I strongly think that it is not going to work. Yes, you can add it, but don't expect investors to invest just because of it. The mystery box can be a great add-on and will incentivize positive behavior towards your behavior, not start it.

Always, my friend! Greed is never good, and that's where most of the traders lose their battle. Crypto has always been a volatile market and traders need always to play safe when it comes to day-trading or even long-term investment.

Technically, yes, it is better than bitcoin. It offers smart contact, dApps and a platform where developers can develop things. However, the same cannot be said true for bitcoin. However, Ethereum still lacks in terms of popularity and adoption. Bitcoin also enjoys the benefits of the first cryptocurrency that utilize blockchain.

Valid point, but this is true for any technology or change. We have seen this happen multiple times in our history. There will always be scammers who will try to con you. Also, scammers do not understand the technology but want to make money through gullible people.

I want to give a different opinion here. I have a friend in India who thinks that the current Indian government is not open to new technology or the options it is providing. Also, right now, there is election time, and no government is ready to take a chance when it comes to digital/decentralized currency. I hope that the stance changes soon when the elections are completed, and everything settles down. Let's hope for the best! Legalization can open new doors for cryptocurrency and blockchain in general.

Great question! The core definition of bitcoin states it as a decentralized currency. However, it can be used as a commodity, currency or even investment. For now, we are only using bitcoin as a form of investment, but it can change soon with the release of the lightning network. As you said, forks can make bitcoin more versatile in the future with a new vision and approach.

On the 'order created' page, i see the address to send my BTC to, then I see a signature and letter of gaurantee.

What do i do with the signature on the order page? You don't really say what to compare this to.

If i look at the letter of gaurantee, the sig in that letter DOESNT match the signature in the order created page. Is this what I should be comparing it to?

The government and other institutions have to change their stance before consumers can buy and use cryptocurrency. It is actually not hard and would not take much know-how to get crypto. But, the initial step can be huge considering one has to fill out KYC and do other documentation before being able to buy crypto.

Absolutely! I have a friend that has lost 70% of its investment and is not worried a bit. He focuses his energies on doing something productive and not regret a single bit. Thank you for your post!

It is disheartening to see that startups or companies doing airdrops are dropping to such levels. Also, there is no framework or regulations regarding their practice, so if they wish to do mal-practice, no one can stop them. However, I think you can share your experience with others and help others stay away from the similar experience.

You can find tons of guides on how to identify an ICO worth investing. But in truth, it is very hard or near to impossible to get a 100% confidence in an ICO. If you are tech-savvy, then you can dive deep into their code or try to learn more about them, but in the end, ICOs are all about risk and reward system. The more the risk, the better the rewards. I hope that you can hit the jackpot soon! Best of luck!

It is hard to say if they have recovered or not. My advice would be to invest in small amounts to get the best possible results.

Thank you for asking a very interesting question. I would want it to be more scalable, more readily available to users, environment-friendly and stable. But, I know this is all wishful thinking
The 2nd generation of cryptocurrency is slowly and steadily moving towards what I have mentioned here, and it will be only time when we can have what we want.

HODL doesn't work every time and should not be the only strategy that an investor should look into. If you really don't have the time or have the appetite to learn about the market, then HODL can work for you. But, if you are a risk-taker and want to learn, I would suggest doing part-time trading with a partial investment. The rest you can hold and see it grow or shrink with time. Also, investing in the right coin is crucial here. If you invest in the wrong coin, HODL will never work. Click the link in my signature, I created videos of my results.

"Nothing is truly backed. Governments are also turning towards digital currencies which pushes the idea of bitcoin or digital currencies more. But, with the reach of governments means that they will be able to push their digital currencies to users more compared to traditional digital currencies including bitcoin.
Also, the value of any asset generally is more speculative of the time we live in. In the past, civilizations used different forms of currencies to do trading. Right now, we are moving towards decentralization and hence makes digital currencies a great chance to have an impact on our economy and social structure."

We are in a stage where we can say that bitcoin is moderately successful, not only from the technological perspective but also regarding acceptance and reach. In the coming years, I can see it improve rapidly so that it can be used in day-to-day usage.

Not anymore. Maybe if the bitcoin price stayed $15k+, then there would be a chance. Also, you need to be the best to earn 1 bitcoin in one year.

I have shared my strategy multiple times. For me, it is always a good idea to hold some of my investment in bitcoin and trade with the rest.

Not sure what you want to say here. Ripple is the most centralized coin here. However, it doesn't mean its value will not rise. It can if the whole market condition improves.