Traditional currency such as the US Dollar has some drawbacks, most of which seem to be overlooked or taken for granted by most people. Bitcoin can solve some of these problems as well as offer improvements. Below are some of the advantages bitcoin has over traditional currencies. 1. Decentralized Bitcoin is a decentralized currency. No […]
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Bitcoin Security FAQ and Best Practices with Will Pangman & Richard Grove
In this rare, publicly available episode of Tragedy and Hope’s Casual Cafe series (usually reserved for T&H subscribers), Richard Grove discusses Bitcoin (BTC) best practices and security FAQs with Bitcoin Maven and Will Pangman, who leads Richard through the steps to set up his first bitcoin wallet. This tutorial is perfect for those new to […]
You can lead a horse to two factor…
… But you can’t take away their false sense of security. With the news of recent thefts in the bitcoin community it’s important to recognize who is truly at fault: the thieves themselves. That said, the news released today by Davi Barker about the theft of ShinyBadges.com’s Porcfest funds is a good opportunity to remind […]
Gary Franchi interviews M.K. Lords on Bitcoin in the Beltway
With Bitcoin in the Beltway promising to bring some radicals into the heart of D.C., it has drawn the attention of some media outlets. Gary Franchi of the Next News Network sat down with M.K. Lords to discuss the revolutionary technology of Bitcoin and the upcoming conference. Gary asked some great questions in the interview […]
World’s Largest Maker Faire Needs Bitcoin
This past weekend I got the chance to go to the 9th Annual Maker Faire in San Mateo. Hundreds of vendors set up in several exposition halls, tents, and outdoor booths. There was a a dark room filed with tesla coils, lasers, lights, jelly fish, and more. Hundreds of families and children poured into the fairgrounds over […]