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Re: [ANN] MY HASH IS NICE (MHIN) - Earn Tokens for Beautiful Bitcoin Transactions!
# "My Hash Is Nice" explained to my buddy
**Ouziel:** Hey Rico, take a look at my new project: https://myhashisnice.org/!
**Rico:** I didn't understand any of it, lol!
**Ouziel:** You're not the first to tell me that! I need to simplify the website.
**Rico:** Give me a quick explanation!
**Ouziel:** Do you know what a "hash" is?
**Rico:** Umm... no.
**Ouziel:** It's like a fingerprint for data! Each hash is uniquely associated with a set of bytes, like an image or Bitcoin transactions.
**Rico:** But what does it look like?
**Ouziel:** It's a string of 64 hexadecimal characters. Check out https://mempool.space/ to see many examples.
**Rico:** I get it. A hash is a unique identifier for a file, like a fingerprint is for a person!
**Ouziel:** Exactly! Each byte string has a unique hash.
**Rico:** I'm on mempool.space and each Bitcoin block has a hash?
**Ouziel:** Yes! And each transaction inside a block has its own hash called a "txid".
**Rico:** OK, I understand!
**Ouziel:** Did you notice that block hashes start with lots of zeros?
**Rico:** No, I didn't! How does that happen?
**Ouziel:** That's what Bitcoin miners calculate! They're finding hashes with enough zeros.
**Rico:** But how exactly?
**Ouziel:** They take Bitcoin transactions, add random data, and calculate hashes until they find one with enough zeros. It can take billions of attempts!
**Rico:** Now I understand what miners do! But your project is about transaction hashes?
**Ouziel:** Yes! Unlike block hashes, transaction hashes can start with any character.
**Rico:** So transaction hashes are less beautiful than block hashes with zeros.
**Ouziel:** Exactly! That's where https://myhashisnice.org/ comes in.
**Rico:** How do I make my transactions have nice hashes?
**Ouziel:** Like miners! Add random data to your transaction and try until the hash starts with zeros.
**Rico:** And I earn MHIN for that?
**Ouziel:** Yes! If your transaction hash starts with at least 6 zeros, you earn MHIN.
**Rico:** Why are there already so many MHIN in circulation?
**Ouziel:** Since 2009, many transactions by chance begin with 6 zeros. Also, some people create them for fun.
**Rico:** So people have MHIN without knowing it?
**Ouziel:** Yes, thousands! And these MHIN can be transferred like bitcoins.
**Rico:** Interesting! Do you control these MHIN?
**Ouziel:** Not at all! MHIN is like Bitcoin: completely decentralized!
**Rico:** How will you make money with this?
**Ouziel:** Like everyone else! By mining transactions with zeros. The more people mine, the less you earn for the same zeros, but you'll always get something with 6+ zeros.
**Rico:** I'll try mining some transactions!
**Ouziel:** Good luck in your quest for beautiful hashes! 🚀
**Ouziel:** Hey Rico, take a look at my new project: https://myhashisnice.org/!
**Rico:** I didn't understand any of it, lol!
**Ouziel:** You're not the first to tell me that! I need to simplify the website.
**Rico:** Give me a quick explanation!
**Ouziel:** Do you know what a "hash" is?
**Rico:** Umm... no.
**Ouziel:** It's like a fingerprint for data! Each hash is uniquely associated with a set of bytes, like an image or Bitcoin transactions.
**Rico:** But what does it look like?
**Ouziel:** It's a string of 64 hexadecimal characters. Check out https://mempool.space/ to see many examples.
**Rico:** I get it. A hash is a unique identifier for a file, like a fingerprint is for a person!
**Ouziel:** Exactly! Each byte string has a unique hash.
**Rico:** I'm on mempool.space and each Bitcoin block has a hash?
**Ouziel:** Yes! And each transaction inside a block has its own hash called a "txid".
**Rico:** OK, I understand!
**Ouziel:** Did you notice that block hashes start with lots of zeros?
**Rico:** No, I didn't! How does that happen?
**Ouziel:** That's what Bitcoin miners calculate! They're finding hashes with enough zeros.
**Rico:** But how exactly?
**Ouziel:** They take Bitcoin transactions, add random data, and calculate hashes until they find one with enough zeros. It can take billions of attempts!
**Rico:** Now I understand what miners do! But your project is about transaction hashes?
**Ouziel:** Yes! Unlike block hashes, transaction hashes can start with any character.
**Rico:** So transaction hashes are less beautiful than block hashes with zeros.
**Ouziel:** Exactly! That's where https://myhashisnice.org/ comes in.
**Rico:** How do I make my transactions have nice hashes?
**Ouziel:** Like miners! Add random data to your transaction and try until the hash starts with zeros.
**Rico:** And I earn MHIN for that?
**Ouziel:** Yes! If your transaction hash starts with at least 6 zeros, you earn MHIN.
**Rico:** Why are there already so many MHIN in circulation?
**Ouziel:** Since 2009, many transactions by chance begin with 6 zeros. Also, some people create them for fun.
**Rico:** So people have MHIN without knowing it?
**Ouziel:** Yes, thousands! And these MHIN can be transferred like bitcoins.
**Rico:** Interesting! Do you control these MHIN?
**Ouziel:** Not at all! MHIN is like Bitcoin: completely decentralized!
**Rico:** How will you make money with this?
**Ouziel:** Like everyone else! By mining transactions with zeros. The more people mine, the less you earn for the same zeros, but you'll always get something with 6+ zeros.
**Rico:** I'll try mining some transactions!
**Ouziel:** Good luck in your quest for beautiful hashes! 🚀
Re: [ANN] MY HASH IS NICE (MHIN) - Earn Tokens for Beautiful Bitcoin Transactions!
📣 New tutorial: Mine MHIN transactions with Bitcoin Core!
A bit technical, but hoping to convince wallet devs to integrate this feature. Working on a simpler script too (no ETA yet).
I'll help you convert the markdown tags in your instructions to the forum BBCode tags typically used on BitcoinTalk.
Here's your guide with the correct BBCode formatting for the BitcoinTalk forum:
Prerequisites:
- An up-to-date Bitcoin Core instance with `bitcoin-cli` in your path
- Rust
Installation
1. Download and install `nicesigner`:
2. Generate a wallet:
3. Fund your mining address
Send the number of satoshis you want to mine to the address you generated in the previous step. The miner is configured to pay 330 sats in fees per transaction.
4. Prepare the `miner.py` file
In the `miner/miner.py` file, update the following variables at the beginning of the file:
and at the end of the file:
5. Mine!
The miner will generate transactions as long as there are enough satoshis left. The MHINs accumulate in the address of the last mined transaction! You'll find the derivation path of this address in the corresponding file.
Happy mining!
A bit technical, but hoping to convince wallet devs to integrate this feature. Working on a simpler script too (no ETA yet).
I'll help you convert the markdown tags in your instructions to the forum BBCode tags typically used on BitcoinTalk.
Here's your guide with the correct BBCode formatting for the BitcoinTalk forum:
Prerequisites:
- An up-to-date Bitcoin Core instance with `bitcoin-cli` in your path
- Rust
Installation
1. Download and install `nicesigner`:
Code:
git clone https://github.com/ouziel-slama/myhashisnice
cd myhashisnice/nicesigner
pip3 install maturin
pip3 install -e .
cd myhashisnice/nicesigner
pip3 install maturin
pip3 install -e .
2. Generate a wallet:
Code:
$ python3 miner/genwallet.py
mnemonic: slight brother long eight eyebrow anchor lawn combine awesome exit bone knife
address: bc1qg5pwp4zzc8zc7nfyamgmp24dpe9frrqnq9qfm4
derivation_path: m/84'/0'/0'/0/1
Take the usual precautions to protect your mnemonic.mnemonic: slight brother long eight eyebrow anchor lawn combine awesome exit bone knife
address: bc1qg5pwp4zzc8zc7nfyamgmp24dpe9frrqnq9qfm4
derivation_path: m/84'/0'/0'/0/1
3. Fund your mining address
Send the number of satoshis you want to mine to the address you generated in the previous step. The miner is configured to pay 330 sats in fees per transaction.
4. Prepare the `miner.py` file
In the `miner/miner.py` file, update the following variables at the beginning of the file:
Code:
RPC_USER = "rpc" # the RPC username of your bitcoin core
RPC_PASSWORD = "rpc" # the password
TARGET = 6 # the number of zeros starting the mined transactions
TOTAL_THREADS = 32 # the number of threads to use
RPC_PASSWORD = "rpc" # the password
TARGET = 6 # the number of zeros starting the mined transactions
TOTAL_THREADS = 32 # the number of threads to use
and at the end of the file:
Code:
# the mnemonic and path generated in step 2
mnemonic = "addict weather world sense idle purity rich wagon ankle fall cheese spatial"
address_path = "m/84'/0'/0'/0/1"
# the txid, vout and value of the transaction used to fund your mining address.
# you can find this information on mempool.space for example
txid = ""
vout = 0 # utxo vout
value = 84807 # utxo value
# prefix of files generated for each mined transaction
batch_name = "mybatch"
mnemonic = "addict weather world sense idle purity rich wagon ankle fall cheese spatial"
address_path = "m/84'/0'/0'/0/1"
# the txid, vout and value of the transaction used to fund your mining address.
# you can find this information on mempool.space for example
txid = ""
vout = 0 # utxo vout
value = 84807 # utxo value
# prefix of files generated for each mined transaction
batch_name = "mybatch"
5. Mine!
Code:
python3 miner/miner.py
The miner will generate transactions as long as there are enough satoshis left. The MHINs accumulate in the address of the last mined transaction! You'll find the derivation path of this address in the corresponding file.
Happy mining!
[ANN] MY HASH IS NICE (MHIN) - Earn Tokens for Beautiful Bitcoin Transactions!
Hello Bitcoin enthusiasts!
MY HASH IS NICE (MHIN) - https://myhashisnice.org/
I'm excited to announce the launch of MY HASH IS NICE (MHIN) - a new project that rewards aesthetic beauty in the Bitcoin blockchain!
Have you ever noticed how satisfying it is when a Bitcoin txid starts with multiple zeros? We've turned this mathematical beauty into a reward system. If your transaction txid starts with 6 or more zeros, you earn MHIN tokens - and the more zeros, the more you earn!
What is MHIN?
MHIN is a protocol that recognizes and rewards beautiful txids on the Bitcoin network. Unlike Bitcoin mining where only one miner wins per block, ANYONE can earn MHIN tokens by creating aesthetically pleasing transactions with leading zeros.
Why MHIN?
* Aesthetic Beauty: Transform ordinary Bitcoin transactions into mathematical art
* Inclusive Mining: No single-winner-per-block - everyone with nice hashes earns rewards
* Potential Fee Reimbursement: If successful, MHIN could eventually reimburse transaction fees
* Technical Benefits: Cascading patterns of zeros may enhance compression and blockchain efficiency
How to Earn MHIN
1. Create Bitcoin transactions whose txid starts with 6+ zeros
2. The more zeros, the higher the reward
3. Rewards are calculated using: `reward = 4096 / 16 ^ (max_zero_count - zero_count)`
4. MHIN tokens are distributed to your transaction's UTXOs
Current Stats
* Last Parsed Block: 888041
* MHIN Supply: 86,253,121.50024414
* Nice Hashes Count: 445,135
* Nicest Hash: 000000000000...abe66394e843
Resources
* Check your Bitcoin address's MHIN balance: https://myhashisnice.org/balances
* Read the full MHIN Protocol to understand the details: https://myhashisnice.org/protocol
* Download Nicesigner (written in Rust) to start mining your transactions: GitHub Repository
Stay Updated
Follow the project's progress on Twitter: @myhashisnice
Support the Project
We're also looking for passionate volunteers to help grow this project! If you have skills in:
Communication: Content creation, social media management, or community building
Design: UI/UX improvements or graphic design for promotional materials
Development: Python, Rust, or Bitcoin protocol expertise
Please reach out via Twitter or reply in this thread. This is a community-driven project, and your contributions can make a significant impact! No matter your skill level, there are ways to get involved and help make Bitcoin transactions more beautiful.
Get Started!
Don't mine blocks, mine transactions! Start creating beautiful txids and earn MHIN tokens today.
Website
Visit our website to learn more: https://myhashisnice.org/
---
This project is currently a work in progress (WIP). I'm excited to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and questions. Let's make the Bitcoin blockchain not just secure and functional, but beautiful too!
MY HASH IS NICE (MHIN) - https://myhashisnice.org/
I'm excited to announce the launch of MY HASH IS NICE (MHIN) - a new project that rewards aesthetic beauty in the Bitcoin blockchain!
Have you ever noticed how satisfying it is when a Bitcoin txid starts with multiple zeros? We've turned this mathematical beauty into a reward system. If your transaction txid starts with 6 or more zeros, you earn MHIN tokens - and the more zeros, the more you earn!
What is MHIN?
MHIN is a protocol that recognizes and rewards beautiful txids on the Bitcoin network. Unlike Bitcoin mining where only one miner wins per block, ANYONE can earn MHIN tokens by creating aesthetically pleasing transactions with leading zeros.
Why MHIN?
* Aesthetic Beauty: Transform ordinary Bitcoin transactions into mathematical art
* Inclusive Mining: No single-winner-per-block - everyone with nice hashes earns rewards
* Potential Fee Reimbursement: If successful, MHIN could eventually reimburse transaction fees
* Technical Benefits: Cascading patterns of zeros may enhance compression and blockchain efficiency
How to Earn MHIN
1. Create Bitcoin transactions whose txid starts with 6+ zeros
2. The more zeros, the higher the reward
3. Rewards are calculated using: `reward = 4096 / 16 ^ (max_zero_count - zero_count)`
4. MHIN tokens are distributed to your transaction's UTXOs
Current Stats
* Last Parsed Block: 888041
* MHIN Supply: 86,253,121.50024414
* Nice Hashes Count: 445,135
* Nicest Hash: 000000000000...abe66394e843
Resources
* Check your Bitcoin address's MHIN balance: https://myhashisnice.org/balances
* Read the full MHIN Protocol to understand the details: https://myhashisnice.org/protocol
* Download Nicesigner (written in Rust) to start mining your transactions: GitHub Repository
Stay Updated
Follow the project's progress on Twitter: @myhashisnice
Support the Project
We're also looking for passionate volunteers to help grow this project! If you have skills in:
Communication: Content creation, social media management, or community building
Design: UI/UX improvements or graphic design for promotional materials
Development: Python, Rust, or Bitcoin protocol expertise
Please reach out via Twitter or reply in this thread. This is a community-driven project, and your contributions can make a significant impact! No matter your skill level, there are ways to get involved and help make Bitcoin transactions more beautiful.
Get Started!
Don't mine blocks, mine transactions! Start creating beautiful txids and earn MHIN tokens today.
Website
Visit our website to learn more: https://myhashisnice.org/
---
This project is currently a work in progress (WIP). I'm excited to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and questions. Let's make the Bitcoin blockchain not just secure and functional, but beautiful too!
Re: [WIP] Physical Bitcoin Jewellery Legend of Zelda hommage
Thank you guys 
Yeah, we are in France, not easy to find someone known worldwide!
there are many trusted individuals here in collectibles - lesbian cow, krogoth, minerjones, anonymous miner to name a few - there are more! It might depend more on where you are and who is closest to your location.
Yeah, we are in France, not easy to find someone known worldwide!
⭐ Merited by krogothmanhattan (5)
Here a physical coin designed by my wife Enora https://www.instagram.com/enorapaints and created by Thomas https://www.thomas-arabian.fr and his highly recommended team.
It was intended as a hommage to Legend of Zelda and represents a Triforce. Each piece can be worn apart or collected to form a full triforce. The pieces can either represent water/air/fire and are each unique. Rubies for fire , sapphires for water and emeralds for air. Each piece has little yellow diamonds in it’s center.
Each piece will contain 0.1 BTC. Owning all 9 pieces would release an additional 0.1 BTC
We’re currently in the process of sealing each piece with a private key , preferably with a witness, trusted by the community in it’s ensemble.
We haven’t decided if these pieces will be sold or if we’ll be keeping them as a heirloom but I couldn’t resist posting pics here.
It was intended as a hommage to Legend of Zelda and represents a Triforce. Each piece can be worn apart or collected to form a full triforce. The pieces can either represent water/air/fire and are each unique. Rubies for fire , sapphires for water and emeralds for air. Each piece has little yellow diamonds in it’s center.
Each piece will contain 0.1 BTC. Owning all 9 pieces would release an additional 0.1 BTC
We’re currently in the process of sealing each piece with a private key , preferably with a witness, trusted by the community in it’s ensemble.
We haven’t decided if these pieces will be sold or if we’ll be keeping them as a heirloom but I couldn’t resist posting pics here.
Available for trade only:
Set #45 is complete.
Code:
LTC AS: #5, #45, #93
LTC AG: #45, #85, #96, #101, #102, #107
LTC PS: #38
DASH AS: #35, #45, #97
DASH AG: #7, #17, #26, #45, #62
DASH PS: #18, #21
LTC AG: #45, #85, #96, #101, #102, #107
LTC PS: #38
DASH AS: #35, #45, #97
DASH AG: #7, #17, #26, #45, #62
DASH PS: #18, #21
Set #45 is complete.
Re: [Auction] Casascius 1 BTC (Series 1 & 2) and 5 BTC (S1) ICG MS67 graded coins!
I was hoping you did not want it that much Did you fill an order for 1000 custom cards? If so what design modifications will be implemented on these cards?
Looking forward to owning a few custom ones as I have ordered every item they had for sale thru the years.
I put the forum colors and ask in the form if a design of a logo is possible... but this order it's not anymore relevant since @13TNLjs3oLfvTNuyb5ZL92DkG message
Looking forward the opening of the pre-sale!
I don't know if there is a potential for a collectible object. But definitely a very good thing to promote the usage of hardware wallet (imo should be the case for ALL crypto holders) and ofc of Bitcointalk.
Just filled an order.. should have news from them in the next days.
Just filled an order.. should have news from them in the next days.
I really like the idea of a Bitcointalk tangem card! IMO Tangem is for now the best technology for this kind of wallet.
I have some time to take care of this project. If 10 trusted users, like BitcoinNewsMagazine, give here a signal of interest for 50 cards, I will order the cards and take care of the delivery to everyone.
Doing that only for fun and as a kind of donation for the forum. So I will sell the cards at purchase price plus delivery fees ofc.
I have some time to take care of this project. If 10 trusted users, like BitcoinNewsMagazine, give here a signal of interest for 50 cards, I will order the cards and take care of the delivery to everyone.
Doing that only for fun and as a kind of donation for the forum. So I will sell the cards at purchase price plus delivery fees ofc.
Re: [Auction] Charlie Lee signed Lealana 25LTC & 10LTC ICG MS68 graded coins!
Due to how much these have gone for, I have decided that I will not get any of my other Lealana coins signed. Will keep these signed Lealana graded coins limited.
Great, thank you.
Congrats R ;-) really nice auction!
One with the lower serial number. Thanks!
Great!
As discussed in PM #84, #85, #86 for you!
Thanks!
