelpful?

I have made 50 posts, if you say 1 or 2 of them are unhelpful you should have provided me positive advice not neutral feedback as the first option. Your rank does not allow you to misuse your status when you could have offered advice as an alternative. It would have been helpful if you posted in the topics which you had a problem with my posts to advise me how to improve my posts instead you focused on capturing screenshots to justify your tag.

I was surprised to notice your tag. Look at my history I have returned recently to the forum after years being away. You are a senior member you should have approached it differently. Your neutral feedback was not necessary, it was an over the top reaction. You should be welcoming people to Bitcointalk not pushing them out by being unhelpful to them or making wrong assumptions about them.

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You can't use dumpprivkey in descriptor wallets but you can use listdescriptors to output all of the descriptors backups.

It always prompts that this is a descriptor wallet and does not support that command

To get all of descriptor on a descriptor wallet, the command you need is listdescriptors true. true used to show private descriptor which contain private data (e.g. private key and master private key)


Source: https://ninjastic.space/post/65083975

This post deleted by moderator shortly before i decide to create this post. But it's unhelpful since it only suggest using search engine, where i also suspect SEO spam.

I do not use Tor on Bitcoin Core so would guess getting inbound and outbound connections will take longer than standard connections. Post your bitcoin.conf because it may potentially improve after putting a few lines.

It says my .onion addres is reachable at bitnodes.io yet no inbound connections in GUI on peers. I only get outbound connections. Does it take a couple of hours before inbound connections can find me? The outbound connections I get it after 5 mins. Have only runned my node for 45 mins with Tor, and yes I'm fully synced with the blockchain.

If somone could help, It would be appreciated🙏

This is unhelpful, since he has no experience running full node with Tor. Besides, Bitcoin Core have good default setting regarding networking. At best, you could only use addnode=[IP/onion address] if you happen to know IP/onion address of very well-connected node.

[ABCbits]

For the Tor on Bitcoin Core question, I said I did not use Tor on Bitcoin Core but asked him to post the bitcoin.conf because modifying it could yield better results. I am running Bitcoin Core so would even use his bitcoin.conf and run it over Tor to try to help

So what parameter can be added to bitcoin.conf to receive incoming faster connection more quickly, assuming the one who asked question didn't add line which makes it worse than default configuration?

For the other question, I suggested using a search engine from a link but after it was removed I suggested the descriptor. This makes you think I am unhelpful?

It's unhelpful because command listdescriptor doesn't list any private data (e.g. private key and master private key). See https://bitcoincore.org/en/doc/28.0.0/rpc/wallet/listdescriptors/.

[SensitiveEyes]

So what parameter can be added to bitcoin.conf to receive incoming faster connection more quickly, assuming the one who asked question didn't add line which makes it worse than default configuration?

It would depend on what the bitcoin.conf contains. Asking to see the bitcoin.conf was logical because configuration errors would be spotted.

For the other question, I suggested using a search engine from a link but after it was removed I suggested the descriptor. This makes you think I am unhelpful?

It's unhelpful because command listdescriptor doesn't list any private data (e.g. private key and master private key). See https://bitcoincore.org/en/doc/28.0.0/rpc/wallet/listdescriptors/.

If you decided it was unhelpful you should have offered mentorship. Why did you think a neutral trust is helpful? The took it to make screenshots, if you applied a fraction of it to offer advice it would have been helpful.

[LoyceV]

If you decided it was unhelpful you should have offered mentorship.

The tech boards aren't kindergarten!

Why did you think a neutral trust is helpful?

It makes it easier to ignore pointless posts.

[ABCbits]

So what parameter can be added to bitcoin.conf to receive incoming faster connection more quickly, assuming the one who asked question didn't add line which makes it worse than default configuration?

It would depend on what the bitcoin.conf contains. Asking to see the bitcoin.conf was logical because configuration errors would be spotted.

Asking what bitcoin.conf contains makes sense, but you didn't answer my question. If you're that confident, surely you could mention one or two parameters (with non-default value) that could help.

For the other question, I suggested using a search engine from a link but after it was removed I suggested the descriptor. This makes you think I am unhelpful?

It's unhelpful because command listdescriptor doesn't list any private data (e.g. private key and master private key). See https://bitcoincore.org/en/doc/28.0.0/rpc/wallet/listdescriptors/.

If you decided it was unhelpful you should have offered mentorship. Why did you think a neutral trust is helpful? The took it to make screenshots, if you applied a fraction of it to offer advice it would have been helpful.

1. I never offer mentorship to anyone.
2. From what i've seen, this thread and giving trust feedback somewhat reduce total of non-sense on technical board.

[SensitiveEyes]

Asking what bitcoin.conf contains makes sense, but you didn't answer my question. If you're that confident, surely you could mention one or two parameters (with non-default value) that could help.

Rather than be humble accepting there was no justification you built a fortress to make a stand. Suit yourself keep it on my file but your feedback was not applicable because everything I wrote in the topic was right.

1. I never offer mentorship to anyone.
2. From what i've seen, this thread and giving trust feedback somewhat reduce total of non-sense on technical board.

1. It explains your poor judgement and bullying attitude to newbies.
2. Using this topic to hand unjustifiable feedback is going to bring push back in the same topic.

It is dishonorable by the OP of Users who spread false/fake/unhelpful information on technical board to contradict himself by inanely spreading unhelpful information. Just so others know, I was on the brink of leaving Bitcointalk because of you. Shame for patronising others, you forgot you were a noob. Considerate people help explain rules and expectations, it is a friendly charming value but ego twisted your mind against a noob who was easy to bully.

I unashamedly confess I would love to see what gets thrown at you if you cross or have the guts to bully a Legendary rank who gives back more than he receives. Celebrate my absence in this unhelpful topic.

[LoyceV]

How is cws2003 as a candidate for this topic? He created his own topic with unrealistic claims, and also posted it in another topic.