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Running a Bitcoin Core Full Node as a Noob

i installed the bitcoin core full node on my windows 11 pc and it is always running in the background. i opened the port 8333 and have active connections about 20 to 30. is there anything else to do or is this enough to support the network? su...

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Dumb question about lightning network

I’m a little confused about the lightning network. I watched a video about getting started they showed using an exchange to buy “lightning bitcoin”. I was previously under the impression that the lightning network was simply a network/2nd layer that...

More / Bitcoin Reddit - 2 years ago

Large holders and kidnappnig

I saw a post about a kidnapping where the person was tortured and a wealthy crypto relative was asked for a ransom. I'm sure there's something I'm missing regarding security on the public ledger, but could someone explain it to me? I know...

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Do i need to file these for taxes?

I bought some btc in 2021 and forgot about it until summer 2022. I withdrew and found my realized loss was -$334.97. Now i got an email about filing taxes so do i need to file this for my taxes? Email included: You won’t be receiving any IRS 1099 fo...

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Civ Kit: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Market System

Abstract. The Bitcoin protocol enables a global store of value system without a single trusted third party issuing or holding the funds. Participants are only required to have access to a standard computer using a broadband connection. As a sec...

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Feeling the regret

I started my first real career job in 2021, and told myself that as soon as I had my cc debt paid off I'd buy as much BTC as I could for the rest of my first year to try to make it to my goal. Right when it got to the peak, I had enough money to...