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If the minimum tip size is big enough, it would be a Very interesting contribution to any thread... let's say $10-20 USD. That's enough to make it socially relevant.

Yes, as long as the bot replied ONLY if the tip didn't go through.

Are you able to actually solve problems (with leadership) instead of just pointing them out? You have no track record of that.... in fact, just the opposite. But if you managed to change things around you could become an easy hire and own a new niche. Maybe even start a nice big company around it. Work pro bono on two major things, show measured improvements on dimensions you promised to improve, and then ask for your contract rate.

yes, but when cyprus defaults, what will the european countries want? gold.

the sovereign nations have gold...

You got it right, buddy, but it's an emerging government - not an entrenched one.

OK, I'll take it. Post your public BTC or LTC address.

OK what you said is literally true, but I interpreted the spirit of your comment, because it has few implications for the end user. It's technically relevant, but eventually will be abstracted away.. (.. because "if the project continues to succeed into the future")

For the record I link all of my transactions to my personal identity. And intend to in the future. I just like to think about the project a lot, because its feature as a de facto black market currency is one thing that will guarantee usage (not necessarily /USD price appreciation) in the at least short term future (until a better technology supplants it).

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#Its easy to convert Bitcoin into other altcoins.

btc-e, cryptonit make it easy

#And then convert those alt coins into other altcoins.

btc-e, cryptonit make it easy

#And then convert those alt coins into Euros/Rubles/USD

btc-e, localbitcoin

#And in the future some of these alt coin chains will vanish totally

have you looked at the namecoin project. it hasn't been updated in 8 months. the price has gone down over time (but it's really fucking hard to get historical price data for namecoin unless someone sells it to you). honestly if you just wash through one of these fledgling currencies there is a speculator market on all of them, one of these projects will wend its way into obscurity. the market has a limited number of actors, not enough to guarantee that anyone is recording data. the exchange probably has books of its rates, but how are you going to get data from them? these also drop like flies.

# and it will take a miracle to recover the block chain history.

that's what i'm saying. the initial transaction will be logged, and tied to you if you aren't careful. the last transaction will be logged, and tied to you if you aren't careful. but putting together all the links in the middle and linking it to someone's identity? it's possible, if you knock on enough doors, and have aggressive enough resources. but there's no process for it currently, and so many things would have to come together in the most serendipitous way to conspire against you.

what part

>When $50K of BitCoins is stolen today, and is $500K of BitCoin five years from now, every last cent of that filthy lucre can be monitored with acute cryptographic precision until the end of time.

Thats just false. Its easy to convert Bitcoin into other altcoins. And then convert those alt coins into other altcoins. And then convert those alt coins into Euros/Rubles/USD. And in the future some of these alt coin chains will vanish totally and it will take a miracle to recover the block chain history.

Hey, I know you hate Bitcoin and think it's a pyramid scheme and everything, but isn't it good for smart people, and wouldn't its success create fricture among the elites (like you are always advocating)?

Can you then please provide specific, step-by-step steps, for turning online BTC (in say, Coinbase or MtGox) into an offline, printed, "paper wallet"?

Thanks.

"The commodity value of bitcoins is rooted in their currency value, but the more of a commodity they become, the less useful they are as a currency."

Yep..

He drew an analogy to wall street and called it a "rigged game". So, I'm curious to hear how he'd rig it.

OK, let's play a game. Say you had $5mm. How would you manipulate the Bitcoin market and earn a guaranteed return?

It'd be need if somebody ran a YC Hedge Fund. I'd happily pay 2% and 20% management fees! :D

If you live or are willing to relocate to SF, put your email in your profile. I bet a lot of people would interview you in a heartbeat.

$500k is life-changing money, but not FU-money. You think that not having to worry about rent and food and medical bills wouldn't change your life?

I think you're being rude.

I am referring to the collapse of financial systems, but not necessarily the replacement by bitcoin. Maybe precious metals, heirloom seeds, or guns?

Wouldn't a conservative hedge?

Instacart is a useful case study. Even though I do not like the product, and have had a few bad experiences, it solves a pain and I'll keep using it.

If I buy bitcoins now but it takes 10 days to be approved/settle, what price will I be locked into?

Where to buy BitCoins easily? CoinBase is useless since they've "exceeded their maximum daily limit", and Mt. Gox wants me to verify my home address, but I just moved and don't have any bills yet.

Anyone in San Francisco willing to sell me some bitcoins? I'm looking to buy up to 10. We'll meet up in a café and I'll give you cash for them. I don't feel like jumping through hoops getting verified with Mt Gox. Happy to pay a 10% price premium...and happy to show you some ID.

Liberals usually favor high minimum wage

It would be good to get people of similar skill to play together. I hate playing with the total scrubs and I hate playing with the ex Varsity athletes. Also it would be nice to meet someone else who has to use contrived situations to make friends.

A more personally useful idea would just be a niche tennis matchmaking service. Or basketball.

But there's a kernel of truth

I'm not too familiar with the implications of Sarbanes-Oxley-- is this a dig at the SJobs options backdating scandal?

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