Not many self-employed folks, whether they run a biz or do trades, got complete control over their work.  Sure they dont have a traditional boss, but they gotta keep their customers happy if they wanna get paid and  so even if they call their own shots day-to-day they are still following what the market and their clients want. 

So whats the "real" definition of working for yourself? Id say it comes down to autonomy.  And we are talking more than just how you work, but also who tells you what work to do and, big one here, how you make your money.

Bottom line I dont think its a yes or no thing.  More like a spectrum.  Lots of self-employed folks might have lots of say in their daily grind, but still rely on other peeps to pay the bills.  Maybe working for yourself isnt about being a total island.  More about who is really calling the shots for your career.

Based on what I have read so far, I think OP is well aware that it may be a scam and is already cautious about how he will proceed. He may be curious or want to know more about how the scam actually works. That doesnt mean he is ignoring his instincts.

@Royal Cap, Im sure many of us are curious about how the story continues. But be really careful, because as you have guessed, it is most likely a scam. Im almost certain of that. However, it would be interesting and useful to know what the scammers final game is. Just keep in mind that the offer may even seem legit at first, while smaller amounts are in play, as scammers often use such tactics to lure you into the larger stakes they are aiming for.

Im not really sure whats going on here, but if you really used a private key and copied and pasted correctly, its practically impossible to get a different wallet address. Every private key is tied to one unique public key, and that means one unique address.

I think you should try to describe your problem in more detail... because right now, that makes little sense.

When you say "export my Guarda wallet," what exactly are you doing? Are you trying to import a seed phrase into a different wallet, or are you looking for a receiving address within Guarda wallet itself?  These are two completely different things.

If you are importing a seed phrase and getting a different address, that usually means you are using the wrong seed phrase or the new wallet you are importing into uses a different derivation path than Guarda wallet. Or maybe you forgot about the 25th word/passphrase?

We gotta be honest here - people arent getting into crypto trading to find some higher purpose.  The reason is simple: money.  Take away the chance to profit, and no one would mess with this stuff.

And managing risk? Look, thats not a rocket science. But sometimes, even the "smart" ones get wrecked.

It is worth mentioning that he can also use the Bitbox02 hardware wallet without using a PC or laptop. If Im not mistaken, the Bitbox02 HW uses a USB connection and works perfectly well with any recent smartphone. Maybe even more practical than using a laptop for its intended purpose.

I would suggest you try changing your internet connection IP address if you can. Sometimes, your local IP can actually mess with CloudFlare. How you go about changing it really depends on your internet provider and the type of connection - sometimes just disconnecting and reconnecting does the trick.

I get that you are trying to look on the bright side, but I would not call the situation in your country satisfactory regarding Bitcoin.  With the legal restrictions in place, it kinda defeats the purpose of Bitcoin being useful and providing financial freedom and  you can still own some as a collectors item, but if you cant fully use it or transfer it freely then Bitcoin loses its appeal in my opinion.  Its ok you are content with the limitations, but most people want Bitcoin to live up to its potential.  To each their own I guess, but having to comply with heavy regulations on a decentralized currency seems weirdly contradictory.   Im sure youll make do with the situation, but I just would not settle for calling it very satisfying.

Well... yeah, but its funny how my mind also tells me to order pizza real late at night, which doesnt always turn out so great.  And doing homework for sports betting? Cmon, you can look at stats and analyze things all day, but youll still get screwed over by some last minute fumble or bad refs call and  that aint homework its just playing the lottery with extra nonsense thrown in. 

It is naive to assume people trapped in unhealthy situations havent desperately tried improving themselves already.  Suggesting just change your routine trivializes their struggles and  its easy to preach from a position of privilege when you arent the one feeling trapped and hopeless day after day. 

The truth is, systemic factors often inhibit peoples growth.  Their so-called bad habits develop in response to external pressures we fail to appreciate.  Before blaming individuals, we should question whether society has made healthy choices impossible for them.

I have never experienced, nor do I remember reading anywhere about, such a forum glitch.  You are saying you make a comment, it vanishes, theres no record of it being deleted, but then it shows up in your history?

Honestly, saying "there is no need to regret buying" is easy to say when you are looking at a chart that mostly goes up. But tell that to someone who bought at an all-time high and watched their portfolio bleed for months, or even years. Regret is a real human emotion, and pretending it doesnt exist when people lose money is just naive. The past cant be changed, true, but its effects certainly linger.

No doubt almost everyone would rather choose a win than a loss, but quietly losing $10 k might not seem so bad if its not going to upend your life.  No need to make a big fuss about it or let everyone know - it can just stay a private affair.  Sure, having an extra ten thousand dollars fall into your lap would be nice, but then youd probably have people coming out of the woodwork, expecting handouts or loans or something.  It would turn into a whole production.  Id rather keep the loss between me myself and I than have to manage all the headaches that a public windfall could bring.  This way, its a clean loss, no drama involved and  as far as financial hits go, Ill take the privacy over the spectacle anytime.

now, that net inflow being the lowest in some time suggests investors cashing out returns to some degree.  But an inflow still means the money flowing in exceeds the money flowing out.  So you may have contradicted yourself. You really cant have it both ways - either investors are selling in a huge way or money flows remain positive. 

the hunger for money and achievement can definitely turn nasty.  That horrific case of torture and kidnapping over some Bitcoin shows how greed can make people do wicked things.  When folks get desperate or see an easier route, honest hard work tends to go out the window.  Im not saying ambition itself is evil and  striving to better your situation takes courage and imagination.  But unrestrained, that yearning can morph into a monster, making us rationalize things we never imagine.  The ends shouldnt justify the means - how you get there matters just as much. 

Maybe thats idealistic.  Yet most of us know right from wrong deep down.  The challenge is sticking to those morals when temptation looms large with a big carrot dangling.  At times like that we gotta check ourselves before we wreck ourselves and others.

There is no one ideal setup here - anyone saying there is probably has an angle.  Too many factors to give a pat answer and  getting paid in Bitcoin for work tends to count as regular income, not investing profit.  But your situation sounds complicated.  Better get tailored professional advice, not general internet wisdom.  Thats just asking for issues later.  Dont play around with this stuff.  Get an accountant who knows crypto and can walk you through it step-by-step.  Thats the only way to be sure you handle everything by the book.  Trust me, youll sleep better.

You are not getting it.  A seed phrase is not a password - its the master key to your whole crypto stash.  Equating it to a banking login misses how dangerous it is.  A password manager keeps all your different logins handy so you can easily use websites and stuff.  But I dont really see why you would save a seed phrase in there when you barely ever need it, if at all.

Your approach introduces a single point of failure that is entirely avoidable. Dont store your seed phrase online, period. Its not "an option worth considering"; its a major security flaw.

Id say crypto mining can still be profitable for some, thats for sure.  But unless you have like a huge, industrial-level thing going with super cheap or even free electricity, you are probably better off not bothering.  Its just not gonna pencil out financially for most normal people? 

Now, if you wanna get exposure to crypto theres definitely easier ways that dont require sinking a bunch of money into equipment and racking up big electricity bills.  Us little guys are better off just buying some coins directly.

The whole listening thing was a tough one for me to wrap my head around.  As a guy, its like we are wired to be fixers - when someone tells us about an issue they are dealing with, we immediately jump into problem-solving mode and  Im gonna solve this for you! But I have come to find thats often not what women want or need when they open up. She just need someone to listen and maybe give her a hug.

So now when a woman in my life shares something with me, I try to zip it and just listen, ask a few questions, and be there for her.  Its not easy rewiring my brain after a lifetime of trying to be Mr. Solution Guy.  But I think Im getting better at it.

Trading can definitely be an emotional rollercoaster.  When your hard-earned money is on the line, its totally normal to feel those swings from euphoria when you are up to anxiety when things turn south and  stepping away from the screens or journaling techniques can help in the moment, but they dont truly get to the root of managing emotions long-term. 

The reality is, as human beings with thinking brains that release hormones in reaction to wins and losses were wired to feel those ups and downs.  There is no escaping it completely.  The traders who thrive over the long haul are not the ones who master the illusive art of being emotionless robots.  They have made peace with the ride and roll with the movements while keeping their focus on their goals.

Doesnt mean its easy.  But accepting you will never fully eliminate the emotional factor and focusing more on building resilience, adaptability and perspective could go a lot farther than tricks that just paper over a fundamental human experience.  This game not for the faint of heart, thats for sure.