I guess that's true. It's more complicated than just a ledger, though. Gaining full access to internal communications of banks, military, governments, etc. seems like a juicier target than bitcoin.

That's the best point. I can't put my hands on it now, but @Scoresby linked to a good article about how ridiculous it is to dismiss the barriers to quantum computing as mere "engineering issues." Not to mention the fact that if this fantasy comes to pass, the entire world financial system is a far bigger and less secure target. Somehow the banks never get punished with this fud.

It's not as if this topic hasn't been discussed. People who know much more about quantum computing and bitcoin than Nic or I have been discussing it for years. It seems like he's simply not happy that these people have come to a different conclusion than he has.

Nic should stay in his lane and do what he does best. Whatever that is.

Thanks. It is probably getting a little out of date now. A lot has changed on SN!

No big deal. You should check out the saloon, though. It's fun.

I know. These nuggets are priceless

Yes, I had no idea about that until the Opti comment. Ignorance is bliss.

In my world there are no coincidences 😀

I think @BlokchainB might be able to provide you with some information

I just posted about this in the saloon yesterday. I've been with them almost two years. This drought matches one other five day stretch, if my memory is correct.

I'm breaking out my old fountain pen and inkwell. Those clumsy bot fingers can probably master a ballpoint.

I tend to chirp when Ocean goes on a hot streak, so I need to be even handed and mention that they haven't hit a block since January 30. I think this is the longest drought I have seen since I joined the pool.

Yep. And if I happen to forget for a while, I always get a reminder.

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I recall you saying as bitcoin's fiat price was starting to perk up, maybe in late 23 or early 24, that you would trade a bull market cycle for the death of shitcoins. Maybe you got your wish 😀

I know I'm in the minority, but I am kind of glad all the etf bandwagon jumpers and Saylor fanboys are likely to vanish. And fuck Trump too. We need this cathartic washout.

I don't have a great memory, and I had no skin in the game then or now, but weren't all these articles also appearing, albeit less often, during the FTX shitshow about Saylor and MSTR? He weathered the storm then, and I wouldn't be shocked if the slippery old con man figures a way to hang on to his stack now too.

The account I was using was from one of the bigger banks, but not one of the three you named.

Exactly.

If the fiat masters really believe bitcoin is bullshit, why don't they leave me alone to buy as much of it as I damn well please?