Hey guys,

Been thinking a lot about Bitcoin mining lately. After the last halving, it feels like the big, industrial operations are just getting bigger, and it's getting tougher for the little guys, even for hobby miners. Are we seeing a real shift here? Is mining becoming too centralized in the hands of a few massive pools and companies with cheap energy access?

Some recent reports talk about how the profitability lines are getting razor-thin for anyone not running the latest rigs on super cheap power. This could have huge implications for the network's decentralization long-term, couldn't it? What are your thoughts? Is this just a natural evolution, or something we should be concerned about for Bitcoin's health?
https://cryptonews.com/some-recent-miner-reports

Just curious what the community thinks about the future of 'decentralized' mining

Hey, hopping into this thread a bit late, but seeing this original post from 2020 really highlights how much (or how little) some things have changed in crypto!

It's interesting to look back at the concerns about Binance Pool growing so fast back then, especially with the 'rollback' comments. Fast forward to now, and Binance Pool is indeed a massive player, constantly in the top few. The decentralization question around mining pools is still very much alive, even if the specific percentages have shifted.

Do you guys think the concerns from 2020 about centralization in mining pools have actually improved, stayed the same, or even worsened with the current state of the industry? And what's your take on the current distribution now compared to what was happening back then?

Finding decent amounts of tBTC can be a pain if you're just doing small tests or don't want to mess with setting up a faucet rig. It's a real bottleneck sometimes when you're trying to quickly prototype or debug something on testnet.

Thanks a lot for doing this for the community. It definitely makes life easier for devs who just need some quick test funds to get their stuff working without any hassle. Appreciate the initiative!

Hey!

I’ve been keeping an eye on the market as well since Ethereum's Merge, and honestly, it’s been fascinating to watch how things are shifting. At first, it seemed like not much had changed, but lately, I’m starting to see some distinct trends emerging.

Some Layer 1 blockchains seem to be struggling to keep up with ETH's upgrades, while others are definitely finding their own space and unique value. ETH's scalability and security improvements have opened up more possibilities, but I think there are still a lot of coins out there looking to create their own niche.

I’m personally excited about some projects that seem to be integrating well with Ethereum's changes, using the scalability and security upgrades as a stepping stone. It's like a new era for altcoins that are taking advantage of Ethereum's strength.

What do you guys think? Are we seeing the dawn of a new era for altcoins or is it still too early to tell? Would love to hear your thoughts on how the ETH transition is playing out for the broader altcoin ecosystem!

Okay, let's talk CBDCs. More and more central banks are pushing these, and honestly, the privacy implications scare me. On one hand, it's digital money, supposedly more efficient. On the other, it feels like a step towards total financial control. Are we just sleepwalking into a future where every transaction is tracked, or am I overreacting? What's the biggest threat you see with widespread CBDC adoption, and how can the crypto community push back?

Back in 2021-2022, meme coins were all the rage. 
Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, PEPE — everyone wanted to catch the next moonshot. 🚀

But now it’s 2025, and things have changed...

🔹 Some meme coins are still around. 
🔹 Others have launched their own utilities and ecosystems. 
🔹 Most, however, lost their hype, and their value crashed. 💥

So, the big question is: 
❓ Are meme coins still worth investing in today? 
❓ Or is the era of meme coins officially dead?

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Let’s be honest — we’ve all seen how hype drives this market. 🤑 
One day, a random meme coin skyrockets by +5000%, 
and the next day, it’s down to zero. 🤯

But here’s something to think about:

💡 PEPE coin exploded out of nowhere in 2024 and made millions for early investors. 
💡 Some meme coins are now creating real use cases (yes, seriously). 
💡 Even Dogecoin got a massive upgrade to improve its ecosystem.

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So… what’s your take on meme coins in 2025? 
- Are they a smart gamble? 
- Or just another bubble waiting to pop?

Let’s discuss! 🗨️ 
I’m curious to hear your thoughts. 👇

The best way is to start working as a freelancer and request to be paid in BTC. Good luck

Depends where are you based and do you prefer US dollars, euros or pounds...

Since you are USA based you can sell at https://www.bitcoinmag.net
About buying probably the best option is www.btc-e.com

I took a look at www.Bitstamp.net  and www.coinbase.com but they all wanted full verification.

At the end I decided to with https://www.bitcoinmag.net because their did not want any verification. I am pretty satisfied with the total fee too.

What is the best way to sell my bitcoins for a bank transfer?
I prefer to receive us dollars if possible.

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I know it is not Bitcoin problem, but I feel very unconfortable sending my ID scans to exchanges (I feel these ID scans might be stolen and misused). So localbitcoin is better, but the price is higher there.

And this little piggy went hashing!

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You can put the mining device to the tank with mineral oil. This way, any VOCs released should be in mineral oil only.

Not everyone. The most positive thing more and more places accepting Bitcoin. The number of transactions does not increase much though.

This is why I think the Bitcoin popularity grows, but very slowly last half year

It is most likely to be around $ 450, indeed. Finally I see somewhat stable price lately, not the crazy speculative up and downs seen recently.