So you accept that tulipcoins are a scam?
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I get more coherent responses from my 2 year old.Originally posted by AtW View PostSo you accept that tulipcoins are a scam?
Do you think the current system isn't a scam?
No more a scam is a phrase that means less than or equal to...which includes not a scam at all.
For the record...I don't care if it is or not. I hope it changes the world and makes me rich in the process.Your friendly neighbourhood VirtualMonkey - Not giving financial advice since...well...ever.Comment
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So you don’t care if you are involved in serious crime - buying stolen property, money laundering, terrorist financing?
As long as it gets you rich I guess anything goes, because “everybody doing it”?Comment
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Honestly boy, if you can't understand why blockchain is becoming the future of money then I'm having some serious doubts about the human race and their mastery of this world.Originally posted by AtW View PostSo you don’t care if you are involved in serious crime - buying stolen property, money laundering, terrorist financing?
Nice little video here from the beeb to explain what it's all about:
Bitcoin's energy consumption 'equals that of Switzerland'
Regarding energy consumption... it is estimated the current financial system uses 60x as much as Bitcoin. And that's only for VISA transactions
"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Energy consumption is secondary problem, primary problem is that tulipcoins are now the primary enabler of cybercrime such as ransomwareComment
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Originally posted by AtW View PostSo you don’t care if you are involved in serious crime - buying stolen property, money laundering, terrorist financing?
As long as it gets you rich I guess anything goes, because “everybody doing it”?

I said I'm in crypto...not cash and American government bonds.
Almost certain my pension funds more terrorism than my crypto
When everyone IS doing it...I'll hopefully be significantly richer.Your friendly neighbourhood VirtualMonkey - Not giving financial advice since...well...ever.Comment
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Prove my bitcoin funds it.Originally posted by AtW View PostOk, let’s check your claims - what “pension funds more terrorism” are you referring to?Your friendly neighbourhood VirtualMonkey - Not giving financial advice since...well...ever.Comment
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Thst would actually be easier. There's a list of all the transactions they've been through...funny thatOriginally posted by VirtualMonkey View PostProve my bitcoin funds it.Your friendly neighbourhood VirtualMonkey - Not giving financial advice since...well...ever.Comment
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And all transactions satisfy KYC (know your client) laws?Originally posted by VirtualMonkey View PostThst would actually be easier. There's a list of all the transactions they've been through...funny that
Your pension fund will have all paperwork, so they are okComment
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