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Who's got the best deal
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SigCrypto
on 05/06/2025, 12:59:27 UTC
Hey guys,

I'm thinking about moving some of my miners to a hosting spot this year and just monitor it on my phone, what's the best hosting place in 2025? I'm looking for something that's:

-solid and reliable (no random downtime or sketchy vibes)
-doesn't cost a fortune (i'm not trying to get ripped off with crazy prices)
-upfront about power costs and help when I need it
-cool with different kinds of miners (i don't want a hassle over my hardware)

it'd be awesome if they've got good customer service too. I'm fine with places in the US or EU, just want something that actually works and doesn't hit me with hidden fees or long waits.

If you've had any good (or bad) experiences with hosting spots lately, I'd love to hear about it. Extra points if they've got space for Aleo but I'm good with any solid option like btc.

Thanks a lot.
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Board Bitcoin Discussion
Re: Did ETFs really make Bitcoin attractive to investors?
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SigCrypto
on 02/05/2025, 09:21:11 UTC
ETFs made Bitcoin attractive to investors and it also made Bitcoin easier and safer to acquire for average people. I use a mobile bank and in my bank, I have an option to buy and hold ETFs. I can transfer my whole balance within seconds on my ETF account that's managed by my local bank and I can trade with ETFS instantly. After accepting Bitcoin ETFs, now I can do it in my bank. This way, I save lots of time, fees and most importantly I know that I'm secured because its managed by local and heavily regulated bank. I'm not afraid of hacks or anything similar because I'm protected. This is a huge benefit for the average person, it makes everything smooth and easy but it's only good for trading, I still prefer to hold my coins on my Bitcoin wallet.

I totally agree bitcoin ETHs make things so much easier and safer for regular people like us. Being able to trade through a proper bank feels way more secure, especially if you're nervous about hacks or scams. it is awesome for quick trades, but like you, I still like keeping my long term bitcoin in my own private wallet so I am in charge. ETFs are a handy option but I think holding your own coins still has its spot!
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Re: Is Bitcoin Ready for a New Era?
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SigCrypto
on 01/05/2025, 09:00:42 UTC
I don't see the market is ready with the high tariffs, maybe during this 90 days, Bitcoin will make the "last ATH"?
There could be a lot of things to happen within the 90 day pause. Trump could make changes to the laws that could positively affect bitcoin. Or other countries could beat him to it and make positive steps towards bitcoin. We already are seeing more and more countries trying to implement bitcoin into their financial system. I am confident that with the looming tariffs after the pause is done, countries are trying to look for alternatives before the 90 days is done and crypto might be one of those options.

That's god point, the 90 day pause gives countries and investors time to react and bitcoin could benefit if global sentiment shifts toward alternatives to traditional finance. The uncertainty around tariffs may push some nations to explore bitcoin as a hedge. We're also seeing growing interest in crypto regulation and adoption worldwide which could support price momentum. Let's see how governments respond during this window, it could shape bitcoin's short term direction.
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Re: Trust: who can be trusted to keep your seeds?
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SigCrypto
on 01/04/2025, 08:41:25 UTC
I find it surprising that nobody has selected a friend/friends, because sometimes these people are most honest, unbiased, incorruptible. I would put administration on a last place, because it is the most uninterested option in keeping what you value. A family is also a tricky selection. How many times we have heard how most close betray for their own benefit. And you know, trusting ourselves can play a bad joke to us. Nobody cancels emotions. 

The one who should really be trusted a seed - a dog. Dogs never betray their owners.
Nah, I find it surprising how you can trust friends. You see your friends are honest, unbiased and incorruptible because you're not yet close with them. Just because you've with your friends for 10 years, you're already know them, nope.

If all the activities are about playing together, going out, study together etc, these aren't enough to reveal your friends characters.

You have to live with them for 3 months at least, hiking and creating a business together.

Live together in order to know their daily character, hiking/extreme sport in order to know what their decision in hard times, run a business because it's about money.

It only means that you have to be very selective and fully understand who you can call a friend, and who is a person you only know well. I dont remember any case that a friend somehow set me up or brought me any financial problems. I dont have hundred or thousand friend (but Facebook or other social media tell different), maybe only a bunch, but I can really trust those people. I had not a single example when they made me doubt them.

Trust doesn't just happen from a few short talks, you gotta really spend time with someone to build it up. Hanging out a ton, like sharing a place, doing a project together, or tackling hard stuff like hiking or super fun sports, shows you who they really are deep down. You can trust friends but you have to be very careful of who you pick. Even you've been friends forever it doesn't mean they won't let you down. Real friendships come from respecting each other and having those big moments that let you truly know them.
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Re: How will bitcoin beat hyper inflation?
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SigCrypto
on 28/03/2025, 02:55:19 UTC
I just want to gauge everyone's knowledge here (please don’t do too much research).
I would like to hear your thoughts based on your existing knowledge and intuition.

How do you think Bitcoin can help countries experiencing hyperinflation such as Venezuela, Zimbabwe, and more recently, Sudan and Lebanon?

We (bitcoin enthusiast) often preach that investing in Bitcoin is a hedge against inflation.
If inflation is the main problem in these countries, how do you think Bitcoin could help solve their economic crisis?

I've been thinking a lot about how bitcoin can really help people in place where hyperinflation is just crushing their local currency. It's been amazing to see how it acts like a safe haven for their money, something they can actually rely on when everything else is falling apart. I'm honestly so amazed by how bitcoin being decentralized keeps the government out of it, it just feels so freeing letting people send money across borders without all the usual headaches. But I've noticed it's not always a walk in the park, bad internet in some place, the price swinging like crazy, and some governments trying to shut it down can really make it hard for people to get on board. Even so, I truly believe it's a lifesaver for people who are just trying to hold into their money's value and keep thier heads above water in tough times.
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Re: Are Traders supposed to be called investor too?
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SigCrypto
on 24/03/2025, 11:06:33 UTC
Some people buy Bitcoin and they hold for a long time so that when the price push up, they will sell and rejoice in profit, while some people are trading Bitcoin, they are buying and selling almost instantly to get profit on a short time. I really want to know whom you guys refer to as investors, is it a person that buys and keeps buying through out the bear season with his intention to sell in bull market season OR you refer investors as the person that trade Bitcoin repeatedly for short time profit? Can both of them be seen investors and for what reason?

When I think about what an investor is, I picture someone like me buying bitcoin and just sitting on it for years. I'd hold onto it, waiting for that moment way down the road when the price shoots up and then i'd cash out with a big smile. It's all about playing the long game, believing in the future of crypto and not sweating the daily ups and downs. Traders, though? They're a different breed. i see them jumping in and out of the market all the time, buying low and selling high, chasing those quick profits that add up fast if you've got the knack for it.

For me, being an investor feels calmer, like I'm planting a seed and letting it grow over time. Traders, on the other hand, are always on their toes, riding the waves of those wild price swings. I guess in a way, we're both part of the same crypto world, putting our money where our beliefs are. But while I'm dreaming of that big payoff years from now, they're out there making moves every day. Honestly, i admire how they handle the stress, I'd probably lose sleep watching the charts that close! Still, whether you're holding tight like me or flipping coins like them, we're all betting on this crazy market in our own way.
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Re: How many altcoins to hold at a time
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SigCrypto
on 20/03/2025, 10:32:42 UTC
I am not an investment experts but what I know is that altcoins investment is not what someone must pick for you, you need to do a deep research about the coins you are interested in and if you finds out that the coins have the potential of doing 10x of your returns on investment, you can go ahead an invest in the coins, it doesn't have to be one to two coins but as many as you can find that has the potential to give big ROI. When you don't do your own research and you take the suggested coins of friends, you have to be ready to bear the risk of losses too.
Investing in altcoins is not like a gold mine. You could win yesterday and lose today so many investors should not see it as a way to make huge profits in the market. There are altcoins you will buy in the market that will give you amazing profit and there are some that will make you cry. This is why we need to be smart and do a lot of research when investing in altcoins that don't have a known team or experienced team that have been known in the crypto market with their influence. We can as well hold different altcoins in the market that have great values.

When I think about putting money into altcoins, I know I've got to dig in and do my homework, not every coin's going to make me cash. I'd rather pick projects I believe in, ones with real promise, instead of just jumping on what my buddies are hyping up. Spreading my bets across a few coins feels smart to keep things safer, but honestly, I think having a solid game plan beats everything else. I've also been eyeing mining, it's a cool way to stack up crypto while I hold onto the coins I really like. For me, it's about being chill and smart, not jumping in all hasty. I've gotten screwed chasing fast cash before and it sucked, so now I'm hooked on those slow, steady wins that actually last.
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Re: If you are still holding your Pi, you really need to hear this!
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SigCrypto
on 18/03/2025, 06:30:22 UTC
Celebrating 6 years of upholding trust and value by Pi network and Pi community has led to adoption and support from different CEX platforms leading to a change in the $Pi market structure.
Pi will see more ATH after this celebration and adoption because many exchanges are now supporting and backing the Pi network token/project.

To that fact, the Pi charts indicate that major liquidity barriers have been broken; and now Pi is ready for an uptrend soon enough.
Pi will be bullish soon and I just secured a way to gather up liquidity for Pi;  came across an Event where  you buy to earn, deposit to earn PI via participation.
What’s your price prediction for PI before the end of 2025?

I'm pretty excited about Pi Network getting on more exchanges. It feels like a good step! But I think its price will really depend on when the mainnet goes live, how much people want it, and if it's useful in real life. If more people keep jumping in, I could I see it going up but guessing what it'll hit by 2025? No clue yet. I'm just keeping an eye on the official news and playing it safe with my cash.
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Re: Do you buy ASIC miners from China?
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SigCrypto
on 14/03/2025, 07:00:46 UTC
I'd definitely dig into what people say before I pull the trigger on buying anything. I've heard some say it's all smooth sailing–easy orders, quick delivery, no fuss. But then I've seen others griping about how hard it is to get help or send stuff back when it breaks. It's got me wondering if they're really dependable. If I'm not sold on them after checking. I'd probably peek at other options or some different ASIC brands that might save me the headache down the road.
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Re: Can Bitcoin become the light of every home ?
by
SigCrypto
on 12/03/2025, 09:33:04 UTC
Hitting 100k plus price and seeing Bitcoin drop to 80k within 30 days is a big patience test for many new investors.Many will pass this exam and many will be disappointed and lose patience and make wrong decisions.Newbies might have thought that investing here would improve their financial status and lead a nice and prosperous life with their families.Their house will be lit by Bitcoin and Bitcoin will be the new light in their life after overcoming the darkness of financial crisis.Many people may have become a little too emotional without thinking about the volatility and security of Bitcoin and started thinking that "Bitcoin will become the savior of economic stability". Basically Bitcoin will shine a light on every financial sector, bringing transparency, opportunity and financial freedom. I agree with them that Bitcoin has the potential to restructure the global financial system, serving as an alternative to traditional banking. However, its impact depends on acceptance, restrictions and how well people understand it. I think Bitcoin is a powerful tool for them, so do you think Bitcoin will really be accessible to everyone in the future ? Or Can Bitcoin become an effective light to reach everyone's home ?

I think Bitcoin's got a lot for it, but man, those wild price swings can freak out newbies like me. Staying chill and getting the hang of it really helps me not panic sell. I figure more folks will jump in if rules get clearer, tech gets easier, and we all learn the basics. If people just knew the ups and downs better, I bet they'd feel good about using it.
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Re: Why bitcointalk.org is not as popular as it was in 2019
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SigCrypto
on 10/03/2025, 05:10:53 UTC
After 6 years I came back to the forum. frankly I didn't intend to enter this thread. but I wanted to talk after a hero member commented on my previous post. this site is not as popular as it used to be. 6 years ago not many people knew about bitcoin and everyone who knew was also visiting this site. many people have discovered bitcoin and alt coins but this site is not as attractive as it used to be. what do you think the reason is. i may be wrong but this is my opinion

I've noticed how much the crypto world's changed, folks are chatting about it all over social media and new sites now. With Bitcoin and other coins going big, it's easier to find info everywhere. Places like this forum are great for deep talks, but they're not as busy as they used to be. I guess people are just vibing with crypto stuff differently these days.
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Re: WHAT DO TOU THINK ABOUT MOBILE MINING APPS?
by
SigCrypto
on 07/03/2025, 09:39:49 UTC
I've seen so many of these projects promise the world but they just leave you with just tokens after waiting forever. They hype you up to jump in early but there's no promise they'll turn into real crypto you can use. I end up feeling like I'm just wasting my time logging in every day for nothing. Honestly, it's starting to feel more like a trick than something worth betting on.
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Re: Where do large mining companies send old ASICs?
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SigCrypto
on 28/02/2025, 01:36:23 UTC
Large miners will offload outdated ASICs after halving. Many will go to countries with lower electricity costs while unprofitable ones may be recycled.
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Re: How to improve the stability of lives through BTC or others in Rural Areas!
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SigCrypto
on 25/02/2025, 07:35:28 UTC
Many people in remote areas don't know about online business opportunities. We should start by educating them through local workshops or training sessions.
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Re: How to Solo Mine and setup Node
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SigCrypto
on 25/02/2025, 02:58:20 UTC
To mine solo without a pool you need to run a full node of the crypto you're mining. This means downloading and syncing the full blockchain, setting up a wallet and configuring your miners to connect directly to your node.
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Re: Anyone mining with an a9
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SigCrypto
on 24/02/2025, 03:59:13 UTC
You can still mine a9 miners but you need to find the right coin and pool to make it worthwhile. Some miners use zergpool or prohashing for lower difficulty coins. If power costs are high, selling or repurposing them might be a better option.
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Will Governments Become the Biggest BTC Whales?
by
SigCrypto
on 24/02/2025, 03:39:56 UTC
Some governments (like El Salvador and Russia) are moving into bitcoin mining. If more nation-states accumulate BTC, what impact will this have on decentralization and price stability? Could this lead to geopolitical bitcoin wars?
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Re: Open a large mining farm with a favorable tariff!
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SigCrypto
on 21/02/2025, 06:23:42 UTC
The risks of market instability, high costs and possible regulatory issues make it a challenging venture for investors
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Re: Using Bitcoin for Daily Purchases, my experience with crypto debit cards
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SigCrypto
on 21/02/2025, 03:36:27 UTC
If the card needs a manual BTC to fiat conversion before use, an unconverted balance might lead to a failed transaction.
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Re: 21 Steps to Understanding Bitcoin: From Zero to Expert”
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SigCrypto
on 20/02/2025, 06:57:59 UTC
Bitcoin is exciting but I know it's not guaranteed path to wealth. The market is volatile and prices can swing drastically. That's why I only invest what I can afford to lose and avoid emotional decisions. Doing my own research is key to making informed choices.