killhamster posted:

bitcoinpolitics.png

Moist von Lipwig posted:

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Luke-Jr

...! posted:

I just wanted to say that I love you all (self.Bitcoin)

submitted 1 hour ago* by futurebound

I wanted to say this while we're in a period of price stagnation, so it won't appear artificial. I also wanted to express why I love you so much.

My discovery of Bitcoin has had the single greatest impact on my worldview to date. The minds that I have connected with here are among the most brilliant I've ever encountered. The concentration of knowledge here from fields of economics, finance, and computer science is remarkable and rare.

I don't have as computer science background. I actually study biology. But, when I discovered Bitcoin, specifically this subreddit, I became interested to the point of obsession. Not an hour passes that it does not enter my mind. Some of the voices that I’ve heard here, from the known faces and the unknown faces, have become my heroes.

Many parallels can be drawn between Bitcoin, populations, organisms, and life itself. Some of the familiar patterns are feedback loops and sigmoidal curves.

But Bitcoin doesn't express the properties of feedback loops and sigmoidal growth with its protocol alone. No, it is the interaction of people with the protocol that makes the network come alive. The same way that life's source code, DNA, cannot create life without interacting with its environment.

Without community, Bitcoin is just source code. The simple realization of this is mind-boggling. In the same way that an organism is not equivalent to its DNA, Bitcoin is not equivalent to its protocol. Organism = DNA -> proteins -> cell(s) -> etc + feedback and interaction with environment. Each layer has a certain degree of plasticity that allows the organism to adapt and evolve. The same analogy can be applied to the layers of Bitcoin. Except, there’s a much greater degree of plasticity to Bitcoin than there is to a biological organism because it can adapt and evolve through conscious effort. This is especially true in its still early development.

To the core developers: Suggest and make the changes you deem necessary to the protocol. There’s others around you and a voting mechanism to help check your work. We realize that it’s like repairing a 747 mid-flight, but Bitcoin is a risky investment. We must take risks in order to change the world. I believe in you.

To the developers and companies on the periphery: You provide the shape, form, and color that makes Bitcoin enticing and useful for all. Keep innovating and searching for those killer apps.

To the rest of us: Help create the culture that invites newcomers, fosters innovation, and provides support. Help create such a clear and beautiful painting of the future that it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

I proudly work for the world’s first digital autonomous corporation and I would like to thank all of my coworkers for their hard work and dedication. Together we can and will change the world.

[–]v1- 25 points 1 hour ago

Agreed with your point about bitcoin changing your outlook on life.

For my whole life, I was content to sit in my room. I knew all of the problems of the world, but I didn't know of a way to solve them. I thought that my best bet was to just live as an outsider until I died.

But Bitcoin showed me the power of an idea. A small amount of code can change the world. I mean completely change the world. The implications are amazing. This is way beyond things like Facebook, Twitter, Google, etc.

As a result, I am completely and fully engaged in life now. I now understand the power of ideas, and the power of technology. I have opened my mind to all sorts of things that only Bitcoin could have introduced me to - financial things, economic things, political things, etc.

I am at least 3 times more alive than I was before I found Bitcoin. We are on the brink of something major here. The price is irrelevant. I am not sure how to sleep at night anymore. Sometimes I wonder why other people are so content to go about their day to day activities like nothing is happening.

In any case, the fact that you brought up biology made me remember this post:

http://www.reddit.com/r/dogecoin/comments/1vuaqv/ltc_dude_here_i_love_you_guys_crypto_blows_my/

Ignore the dogecoin slant, and read it as a thought on all cryptocoins. It's quite a profound post.

[–]futurebound[S] 7 points 1 hour ago

I think we're all experiencing this tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tip_of_the_tongue). We know that something is here and we're searching for the ways to articulate it to others.

[–]v1- 5 points 1 hour ago

Yes exactly. I actually feel that way about a few things in my life. It's gonna be tough but I want to find a way to use my knowledge in certain areas to help impact the world positively.

But, Bitcoin comes first. I am not greedy, but financial freedom gives one the free time to pursue crazy ideas.

[–]mehoor 5 points 43 minutes ago

Bitcoin is character building. It's made me call out the bullshit that blights daily life like never before.

[–]futurebound[S] 1 point 7 minutes ago

I've read several articles explaining the concept. Here's one: http://letstalkbitcoin.com/bitcoin-and-the-three-laws-of-robotics/#.UvFsn_vWrTo

Basically I'm a share holder, so I increase the wealth of the corporation. I also contribute to advertising by explaining Bitcoin to other people and I participate in discussion in the subreddit. It's interesting because you could almost say that I get paid to do it if the value rises.

The best part about it is that the economic incentive aligns with my ideals and a world with a superior technology.

duTrieux. posted:

...! posted:

this one is not so much about the op and more about the crippling autism that follows it. no humor-based altcoins allowed!:

PSAHello and welcome to a new age of GabeN currency! (self.pcmasterrace)

submitted 9 hours ago by salamachaaSteam ID Here - stickied post

Why hello /r/pcmasterrace! Do you have time to talk about our Lord and Savior's very own cryptocoin: GabeNcoin?

What is GabenCoin?

GabenCoin is THE cryptocurrency of the master race. It was bestowed to the world on January 26, 2014 at 03:45:28 AM(Timezone unknown). It is named after our beloved and respected leader Sir Gabe Newell, bringer of source, sales, and contentment to the master race.

It is a coin that is mined using the scrypt algorithm that disburses 1000 coins per block at a target of one block every minute.

At /r/GabeN_coin we believe that mining cryptocurrency (magic internet money) should be fun for everyone. We keep everything light hearted and fun similar to how things are in /r/pcmasterrace. If you want to check us out come on down to /r/gaben_coin.

Why should I mine GabeNs?

Do you enjoy spreading the joy of GabeN to countless others? Do you have a graphics card in your shrine? Then you already have the equipment and the love of GabeN in your heart, so GabeNcoin is perfect for you.

How can I get started?

You can visit our wiki here for more information about how to set everything up. For beginnners, we recommend using guiminerscrypt. There are also some wonderful guides on puddleduck.net.

Where can I get real money and items for my GabeNcoin?

Come check /r/gaben_market , the official trading place of GabeNcoin. You are free to buy, sell or trade GabeN for goods, services, etc.

Bbbuttt... Think about the GPU's!?!?!?

We at /r/GabeN_coin do not condone gpu abuse and give our gpus plenty of gaming and rest in the time between mining sessions. We are a proud supporter of PETG (People for the Ethical Treatment of Graphics Cards).

[–]SexWithAGoat 2 points 43 minutes ago

Let me enlighten you, because OP's post is being dishonest by not mentioning Bitcoin, which is the coin that started this whole crypto-currency revolution. GabenCoin is just a clone of a clone of a clone. There are literally hundreds of clones which only change the name and the logo (and little more, sometimes they change things they don't understand in the code and gently caress up), created by people who expect to get rich easily without giving nothing of value to the world. ( )

In any case, if you are interested in the subject, here's the Bitcoin FAQ and /r/Bitcoin (just so you have an idea, r/Bitcoin is a very small subset of the whole Bitcoin world. Bitcoin is way bigger than r/Bitcoin). There you will be able to learn about blocks and whatnot.

[–]SexWithAGoat 1 point 33 minutes ago*

Raping people's GPUs is needed as Proof of Work, a concept used by Bitcoin and its clones to fairly distribute the payments that the network generates for the miners (Bitcoin is also known to be the first DAO - distributed autonomous corporation). The coin's network benefits from this because it secures it against 51% attacks. These attacks are a real risk when the network is weak (most clones' networks are extremely weak), because the coin is decentralized, and someone gaining too much hashing power could manipulate it (eg: if you had lots of GPUs or other mining gear you could do this).

[–]CalvinHouse 1 point 14 minutes ago

Yeah people do some research. OP is trying to mislead you by intentionally not even mentioning Bitcoin. This coin is based off of the original, Bitcoin.

You're much better off just using Bitcoin. You can use it at TigerDirect, Overstock, Porn.com, Gyft.com, CheapAir.com just to name a few. Even xidax which allows you to build pcs accepts them.

...! posted:

this one is not so much about the op and more about the crippling autism that follows it. no humor-based altcoins allowed!:

PSAHello and welcome to a new age of GabeN currency! (self.pcmasterrace)

submitted 9 hours ago by salamachaaSteam ID Here - stickied post

Why hello /r/pcmasterrace! Do you have time to talk about our Lord and Savior's very own cryptocoin: GabeNcoin?

What is GabenCoin?

GabenCoin is THE cryptocurrency of the master race. It was bestowed to the world on January 26, 2014 at 03:45:28 AM(Timezone unknown). It is named after our beloved and respected leader Sir Gabe Newell, bringer of source, sales, and contentment to the master race.

It is a coin that is mined using the scrypt algorithm that disburses 1000 coins per block at a target of one block every minute.

At /r/GabeN_coin we believe that mining cryptocurrency (magic internet money) should be fun for everyone. We keep everything light hearted and fun similar to how things are in /r/pcmasterrace. If you want to check us out come on down to /r/gaben_coin.

Why should I mine GabeNs?

Do you enjoy spreading the joy of GabeN to countless others? Do you have a graphics card in your shrine? Then you already have the equipment and the love of GabeN in your heart, so GabeNcoin is perfect for you.

How can I get started?

You can visit our wiki here for more information about how to set everything up. For beginnners, we recommend using guiminerscrypt. There are also some wonderful guides on puddleduck.net.

Where can I get real money and items for my GabeNcoin?

Come check /r/gaben_market , the official trading place of GabeNcoin. You are free to buy, sell or trade GabeN for goods, services, etc.

Bbbuttt... Think about the GPU's!?!?!?

We at /r/GabeN_coin do not condone gpu abuse and give our gpus plenty of gaming and rest in the time between mining sessions. We are a proud supporter of PETG (People for the Ethical Treatment of Graphics Cards).

[–]SexWithAGoat 2 points 43 minutes ago

Let me enlighten you, because OP's post is being dishonest by not mentioning Bitcoin, which is the coin that started this whole crypto-currency revolution. GabenCoin is just a clone of a clone of a clone. There are literally hundreds of clones which only change the name and the logo (and little more, sometimes they change things they don't understand in the code and gently caress up), created by people who expect to get rich easily without giving nothing of value to the world. ( )

In any case, if you are interested in the subject, here's the Bitcoin FAQ and /r/Bitcoin (just so you have an idea, r/Bitcoin is a very small subset of the whole Bitcoin world. Bitcoin is way bigger than r/Bitcoin). There you will be able to learn about blocks and whatnot.

[–]SexWithAGoat 1 point 33 minutes ago*

Raping people's GPUs is needed as Proof of Work, a concept used by Bitcoin and its clones to fairly distribute the payments that the network generates for the miners (Bitcoin is also known to be the first DAO - distributed autonomous corporation). The coin's network benefits from this because it secures it against 51% attacks. These attacks are a real risk when the network is weak (most clones' networks are extremely weak), because the coin is decentralized, and someone gaining too much hashing power could manipulate it (eg: if you had lots of GPUs or other mining gear you could do this).

[–]CalvinHouse 1 point 14 minutes ago

Yeah people do some research. OP is trying to mislead you by intentionally not even mentioning Bitcoin. This coin is based off of the original, Bitcoin.

You're much better off just using Bitcoin. You can use it at TigerDirect, Overstock, Porn.com, Gyft.com, CheapAir.com just to name a few. Even xidax which allows you to build pcs accepts them.

...! posted:

This is too long for even me to cut/paste but it's good reading:

http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1x9gue/my_protest_at_mtgox_offices_5_to_7th_february/

jony ive aces posted:

lol someone replied saying it's expensive so the butthead thought they had the ultimate

but then

Notorious b.s.d. posted:

everything in this image is great

i'm the....

• living room so small the subwoofer is wedged against the coffee table
  
  
• overstuffed 1990s furniture taken from a suburban 'greatroom' and re-used in a tiny apartment
  
  
• $100 flat-pack av center from the mid-80s, inexplicably surviving into the modern era
  
  
• horse blanket
  
  
• cigarette burns
  

Notorious b.s.d. posted:

you mean, you're the print shop guy who ran off two copies

theflyingorc posted:

can we get a link to this

i want to show it to everyone i have ever met

Robawesome posted:

Just got my "Enjoy Sochi" donations! What do I win. (self.Bitcoin)

submitted 5 minutes ago by pinhead26

[–]tulipfutures 1 point 3 minutes ago

Are they confirmed? There's another post about someone else not being able to spend because those 2 "donations" were unconfirmed

[–]pinhead26[S] 1 point 57 seconds ago

oh THATS interesting. huh, what a great idea for an attack. Most wallets won't let you choose which specific outputs you sign when you send money.

theflyingorc posted:

why. why would you want it there. why why why why why

surebet posted:

http://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-as-...tal+Currency%29

http://www.goatse.cx/

holy poo poo

Dex posted:

an analogy is like an egg. sometimes you get bad ones, and other times, you've got something else, but with bitcoin

jony ive aces posted:

I will be wealthy in six months, unless VA or the U.S. economy craters before then. I'll bet on VA; I'm not so sure about the U.S. economy :-).