Global update is ready! It is mostly a bugfix release, the more significant upgrades are coming next month. You can download PhoenixMiner 6.3b from here:

PhoenixMiner_6.3b_Windows.zip
PhoenixMiner_6.3b_Linux.tar.gz

The new features in this release are:

• ETHW mining

or

• KawPow mining

• Kaspa mining

• Ergo mining

• Fixed an issue with ETC mining
• Show the GPU vendor name in the list of GPUs to make it easier to identify the GPUs

Some Nvidia cards will report a lot of stale shares under Windows 11. Using the same driver version under Windows 10 resolves the issue.

Hello,

I own loanbitcoin.com.

It was a major investment in a vision I love. I'd like to sell it to the right person with a vision for how to use it.

If you're interested in buying, please reply or DM me with an offer in bitcoin.

Thanks, and Happy Holidays. I hope you all stay safe and happy!

Updating with my latest blog post here: http://www.projectbitcoin.com/blog/31-bitcoin-to-spend-a-house-and-two-important-events. For those that don't want to click, it's below. If you're interested in contributing to the project, please reply or message me! - Bitcoincito

In 2014, I started Project Bitcoin as a simple, inspired idea: I wanted to turn a Peruvian Sol coin (worth about 30 cents) into a house through a series of international transactions using bitcoin.

I hoped to shine a light on the capacity of bitcoin to change lives and support increasingly large decentralized, global transactions. And oh yeah, I wanted a house too!

The project had quick - and exciting - success.  Between January and July of 2014, I made 10 transactions that turned my Peruvian Sol into 3.1 bitcoin worth a over two thousand dollars.

It was a ride. You can read about all of my transactions (including the fake 18th century statue supposedly owned by Paul Revere) here…

In July 2014, with 3.1 bitcoin and momentum on my side, I threw myself into trying to figure out my next, great transaction.

Then life happened. Or, a bit more specifically, tragedy struck my small family. When I wasn’t working, I prioritized my time to be with someone I love.

As life improved over the last few years, I’ve thought about Project Bitcoin a lot. I’ve wondered whether I’d find the courage to finish what I started. I didn’t know.

Time can be powerful inertia. As days of inaction became months… and months became years, I believed I’d learned the answer: I had given up on Project Bitcoin.

But sometimes the universe (and Bitcoin) have more in store for us than we can imagine for ourselves. For me, two important events happened that have me writing today:

1. The price of bitcoin skyrocketed. My 3.1 bitcoin that was once worth $2,000 - is now worth about $50,000. It was once hard for me to see how I could make enough bitcoin transactions to buy a house. Bitcoin has now made it easy for me to see that road.

2. My wife and I had a child three months ago. It’s a long story, but our daughter is a miracle: years of devastating losses, and finally a living, breathing baby. I want her to know her father as someone who dreams big, and sees those dreams through until they become reality.

So today the dream continues.

I need to make a transaction using up to 3.1 Bitcoin. It will be a big, special transaction, and it will be one of at least eight remaining transactions before I will attempt to buy a house with my Bitcoin; a house acquired through a few international Bitcoin transactions that began almost four years ago.... with one simple coin.

Hi all, I have 3.1 btc to make a purchase for my 10th transaction with Project Bitcoin. I'd love some serious ideas and inquiries to work with, and I'd love to connect with anyone who'd like to help or be a part of this project.

For those who don't know about Project Bitcoin: My goal has been to turn a coin into a house through some international bitcoin transactions. I started with a simple Peruvian coin. Worked with a metal worker to turn it into a (bit)coin, and I've have made increasingly large internally transactions toward the eventual purchase of a house. That's gotten me to 3.1 btc. A picture of the last transaction is below. Look forward to connect with some people around ideas and serious inquiries. This has been my own little way of showing off the power of bitcoin.

PS Here's transaction #9 for 3.1 btc.


And here's transaction #1 for the original coin I created with a metal worker:

Seriously, thanks for the offer of a song! Really... I appreciate it

As far as intentions, I'm looking to play with someone in something exciting that can mean something for the Bitcoin community going forward. I'm not yet quite sure what that is. But even if you want to brainstorm some ideas (... especially if you have something of value that's worth buying), happy to do it with you!

-Bitcoincito

Definitely not hanging onto them, as there is work to do

I am excited to figure out my next purchase with 3.1 BTC. It has to be something unique, special, and enduring.

If you have any ideas, or you'd like to sell me something, please reply or PM.

Thanks!
Bitcoincito

Thanks for your support iamTom123. It has been a wonderful journey, and I'm excited about the transactions that can support bringing it full circle and completing it. I believe in bitcoin and the bitcoin community, and it's been my opportunity to show another side of the possibility of bitcoin and the expansiveness of the global bitcoin community.

Thanks for your support! I've thought about a car - might make the most sense. Would love any other ideas or opportunities - beyond the signed copy of the White paper - bitcoincito

My name is Bitcoincito.

4 years ago I started a journey to make enough buy-sell bitcoin transactions to eventually buy a house.

I started with a simple coin - and it eventually turned into 3.1 bitcoin. In the meantime, I bought bitcoin wallets, physical bitcoins by Casascius, a bitcoin painting and more. You can read about it projectbitcoin.com

I took a long hiatus, but I'm back to finish this project strong. I am seeking to make a very thoughtful purchase for 3.1 bitcoin. If you have something you'd like to sell to me, and you'd like to be a part of a meaningful project to explore the possibilities of bitcoin, please reply to me here - or message me - and share what you'd be willing to sell. Look forward to hearing from you!

-Bitcoincito

Wow didn't mean to set off a firestorm. Got my question answered. That's all I really wanted. Thanks!

Wow. I will PM you in a second. I am potentially interested in making an offer on at least a few of the domains and possibly the full lot.

Last ten minutes of the auction!

CoinDesk has already called it the #1 piece of bitcoin art out of many amazing pieces.

Currently at 4.64 btc and worth so much more. So excited to see what person will own this timeless and amazing piece of bitcoin art, and also join me for the 9th transaction of Project Bitcoin!

Whatever the final price, it's perfect, and so excited to be close to having a very successful 9th transaction as part of Project Bitcoin.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231280050208

First, just wanted to thank you guys and about 100 other people for your kind words. This is a truly one of a kind painting and opportunity, and I feel so grateful to have been a part of it and to get to tell it's story!

Second, here's the big last or second to last update on the painting: There are 14 hours left in the auction, and the price is up from .0024 btc to 4.56 btc. I will be so excited to get it in the hands of whoever the right person is. Remember, this is transaction #9 for Project Bitcoin (all information is below), and the artist gets half of whatever the final price is!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231280050208

Warmest,
Bitcoincito

Quick update: 37 Hours left in the auction, 42 bids, up to 2.19 btc!

--> just wanted to say thank you to those above for your kind words!

This has been a really crazy and meaningful day. Thousands of people - literally thousands - have visited that auction page, and there have been 37 bidders. More importantly, so many people see the brilliance of the work of the artist, Youl, and the deeper metaphor of a painting that is both spectacular and reflective of the bitcoin community that continues to grow into itself.  

I'm really excited to see where this auction goes, to make this next transaction with an amazing person in our bitcoin community, and to continue on the trek of Project Bitcoin... what a story, and what a community!

UPDATE: After 2.5 days, Last Supper bitcoin painting has gone from .0015 btc to 1 btc in 2 days!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Last-Bitc0in-Supper-Huge-Original-Masterpiece-French-Artist-Youl-/231280050208

Franky1, It's clear you are a troll. I feel a bit special because a troll cares enough to troll

If you insist, feel free to continue making strange accusations that have literally nothing to do with reality because, in a sense, they add to the story. Each time you tell me I'm doing "fiat trades" when in fact ALL transactions including this one have and will be transacted in bitcoin, it's as absurd as someone saying, "you live in Tokyo" when the reality is your life and house is in New York. People can say whatever they want... it doesn't have to make sense.

When I began Project Bitcoin, I wondered who would come out of the woodwork, and what their agendas would be. What amazed me is that I've had the opportunity to meet and talk with the most amazing people - from Casascius in Utah (transaction #3) to Daniel in Austria, one of Namecoin's archtects (#6) to Phinnaeus Gage who created a bitcoin charity (#2, the wallet maker) to Eduardo in Brazil, who runs a bitcoin oriented podcast. (#3, purchaser of the wallets). Those are just a few of the amazing people with important contributions to bitcoin that I've felt humbled to meet and know. Anyway... the point is, it makes sense I'd find a troll somewhere down the line!

The point is, welcome to the family. I'm not afraid of people who spout crazy shit out of jealously, mental-emotional problems, or hunger for social interaction. I have compassion for you, and I hope you're fulfilled in life.

As you know, in the interim I have a beautiful painting on auction for Project Bitcoin's 9th transaction. It isn't just any bitcoin painting, it's the Last (Bitcoin) Supper - which already has 18 bids, and will be selling in... you got it... bitcoin. Almost anything I say about it won't do it justice, but what's particularly interesting is that it goes through pains to include archetypes that represent most of the people in the bitcoin world at that take. If you look closely enough, you might see yourself in one of the people sitting around the table!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231280050208

Warmest,
Bitcoincito

Thanks Guido! Really appreciate your support. It's been an exciting first day of the auction.

What I know is that whoever buys is a lucky person. I got to see the creation of the painting over 2 months. I know the thought, care, love, long nights, and sheer expertise that went into its creation. Also... it's meaning and significance goes deep, at least for me as I've gotten to know a bitcoin community that in its totality reflects the whole of humanity!

Warmest,
Bitcoincito

franky1, your comment is emblematic of a sub-culture in the bitcoin community that limits innovation, brings the community down, and turns newcomers away. The lack of ANY coherence or logic in your comment is troubling. I will address your reply, not for your sake but for the sake of others in the community who deserve clarity in the face of your nonsense. Please don't de facto edit it:

"in january i rplied about the project of th OP going from nothing to a house using only bitcoin. i quotd that he failed to use only fiat."
--> You are correct in that I failed to use fiat. Every transaction has and will be in bitcoin.

"and this recent update of a painting that is sold on eBay for dollars is again not a bitcoin project at all, its just a get a free house project.."
--> You didn't read the terms of the auction. I can help you, as it's spelled out in the description of the auction: "Any bids will be in dollars [because eBay doesn't allow bids in bitcoin], but the winner must pay in the equivalent amount in bitc0in as per the terms of the project." http://www.ebay.com/itm/Last-Bitc0in-Supper-Huge-Original-Masterpiece-French-Artist-Youl-/231280050208

"so who will be first to get this topic sent to the trashcan as its not promoting bitcoin as first envisioned.."
--> There's really nothing to say here. You make two false statements and call for the pitchforks. [insert rolling eyes]

"i dis-like failed bitcoin projects,"
--> If this is true, franky1, it means you also dislike innovation. Things fail, people fail. But we pick ourselves up and keep trying. Many of the people who history reflects as the greatest successes only got to those points because of massive failures.

"especially when those involved dont even put the effort in, to actually try to stick with bitcoins."
--> Again, your words are not founded in fact or reality.

"it seems his eye is more on the house then the bitcoin concept... utter fail in my book"
--> For the record, a house would be nice... I wouldn't have created this project if that wasn't true. But it will only happen if I am able to make contributions to the community with each transaction in this project. My deepest intention is to be of service to a bitcoin community that I love in a small way. If I am rewarded and others are rewarded in the process, that is AWESOME. That won't happen if each and every transaction doesn't highlight the possibility, excitement, and creativity of MANY members of the bitcoin community. Not all members, as you've demonstrated, but many!

Naypalm, thanks for being the first! And Naypalm and JsohRaban76, if you guys are really interested, I can figure out how to do lithograph/poster before I send the original out, provided the buyer is cool with that. I would like that too for my own posterity!

Guido, YES on shipping internationally. I will ship however you desire - and the price will be at-cost. No markup. The painting travelled internationally to get to me, so it already has the right extremely durable shipping canister.

Any other questions, just ask. I'm here!

Warmest,
Bitcoincito