So don't reckless if you really wanted to be a long time gambler. Just take occasional risk, and if it didn't go on your favor, then you might as well stop.

You’re really digging into the tough side of gambling with this breakdown of addiction stages. It connects to your earlier thoughts on the cycle of promising to quit but then slipping back in, especially with crypto betting sites like Parimatch or Primedice. The $173 a month you mentioned could easily fit into that risky pattern if it fuels bets. Let’s explore this while keeping it focused. The winning stage you described is tricky. Those early wins feel like free money, especially on crypto sites where Bitcoin bets are quick and the excitement hits hard. Parimatch’s flashy bonuses or Primedice’s fast dice rolls can make you feel on top of the world at first. Then the losing stage sneaks in, and you’re rightit’s the memory of winning that keeps you hooked, making you think one more bet will change everything. By the chasing stage, it’s a nightmare, with people borrowing money or worse to chase losses. The anonymity of crypto can make it even easier to fall into this trap without anyone noticing. Your source is spot on: addiction develops quietly. By the desperation phase, quitting feels impossible when you’re struggling financially. Using Bitcoin on these sites keeps the network active, which you want for BTC’s use, but gambling addiction distorts that into a trap. To prevent falling into that cycle, especially with $173 a month on the line, try setting firm limits ike only depositing $40 a week. You can also use Parimatch’s responsible gambling tools to cap your bets. Self-observing, as you mentioned, is essential. Recognizing the early signs, like betting more than intended or hiding it from others, can help you stop before you reach desperation. I’m curious about your thoughts on this. Are you noticing any of these stages in yourself, or are you just looking into the risks? Is that $173 your betting budget, or something else? Also, do you prefer sports betting on Parimatch or dice games on Primedice? Share a bit more about what’s on your mind, and maybe we can figure out some practical steps to enjoy the experience without falling down the rabbit hole.

ey, I totally get where you're coming from, and you don't sound anti-Bitcoin at all—just thoughtful and curious about its bigger picture. Your point about Bitcoin being more than just a "buy and HODL" asset is spot on, and it’s refreshing to see someone wrestling with these ideas openly.If everyone who bought Bitcoin just locked it away in private wallets forever, the network would still function, but it’d be a pretty stagnant system. Bitcoin’s strength comes from its decentralization, security, and the fact that miners keep the network running by processing transactions. Miners get paid through block rewards (newly minted Bitcoin) and transaction fees. If no one’s moving Bitcoin on-chain—say, because everyone’s just HODLing—transaction volume drops, fees might not be enough to incentivize miners, and over time, that could weaken the network’s security. The block reward keeps halving every four years, so eventually, fees need to pick up the slack. Low activity could also make Bitcoin less appealing as a living, breathing system, which might hurt its value and adoption.Does that mean selling or moving Bitcoin on-chain is “bad”? Not at all. Moving Bitcoin—whether you’re selling, spending, or sending it—keeps the network active. Every transaction is a signal that Bitcoin’s being used, which helps miners and reinforces the network’s purpose. The catch is, reckless selling (like dumping huge amounts) can mess with price stability, which some folks worry could scare off new users. But regular movement? That’s Bitcoin doing what it’s meant to do.I hear you on wanting Bitcoin to be more than a store of value. Holding is great for long-term believers like you (and me, honestly—I’m stacking too), but Bitcoin’s real magic happens when it’s used. Imagine a world where people pay for coffee, send remittances, or settle contracts with Bitcoin seamlessly. That’s the dream Satoshi hinted at: a peer-to-peer electronic cash system. Right now, high fees and slow confirmation times on the base layer make small daily transactions tricky, but solutions like the Lightning Network are trying to fix that. Adoption’s growing in places like El Salvador, where folks are using Bitcoin for real-world stuff, and that’s the kind of utility you’re talking about.You’re not pessimistic—you’re idealistic, and that’s awesome. HODLing’s a strategy, not a religion. Bitcoin’s community sometimes gets stuck in the “number go up” mindset, but plenty of people share your vision. Look at devs building apps, merchants accepting BTC, or folks in hyperinflated economies using it to survive. They’re proving Bitcoin’s more than a digital gold bar.We can’t force utility overnight, though. It’ll take better tech, more education, and businesses taking a leap. Encouraging people to use Bitcoin—spending it, accepting it, building on it—while still holding some for the long haul could strike the balance you’re looking for. Maybe try spending a little BTC at a merchant that accepts it or check out Lightning wallets to see how it feels. That’s what I’ve been experimenting with, and it’s eye-opening.What do you think—any ideas on how we could push for more real-world use without losing the HODL ethos?

You’ve raised some really important and tough questions here. The timing of the attack—just before peace talks—definitely raises eyebrows and casts doubt on any sincere diplomatic efforts. It gives off the vibe that some players might not genuinely be interested in peace, or at least not on fair terms.

Geopolitics in the Middle East has always been a tangled web, and sadly, power struggles often unfold through proxy wars and carefully orchestrated escalations. If Israel acted with the U.S. in the loop or even with their backing, it sends a confusing message: advocating for peace while gearing up for conflict.

That said, it’s crucial to hold off until we have solid information. In high-stakes scenarios like this, misinformation and emotionally charged stories can spread like wildfire. No matter what the reality is, it’s the civilians and the stability of the region that end up bearing the brunt of it all.

Let’s keep our fingers crossed for transparency and genuine diplomacy—but it’s hard to overlook the patterns we’re seeing.

Thankfully, I have never done this, but I still lost a significant amount that I regret. I bet the same amount in slots, I don't try to increase it, and I won some high multipliers too. Now, after winning 10k+ multipliers, that's when I realized that it can happen. What I seek is to taste that sweet winning amount again.

I never had the thought of increasing the bet because it's going to hasten the losses of my deposit, and I don't like that. I still want to have fun while playing.

14. Who was the first German user to leave a post in this topic?
Answer: Etranger

I don't know much about poker but sports betting definitely requires strategy, this doesn't mean that it guarantees win but if that bettor knows what he's doing then losses can be minimized.. casino games on the other hand has no strategy whatsoever that can be used to make profit... chasing profits usually ends up with big losses, so instead of fixing your mind on making profit just entertain yourself

If you study history, you will see that major changes have always been accompanied by major crises. And to be honest, what we are witnessing now is difficult to call a global crisis. It is more of a local one, especially in the regions where there are currently intense military conflicts. You could say that COVID affected the entire planet, but I feel like it was just a rehearsal for a much bigger global crisis that lies ahead.

Risk is an important part of a gambler's job and we can write about it endlessly. But here's a topic for discussion that I would like to raise: the other side of risk. What do I mean? I mean the reward for which we take risks. The funny thing is that many gamblers do not explore this issue at all. And it often happens that there is no reward on the other side of risk. The question arises: for what does a person take risks? It turns out that for nothing, it is just a risk for the sake of risk. It also turns out that this person will lose in any case. In the world of gambling, this happens when a person bets on a favorite with extremely low odds. At the same time, there is still a possibility of losing. If your winnings are so low, then we can say that you do not win even in the case of a formal win. It is funny that betting on black on roulette is much more profitable in some sense. Yes, the chances of winning are much lower, but in any case they are only slightly below 50%. But at the same time, your winnings will bring you significant money.

If you invest or hold gold then it can take a generation to realize proper gains, I've had the problem of saving for ten years and the price just kept going down.   I consider it in the same way I keep stacking BTC but that does mean you cant really sell exactly when you want so you are stuck.
  A bit like people save via land or their house?  tricky to do because you can be stuck in a non liquid asset for years, gold has a cost to keep safe possibly and houses need maintenance and taxes so there's zero easy ways to save imo.

Таиланд отменил налог на прибыль с криптовалют
Кабмин Таиланда освободил операции с цифровыми активам от подоходного налога сроком на пять лет. Об этом сообщил заместитель министра финансов Джулапун Аморнвиват. Льготный период продлится с 1 января 2025 года по 31 декабря 2029.

Основное условие для получения освобождения от налога — проведение сделок через местных брокеров и торговые платформы, которые имеют лицензию Комиссии по ценным бумагам и биржам Таиланда. Этот шаг направлен на повышение прозрачности рынка и поддержку регулируемых участников, отметил Аморнвиват. По словам Аморнвивата, в будущем инициатива может привести к введению других налогов, например НДС на связанные с криптовалютами услуги. По его прогнозам, в среднесрочной перспективе льготный период принесет в бюджет не менее 1 млрд бат (на момент написания $30,7 млн).

Вопрос в том, о каком конкретно времени речь идёт, потому что на каком-то этапе была гиперинфляция, и 100% годовых были ни о чём, и ещё поди найди в то время того, кто хоть под такие условия выдаст кредит, потому что через год его возврат уже будет со сдачи в магазине. Сейчас рост доходов и близко не поспевает за инфляцией и процентами по кредитам, даже биткойн мы не ожидаем, чтобы вырос настолько, чтобы отбить расходы на кредит и остаться в плюсе, так что условия бывают сильно разные.

Etranger, жесть конечно, но я тоже достаточно историй слышал и сам был свидетелем разного рода нелицеприятных ситуаций с представителями правоохранительных органов. А что касается расследования дел по криптомошенничеству, я правда не знаю какая там квалификация и компетенции у специалистов в органах. Да, возможно там есть крутые спецы, но в штучных экземплярах. Чтобы ваше дело передали реальному эксперту (если это дело вообще заведут), то должно сильно повезти.

I guess there's nothing like this happening yet since there's few people in forum or maybe even on X knows the existence of Chamby.

Просто порой складывается стереотип, что полиция - это нам как друзья, которые нам помогут, защитят, решат наши вопросы. На самом же деле в лучшем случае нейтрально к вам отнесутся. В общем лучше вообще свою инфу нигде и никому не светить, тогда риски будут меньше.

У меня конечно не так много, но тем не менее я разложил на адреса. Наверное такие крупные доли сапплая могут настораживать новичков, которые видят, что топ 10 адресов содержат 40% сапплая. Это слишком концентрировано для децентрализованного "народного" проекта даже если исключить из десятки топов адрес с LP Дидаста и адрес UQARryh0jyD7Uln6lfF0F8Np9zN9yavtyJ2x6M9a1GRYGRjm с утерянным(?) сидом.

Может имеет смысл всем держателям топ 10 адресов разбить сумму на несколько адресов, что статистически сделает распределение привлекательнее...