Cardano Daily Discussion - April 19, 2023

Hello everyone,

Welcome to the Cardano Daily Discussion!

The standard sub rules apply here (see sidebar), with the exception that price discussion is allowed in this thread, though we encourage you to try not to make this the focus and talk about the project itself. Please ask questions, help others and be civil - be sure to get involved in Project Catalyst too!

If you're new, please make sure you're read through the newbies guide and share it with others (use the ?newbies comment command to reference it).

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⚠️ Scam Warning ⚠️

Please read the Cybersecurity guidelines for Cardano Users.

There are ongoing giveaway scams on youtube and many scammers lurking in Cardano's social channels impersonating ambassadors/moderators/official staff contacting users via direct messages.

For example, searching 'cardano' on youtube and sorting by most recent upload date shows several giveaway scams running (all videos in screenshot are scams):

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Ongoing 'giveaway' scams on Youtube

The youtube scams are automated; use stolen footage usually of Charles Hoskinson and are restreamed so to appear to be 'live'; appear to have many watchers (which are bots); use bought hacked channels and are edited to appear like official channels.

See this post for more examples of what they look like

Do not be fooled!

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To be clear:

• ⚠️ There is no such thing as a Cardano giveaway
• ⚠️ Never share your seed phrase with ANYONE
• ⚠️ Never send ADA to someone promising to send you more ADA back
• ⚠️ You will never be contacted by ambassadors/moderators/staff

Please report scams on the Cardano Fraud Detection Bureau.

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Midnight Subreddit

In anticipation of Input Output's new data protection blockchain 'Midnight', I've managed to acquire r/Midnight through some negotiation and repurpose it for the Cardano Community (the sub was created for a card game back in 2011 but was mostly unused).

I decided to do this as I thought the project will eventually need a home on reddit and best to setup now before any scammers do. Obviously there's not much to post about on there right now as it's early days as the project is yet to be released, but if you'd like to be kept up to date on the project please feel free to join the new subreddit if the project interests you and I'll be sure to post updates as and when they become available.

Right now the sub is mostly a carbon copy of r/cardano, I've copied most of the automod and rules over, so certain aspects may seem a little incongruent atm, but I'll tailor and tweak the sub as we go. Feel free to send me or post any input if you want stuff to change.

Cheers all

THE MULTI-FACETED AND REVOLUTIONARY FORCE OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY

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William Mougayar describes “the blockchain” as a complex meta-technology that will enable numerous possibilities by layering on top of existing technology, similar to how the World Wide Web was added as a layer on top of the internet. However, people should not narrowly perceive blockchains as solely a technology for cryptocurrencies. Instead, blockchains are a multi-faceted and revolutionary force, functioning as part database, part network facilitation, and part software development platform.

It is crucial for professionals outside the software development field to understand the capabilities of blockchains. The blockchain’s core capabilities can be defined in three equally important but distinct ways: technical, business, and legal. Technically, blockchains are a back-end database that maintains an open, distributed ledger that can only be added to sequentially and never erased. In terms of business, blockchains are an exchange network where transactions, assets, and other forms of value can be exchanged peer-to-peer (P2P) without intermediaries or centralization. Legally, the blockchain is a mechanism for establishing validation, proofs, and trust without intermediaries.

Beyond disrupting intermediaries and transforming how companies conduct business, blockchains’ ultimate goal is to empower people in a more decentralized world. A peer-to-peer, trust-based crypto economy that does not rely on centralized authorities and their associated risks is the desired outcome. The establishment of a crypto economy will challenge people to rethink value and how it is exchanged. Blockchains will create new companies and user behaviors, compel companies to adapt, threaten and transform entire industries, and become an established part of software development.

Blockchains are a far-reaching and game-changing technology that has the potential to achieve accessibility, security, and decentralization to a degree that was first envisioned with the Web. It is crucial to have a broader understanding of blockchains beyond their association with cryptocurrencies, as their implications are far-reaching and revolutionary.

Blockchain Characteristics

Blockchain technology is a result of the intersection of three fields: cryptography, game theory, and software engineering. Each of these fields has contributed to ensuring that blockchains are secure and resistant to attack. Software engineers have combined game theory and cryptography tools, such as hashing, keys, consensus algorithms, and digital signatures, to establish transactions as trusted and valid on the blockchain.

However, the challenge facing blockchains is not just about convincing people of their superior security over other technologies. They also have the potential to disrupt existing intermediaries and centralized control. Understanding the ten key characteristics of blockchains is crucial in appreciating their future impact:

1. Digital cryptocurrency: Digital currencies are currently the most visible application of blockchain technology. They are efficient within blockchain networks, but more advanced uses will emerge as speculative volatility dies down and crossover to traditional currencies becomes simpler.

2. Decentralized computing infrastructure: Blockchains are powered by a network of computer servers that link computers under a common “consensus process” to release, record, and verify interactions via cryptography.

1. Transaction platform: Blockchains can validate transactions related to any digitized asset. When the network has reached consensus, a transaction is recorded on a “block” or storage space and time-stamped for later confirmation.

2. Decentralized database: Blockchains can store semi-public information, with a unique signature identifying the owner of the data in the block. Anyone can verify who placed the information in the block and view a public header of the information stored there.

5. Distributed accounting ledger: The ledger tracks every transaction processed, time-stamps it, and prevents double counting of transactions or assets.

6. Development platform: Blockchains offer a new way for developers to build decentralized and secure applications using cryptography.

7. Open source software: Established blockchains like Bitcoin are open source, allowing for greater innovation and an associated ecosystem to be built around the blockchain.

8. Financial services marketplace: Blockchains will lead to the development of new financial products and a new trading marketplace.

9. Peer-to-peer network (P2P): The P2P nature of blockchains is fundamental to their operation. Verification happens at the P2P level, without the need for intermediaries like banks.

10. Trust services layer: Trust is both a function of and a service on the blockchain. Trust is vital to any transaction that requires proof and verification, including data, services, processes, and physical objects.

Overall, understanding these ten key characteristics of blockchains is essential for appreciating their potential impact on various industries and areas of centralized control.

The Proofs Pyramid Backup by Blockchain

Blockchain technology represents a revolutionary shift in the way we approach trust. Rather than relying on individuals to verify transactions, the blockchain provides a means of computing and validating information that is both secure and transparent.

As with the internet itself, people are rapidly embracing this new technology and integrating it seamlessly into their lives. The next phase is to ensure that verification happens just as seamlessly for end-users, making blockchain a fixed feature of both hardware and software.

One way to understand the potential of blockchain is through the “Proofs Pyramid”. This model outlines a spectrum of services that can be offered using the blockchain’s ability to prove the timing and order of events. The top of the pyramid consists of services that prove something is part of another service, such as wedding registries or land transfers. Moving down the pyramid, greater technology is required for services that prove identity or ownership, and finally, for services that are part of a consensus protocol.

Beyond these applications, the blockchain’s ability to time-stamp, enable multisignature transactions, and establish consensus algorithms makes it an essential tool for smart property and smart contracts. Smart property, for example, can recognize who it belongs to and link to the blockchain so that it cannot be owned, spent, or sent by more than one person. Smart contracts are computer programs that enforce contractual agreements and can be used in a wide range of applications where value is attached.

Overall, while the concept of blockchain may seem confusing at first, its potential applications are vast and varied. As we continue to develop new tools and technologies, it is likely that the blockchain will become an increasingly important part of our lives without us even realizing it.

Blockchain Challenges

Blockchains have been embraced by developers, but there is currently limited meaning for end-users without better middleware and services. Similarities can be drawn between the uncertainties that made people hesitant about the Internet and current resistance to blockchains. The success of the Internet was due to identifying barriers to commercialization and actively lowering them. Blockchain ubiquity and success face four key challenges that must be addressed: technical challenges, market and business challenges, behavioral and educational challenges, and legal and regulatory challenges. Technical challenges include underdeveloped ecosystem infrastructure, scarcity of developers, and a lack of standards. Market and business challenges include moving assets to the blockchain, onboarding new users, and the cost of testing and experimenting. Behavioral and educational challenges include a lack of understanding of the potential value, limited executive vision or fear of disruption, and low usability factor for novice users. Legal and regulatory challenges include unclear regulations, compliance requirements, and taxation and reporting standards that need to mesh with traditional accounting systems.

Sectors to be Changed by Blockchain

Blockchains are becoming increasingly important in financial services. While they may not be suitable for all purposes, they are particularly relevant to the core business models of financial services providers. Traditional banks may need to be careful in their approach to blockchains, which are designed to decentralize and disrupt existing banking processes. One possible future scenario is for banks to exist only as “bank ends,” with each person having their own virtual bank and cryptocurrency wallet. The next three sectors most likely to be changed by blockchains are governments and governance, healthcare, and energy.

In governments and governance, blockchain can be used for a wide variety of applications, from marriage registration and passport issuance to voting and taxes. Health care faces regulatory barriers, but blockchain solutions could be used for transportable medical records, multisignature access to records, anonymous patient data for research, and more. In the energy sector, blockchain can help with more efficient management of power distribution, low-cost microtransactions, and secondary markets. Blockchains can also disrupt intermediaries in various sectors, such as notaries, escrow services, and other trust-based intermediaries.

How to Implement Blockchain Technology

Blockchain technology has disrupted industries by providing a decentralized, secure, and transparent way to store and exchange data. However, implementing blockchain in an organization requires careful planning and execution. One approach is to designate a “blockchain expert” who can facilitate the integration of blockchain in the organization by educating people, removing obstacles, sharing best practices, and coordinating implementations across departments. Another approach is to form a blockchain task force comprising stakeholders from different business units, who can share their knowledge and interests and learn from each other.

A systematic way to approach blockchain implementation is to break it down into five major areas of functionality: core and protocol, software development tools, on-chain services, off-chain services, and end-user view. This helps in building a blockchain strategy and implementing it effectively. Another way to think about blockchain implementation is to use a decision-making framework that involves asking questions related to its impact on solving problems, creating opportunities, and applying capabilities.

To evaluate the potential benefits of blockchain, organizations can analyze areas such as cost savings, productivity, efficiency, time delays, quality, outcomes, and risk. Additionally, they can explore new service opportunities that may arise as a result of blockchain technology, such as new intermediaries, networks, marketplaces, clearinghouses, or authorities. Finally, organizations can consider the generic features of blockchain, such as decentralization, distributed ledgers, and digital signatures, and how they can be used to unbundling/rebundling services and create new business models.

Implementing blockchain requires experimentation and learning from trial and error. For instance, running smart contracts on the blockchain can help companies discover new business connections and opportunities. By carefully considering the different approaches and frameworks, organizations can successfully implement blockchain technology and reap its benefits.

In conclusion, blockchains are a multi-faceted and revolutionary force that extends beyond cryptocurrencies. Their ultimate goal is to empower people in a decentralized world, creating a trust-based crypto economy that challenges traditional intermediaries and transforms industries. Blockchains offer new capabilities in technical, business, and legal realms, and their impact on industries is expected to be game-changing. The ten key characteristics of blockchains, including their decentralized computing infrastructure, transaction platform, and distributed accounting ledger, are crucial in understanding their future impact. The Proofs Pyramid model highlights the spectrum of services that can be offered using blockchain’s ability to prove the timing and order of events, from wedding registries to smart contracts. Overall, blockchains have the potential to achieve accessibility, security, and decentralization to a degree that was first envisioned with the Web, and it is important to have a broader understanding of their implications beyond their association with cryptocurrencies.

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The Ponzi Papers Part III: The scheme laid out in full

Part I
Part II

You’re likely wondering where all this is headed, so I will tell you.

Just because I uncovered these things in dribs and drabs and confusion doesn’t mean you need to, so let’s shine some light in this rabbit hole.

If you stick around, you won’t get concrete proof: there is no smoking gun, no four-part interview where the masterminds of this scheme explained everything out of hubris. Our evidence will often be circumstantial, and it will take many forms.

Explaining why will take a while, but this is what I believe. This is the only framework I found that made sense of what I’ve seen, and I am confident that I can convince you of the same:

• Several famous household names have built their careers off of Ponzi schemes, going back at least to the 1980s.
• They saw the potential for decentralized networks and digital currency as future technological advances that would allow them to replicate and grow their schemes in new ways.
• As the internet blossomed, replication was possible on an entirely new level. Extremely successful, extremely well-known tech companies were established in explicit support of this new network of Ponzi schemes through digital currency expansion, data harvesting, and the monopolization of online communication networks. Schemes that used to be the stuff of seedy families out of Dallas could now be reproduced around the world.
• Multiple universities served as research hubs in direct service of these schemes, developing real and fake technology for them, but also crafting PR strategies and developing legal arguments around banking and patents to support them.
• This international group of Ponzi schemers created Bitcoin with the express purpose of stealing money from investors. They developed three specific new technologies in the crypto space that allowed them to steal cryptocurrency assets, hide their digital footprints, and build a high-frequency trading network so they could shuttle those assets around the world in a dark global, liquidity pool. Jamie Dimon summed it up nicely when he called Bitcoin a “decentralized Ponzi scheme.”
• The replication of this scheme and investment in it has grown dramatically in the years this scheme has unfolded.
• Some well-known university and foundation global investment initiatives are poorly-hidden international money laundering fronts in service of this scheme.
• The entire cottage industry of “effective altruism” was created to justify the massive amounts of wealth that moves through these money laundering fronts, and to challenge any ethical qualms that the scheme’s growing list of investors had about it.
• The collective theft has been so large that it has literally caused global inflation, as countless people spend more than they have, unaware that the three trillion dollars they’ve invested in Ponzi schemes has already been stolen from them.
• Reputable media establishments have been purchased or created in order to shape public understanding to the scheme’s benefit. This is most obvious with Binance’s acquisition of Forbes, but extends well beyond it.
• The scheme has made notable inroads into our political systems, with co-conspirators in various parliaments, senates and executive offices. The role of two co-conspirators in particular raises serious questions about a U.S. Presidential election, (and I’m not talking about crypto titan mega-donors Sam Bankman-Fried and Peter Thiel).
• The run on Silicon Valley Bank was intentional and years in the making, conducted by several powerful VC firms who had been investing in the cryptocurrency scheme since the beginning. The scheme’s media tentacles had long positioned Bitcoin as a stable asset in tough economic times in service of this, which helped cause its dramatic rise following the bank run, discouraging victims from withdrawing funds and attracting more. The bank run also gave the schemers $2 billion through the movement of customers from Rippling to Brex, which was established for this purpose.  
• They did this knowing that one of their major fraudulent liquidity pools, Silvergate Bank, would go insolvent, as all Ponzi schemes do, hence the timing. There was a sudden resignation in service of this part of the scheme.
• Signature Bank, Credit Suisse and Bear Stearns all collapsed for similar reasons as Silvergate: all serving as slush funds for this growing network of Ponzi schemes.
• Critical to keeping the growing scheme from being exposed was a child sex blackmail network, developed and perfected by Jeffrey Epstein, just as he was trained to do at the Dalton School. This network lives on in his absence, in part through documents hidden on snooker websites.

I’ve painted this as a wretched and villainous affair so far. It certainly is, but there is another lens worth viewing it through:

This is the story of a bunch of prep school kids and nepo babies who realized they could play god a long time ago, blackmailing each other into complicity while they did crimes and stole money for decades, and then just kept on doing it until they stole trillions of dollars and crippled the world economy. It isn't a great endgame strategy: You might think the tech billionaires have cryogenic freezing technology and bunkers on Mars coming, but those are mostly just Ponzi schemes too, it turns out. This is the stupidest criminal enterprise in human history.

They invested billions and billions of dollars, leveraging some of the world’s most powerful research institutions, writing new laws, building machinery around the world. They funneled the country’s smartest rich kids right into it, for nothing, for a sham, for an old-timey grift; all so they could be VIPs at Coachella and dick around on yachts.

They destroyed newspapers, sabotaged education systems and invented conspiracy theories so we wouldn’t find out their whole careers were frauds and maybe they sexually abused children. It’s Anna Delvey becoming hundreds of the most important people on the planet. It’s a goddamn Vonnegut novel.  

So. Back to the rabbit hole?

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We’ll learn quite a bit more about Ponzi schemes later on, but for now we’ll cover the very basics: In a Ponzi scheme, the scammer raises money from investors by telling them about some investment, but they don’t actually invest it in that thing; they just pocket the money instead.

Here’s a standard example, it turns out: I’ve got some drilling rights on land in West Texas you’ll never see, but I tell you all about the fancy mapping software we’re using and the trustworthy businessmen saying the industry is booming and you give me some money. I might stage some drilling, or do just enough to make the operation seem believable, but the majority of the work never happens, your money gets funneled elsewhere, and one day the penny stock you bought into goes to zero.

Now that that’s out of the way, here’s a bunch of stuff you probably didn’t know about famous billionaire Richard Branson, the most public investor in that fraudulent-looking company Clinkle.

If you don’t know Branson at all, you’ll get a fair introduction in this 1998 interview on Conan in which he appears to immediately sexually assault Salma Hayek; makes her give him a massage; repeatedly grabs her; jokes about having sex with her on his airplanes and throwing her out of a hot air balloon, making all parties deeply uncomfortable. At best he’s an absolute creep. (This is the only Branson interview I’ve watched, but I suspect he tips his hand as a monster in many of them)

He gets an extra cheeky grin when he talks about how his international modeling agency (which he calls “Virgin Girls”) famously recruited Kate Moss in an airport when she was 14 years old.

He was a known associate of Jeffrey Epstein, showing up in his little black book.

The cult NXIVM hosted multiple events on his private Caribbean island.

His various corporate and personal holdings mainly exist in Caribbean shell companies.

In 1971, he was convicted of tax evasion. He had developed a scheme to avoid paying British taxes on his record sales by first taking them across the border and then sneaking them back to sell domestically.

While his Virgin Group conglomerate is best known for airlines, music and space travel (and cell phones and credit cards and…), he’s had more than a few suspicious business ventures:

• Virgin Orbit promised space tourism, being valued at over $3.7 billion. The rockets made six flights over three years (four of them successful), before laying off 85% of their staff and suspending operations two weeks ago. Ponzi schemes sound like this.
• Virgin Nigeria was a joint venture between Virgin Group and Nigerian investors. Five years after forming, they suspended all flights to London and Johannesburg (both popular flights out of Nigeria, one would assume). Virgin said they were looking to sell, and took “Virgin” off the name, but kept their 49% stake. In 2012, they fired all their staff “for being disloyal” and ceased all local, regional and international operations. Ponzi schemes sound like this.
• Branson predicted Virgin Cars  would sell 24,000 cars in its first year, but it only sold half that three years later. Two years after that, it ceased all operations. Ponzi schemes sound like this.
• Virgin Hyperloop raised $400 million to develop vacuum trains. Last year, they abandoned plans for human rated travel and fired half their workforce. Ponzi schemes sound like this.
• Virgin Oceanic was billed is an undersea leisure adventure to the deepest part of the ocean. This service never came to fruition and the project was put on hold indefinitely. Ponzi schemes sound like this.
• Virgin Cola suffered some wild misfortune when a Coca-Cola executive assembled SWAT teams to fly to the UK with briefcases full of money to pay retailers to get Virgin Cola off the shelves. This Coke executive later became the manager of Virgin Group’s bank accounts. This sounds like they intentionally tanked their own company, which is something Ponzi schemes often do to justify the disappearance of funds.
• Virgin Vie was a makeup company that employed over 7,000 consultants, and received an Innovation and Excellence award Direct Selling Association. Ten million dollars of Virgin Vie’s revenue went right back to Virgin Group to take “Virgin” off the name. They discontinued several lines, liquidated, and owed over £5 million that most creditors would not receive. This one’s a switcheroo: pyramid schemes sound like this.
• Virgin Atlantic invested over £135 million in Virgin Connect though the website offered little more than an FAQ about future plans. In 2020, they ceased all operation. Money laundering fronts sound like this. Clinkle sounds like this too.   
• Virgin Money Australia was a credit card that partnered with WestPac bank. Bob Joss, the Stanford professor who wrote the highly suspicious offshore banking case study, was the CEO of WestPac at the time. This may have brought Branson and Joss together pre-Clinkle.

Note that this is just from browsing Wikipedia and is what immediately struck me as worth noting; it is likely that other Virgin tentacles sound like Ponzi schemes or other criminal enterprise as well.

I do wonder, for instance, why an unethical man who owns massive international shipping concerns would take such a strong interest in leniency for a heroin trafficker in Singapore.

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Now that we’ve spent some time in facts, would you indulge me on something a bit more speculative?

I wouldn’t dare suggest the architects of this scheme actually did reveal everything in an interview written in code out of unbelievable hubris, hidden on a website owned by a co-conspirator. That’s a bit too fanciful, even for this story.

Secret codes are a recipe for confirmation bias: sure, I could say that snooker means blackmail and poker means Ponzi scheme and Beevers means Branson, but why couldn’t I say snooker means money laundering and poker means The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Beevers means Josh Kushner, you know?

Still, part one’s snooker child protection policy was super weird, and this rabbit hole has taken me to some very strange places.

With that in mind, could you Google “The Unabridged Story of the Hendon Mob” and save all four parts? If reality lines up with this theory at its strangest, I suspect it won’t be available much longer.

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Following is a handpicked list of Top IPTV sites with their popular features and website links. The list contains both open source (free) and commercial (paid) software.

Legal Disclaimer: This article is purely educational. Guru99 doesn’t own, host, operate, resell, or distribute any video streaming site/apps, addons, IPTV, or services. The page contains some unverified services, and we are not certain whether they hold legal licenses to distribute the content. Guru99 does not verify the legality of each app/service in all regions. Do your due-diligence if you use any of the unverified apps/services, and stream only content that is available in the public domain. The end-user shall be solely responsible for the media access.

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• It is packed with hundreds of Sports channels from all over the world like the NFL, MLB etc.
• Very good and friendly customer support assists you 24/7.
• It supports IPTV Smarters, Smart GSE, TiviMate, LazyIPTV, Kodi and many other apps.

👍 Pros👎 ConsOffers over 19 thousand live TV channels worldwide.Offers very few payment methodsProvides more than 50 thousand VOD, EPG, Movies, and TV showsThe standard plan comes with one connection.Comes with a large number of stable servers.Supports files like M3U, Enigma, and MAGIt comes with 24 hours customer care support.

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2) IPTVGREAT

IPTVGREAT is one of the best IPTV services providers that offer 5 Simultaneous login with one subscription.

You can avail free Trial and purchase plans within the app and enjoy contactless seamless streaming experience.

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• Simultaneous viewing upto 5 devices
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• MAG, EPG, and Enigma are supported by this service.
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• Worldwide service: USA, CANADA, UK, Caribbean Islands, South America, Africa, South Indian, French, Arabs and more … IPTVRESALE
• 24/7 Customer Service, Professional and Friendly
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IceFlash OTT is a leading provider of high-quality IPTV services. They offer more than 18,000 channels and 65000+ Videos on demand, including movies and TV series. IceFlash OTT has US, UK, and other PPV sections with F1, Horse Racing, MotoGP, NBA, NFL, UFC, and international events up to 4k and 8k quality streaming.

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Features:

• Streaming Quality Up to 8k available
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• Works with or without a VPN
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5) IPTVbuilders

16k+ live channels, 60k+ movies, and 10k+ series with HD, FHD, and UHD available. Updated and their strong server offers buffer-less streaming. Three to four connections are available with one username.

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Features:

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• Up to 4 Connections are Available
• Updated server with latest movies, series, and sports events
• Easy Refund

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6) Tribe IPTV – Best for Provides about 20 packages of VOD

Tribe IPTV is one of the best IPTV services that provide installation services on streaming devices to watch live TV. It enables you to add or remove your favorite channels.

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Features:

• Provide more than 7,300 live channels
• Offers VOD options for movies and TV series
• PPV and major sports packages
• Major News and International Channels
• Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
• Provides customer support through live chat and email

👍 Pros👎 ConsIt is compatible with popular IPTV PlayersThe standard plan only comes with one ConnectionOffers Electronic Program Guide (EPG)Provides about 20 packages of VOD.You can contact Online and Skype

Key Specs:

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VPN Friendly: Yes
Number of Channels: 20 packages of VOD
Geolocations: Global
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Payment options for subscription: Accepts PayPal and Credit/Debit
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Free Trial: Yes

Visit Tribe IPTV >>

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Features:

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• Provide a completely free installation guide from beginning to the end
• Share processes and data secure a need to know the basis
• Offers Premium Channels From the U.K., USA, Canada, & Other Countries

👍 Pros👎 ConsIt enables you to watch your favorite Shows and Channels on Any Device, From Any LocationDoesn’t offer more than 2 screen packages.The server uptime is 99.99% providing no buffering at all.A limited number of payment methods are available.They are offering Enigma, M.A.G., and M3U files.

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Number of Channels: 19000 + TV Channels
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Necro is one of the best IPTV providers that allows you to watch your favorite movies and TV shows on multiple devices without paying any additional subscription fees. It also offers specific packages and premium plans for additional features.

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Features:

• Necro is one of the best IPTV providers that has a great lineup of English TV channels.
• It is one of the best IPTV subscriptions that provide support via tickets and community forums.
• Good customer reviews
• Compatible with popular IPTV Players
• This IPTV Android player Offers Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
• The standard plan comes with 2 connections

👍 Pros👎 ConsIt offers huge library of T.V. channels and movies.Does not have any refund policyIt provides full support for Smart TV.This IPTV service is available on every device you own, and it even works on your phone.

Key Specs:

Pricing Plans: Plan starts at $11.99 per month. Discount on Half Yearly and Yearly Payment.
VPN Friendly: Yes
Number of Channels: 2000+ live sports, news, movies, and kids’ channels.
Geolocations: Worldwide
IPTV location locked: No
Payment options for subscription: PayPal, Bitcoin, and Credit/Debit
Supported Devices: Android, iOS, and FireStick
Free Trial: 72-hours free trial

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9) Comstar – Best for Android APP

Comstar is one of the best IPTV service providers in all top countries. It is one of the best IPTV subscriptions that helps you search for all your favorite channels and movies with ease.

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Features:

• This IPTV offers great quality and stability.
• Comstar manages EPG and also covering most of the channels.
• Offers all your premium movie channels, including STARZ, Cinemax, HBO, and more!
• EPG TV Guide helps you to find the TV channel you are seeking.
• It helps you to manage EPG and covers most of the channels.

👍 Pros👎 ConsSupport across 50+ CountriesOnly one connection per account is allowedNo recurring billing as it works on a pay as you go modelNot have descriptions for all the movies and showsCustomer support was quick to respond to any of my queries

Key Specs:

Pricing Plans: $14.99 per month. Discount on 3 months, 6 months, and Yearly Payment.
VPN Friendly: Yes
Number of Channels: 10,000+
Geolocations: Worldwide
IPTV location locked: No
Payment options for subscription: Credit card, Debit card, Bitcoin.
Supported Devices: Mac or PC, iOS, Apple TV, Android, Chromecast, Fire TV, Linux, Fire Stick, etc.
Free Trial: Yes- 48 hours

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10) DirecTV – Best for multiple devices.

DirecTV is an IPTV streaming service provider that offers Live TV and on-demand titles. It allows you to watch your favorite movies and TV shows with a compatible device, or you can also stream with the DirecTV device.

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Features:

• It provides support for three simultaneous devices
• Provide an option for parental control.
• Switch between live T.V. and apps with one mouse click.
• Free premium channel for three months

👍 Pros👎 ConsIt offers four steaming tv packages, including Live fox news, entertainment, and sports.DirecTV Stream packages only include 20 hours of DVR storage, which is quite less.Record multiple channels at the same time and stop fighting over the remote.It is not compatible with most game consoles and some smart TVs.Offers more significant numbers of live NBA TV channelsThis VOD streaming service has a library of content that is available 24/7 for subscribers

Key Specs:

Pricing Plans: Plan starting at $69.99 per month for 160+ channels. Discount on two months plan.
VPN Friendly: Yes
Number of Channels: 140+
Geolocations: U.S.A, U.K., Canada, & Other Countries
IPTV location locked: Yes
Payment options for subscription: Credit Card
Supported Devices: Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, Firetv, iOS, and Android.
Free Trial: Yes

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11) Philo – Best for Customer Service and Steaming Quality

Philo is one of the best IPTV service providers, which offers 60+ channels. It allows you to record an unlimited amount of live or future shows in your DVR. It enables you to stream three devices simultaneously.

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Features:

• No credit card is required at the sign-up
• Bring the multiplex home with ns of movies.
• Allows you to create up to 10 profiles per account.

👍 Pros👎 ConsYou can watch live and save unlimited shows to watch laterDoes not include local live channelsIt allows you to browse a huge library of content available on-demand.There is no sports contentYou can watch on multiple devices.

Key Specs:

Pricing Plans: Plans start at $25/month. Discount on Yearly Plan.
VPN Friendly: Yes
Number of Channels: 60+ movies, sports, entertainment, and news channels.
Geolocations: U.S.A. only
IPTV location locked: No
Payment options for subscription: Credit/Debit card
Supported Devices: Roku, Android TV, Apple TV, Android, iOS.
Free Trial: Yes- 7 Days

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12) IPTVGang

IPTVGang is an online live streaming service that offers over 30,000 Free and Premium Channels. You can watch all channels from around the globe in HD, Full HD, or 4K , and watch your favorite channels, movies tv shows, from any location on Any Device.

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Features:

• The latest Movies and Web Series are uploaded frequently.
• Offers premium worldwide sports channels with no more pay per view for sports events
• It offers many dedicated channels and the newest movies for kids
• Movies and Web Series are uploaded frequently.

👍 Pros👎 ConsOur IPTV Service Is Always Up 99.99 % Of the Time!Not very good Kodi AddonsSolid IPTV Service, Without Buffering and FreezingDoes not have any expensive Cable Bills.

Key Specs:

Pricing Plans: Plan to start at $15 per month. Discount on Quarterly, Half-yearly, and Yearly Plans.
VPN Friendly: Yes
Number of Channels: 14000+
Geolocations: Global
IPTV location locked: No
Payment options for subscription: PayPal, Credit and Debit Card, and Cryptocurrency
Supported Devices: iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows, etc.
Free Trial: Yes

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13) RocketStreams – Best for Multi-Platform Device/App Support

RocketStreams is a Bitcoin IPTV service that provides ultra-fast access to HD IPTV streaming. It offers a vast selection of IPTV movies and T.V. shows instantly.

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Features:

• Gain unlimited LIVE HD access to every sports channel from around the world.
• It provides unlimited access to 3000+ channels from around the world and a vast selection of videos on demand.
• RocketStreams provides ultra-fast access to HD IPTV streams.

👍 Pros👎 ConsYou will get unlimited LIVE HD access to every sports channel worldwide.Not provide support for many devicesYou will never find Freezing, buffering, and slow loading speeds issues.Multi-Platform Device/App Support

Key Specs:

Pricing Plans: Plan starts at $ 11 per month. Discount on 3-month,6 month, and Yearly Plans.
VPN Friendly: Yes
Number of Channels: 3000+ Live Streams & VOD
Geolocations: Global
IPTV location locked: No
Payment options for subscription: PayPal and PayPal Express Checkout
Supported Devices: Android, iOS, Kodi, X-BOX, etc.
Free Trial: 24 hours

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How to cast IPTV on FireTV?

Here are steps to cast IPTV on FireTV:

Step 1) Make sure that your smartphone and FireTV are connected using the same Wi-Fi network.

Step 2) Now, you need to use a smartphone to download the app called BubbleUPnP. Open the Google Play Store, type in “bubbleupnp” in the search bar, and download and install it.

Step 3) Once BubbleUPnP has completed downloading and installing, open up the app.

Step 4) In the BubbleUPnP app, you will see a Cast button on the lower right-hand side of the screen.

Step 5) You will see a sub-menu pop-up that displays connected devices to the same network. You need to click on the Chromecast option.

Step 6) Next, your smartphone should be ready to cast to your TV via Chromecast. After that you need to click on the Playlist button at the bottom of the main screen.

Step 7) Click on the Menu button in the top right-hand side corner.

Step 8) A sub-menu will now appear. Click on Add Stream URL.

Step 9) Next, you need to type or paste it in and then click on OK.

Step 10) After the files are done downloading and installing, your IPTV URL will now be activated. It will help you to begin playing on your TV via Chromecast.

FAQ:❓ What Is IPTV?

IPTV is a short form of Internet Protocol Television that helps users pick and choose what type of content they want to watch it live On-Demand.

💥 Which are the Best IPTV service Providers?

Following are some of the best IPTV service:

• Xtreme HD IPTV – Best IPTV Service at affordable prices
• TyphoonLabs TV – Best for unlimited access to the world of entertainment.
• FalconTV – Best IPTV to watch anywhere!
• IceFlash OTT – Best for Multiple connections Plan
• IPTVbuilders – Four connections are available with one username
• Tribe IPTV – Best for PPV and major sports packages
• IPTV Trends – Best IPTV providers with 19000+ Channels
• Necro – Best for Great lineup of English TV channels.

⚡ Is IPTV Legal?

Yes, it is legal if it is used to watch legit and free-to-air content. If it is used to watch any illicit content, then it is illegal. Some unverified IPTV box services do not have the proper licensing, so they would be considered illegal.

🏅 What are the types of IPTV ?

Two types of IPTV services are:

Verified IPTV Services:

These IPTV Apps services are available through popular app stores like Amazon App Store or Google Play. It is legal to watch because they have been approved to be in these popular app stores. Both Amazon and Google would be liable for copyright infringement if they allow illegal IPTV box services.

Unverified IPTV Services:

These are unverified services as they aren’t available within the popular app stores. These cheap IPTV providers require their subscribers to load an application that pulls in the live TV channels.

🌟 What are the common features of a good IPTV?

Here are some common features of a good IPTV:

• Minimal Buffering
• Allows you to use Multiple Devices.
• Offers a free trial.
• Affordable monthly plans
• Offers special packages according to users’ needs.
• Allows users to pay with PayPal, Credit card, Debit card, Bitcoin, etc.

❗ What are the pre-requisites to use IPTV?

Here are some important pre-requisites to use IPTV:

• High-Speed Internet is the most important aspect when you are planning online streaming with the help of IPTV.
• It would help you also considered your IPTV Download Speed
• Streaming live video from the Internet needs effective bandwidth through a high-speed Internet service.
• You need to make sure that the minimum download speed for IPTV is approximately 10 Mbps.

🚀 Is there a free IPTV?

Yes, there are free IPTV services. However, free IPTV services are usually unreliable and come with annoying ads and lower quality.

🔒 Is IPTV safe to use?

It depends on the IPTV service provider. Therefore, you should always use VPN when streaming with low-cost or free applications as we do not know where these apps are operating from and what they are logging in to.

👉 What to Look for When Shopping for IPTV?

There are various factors that you should consider when shopping for your IPTV service provider:

• Location: It is the most vital factor when choosing your IPTV service provider. You need to select the service which has geo support in your country.
• Device Compatibility: You should select an IPTV service provider that supports the device available for you.
• Channels: You need to select the channels and package according to your budget and requirements.
• Content quality and Buffering: Ideally, you should look for an IPTV service that offers HD or 4k support to enjoy the best viewing experience.

❓ What is the best sports IPTV streaming services and providers?

Here are some popular sports IPTV streaming service providers:

• FuboTV: NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and many other international sports.
• Sling: Sports packages include NFL, MLB, NBA, Tennis, Soccer, Golf, and more.
• Hulu: Offers sports steaming like NBA, Cycling, NFL, Golf, Hockey, Nascar, etc.

🏅 Why is IPTV becoming more and more popular?

IPTV is a fast-growing service that is a superior alternative to conventional television. It is known as an Internet protocol TV. IPTV works by using the Internet to play high-quality multimedia content. IPTV is a relatively new technology replacing cable and satellite televisions due to the numerous perks over these alternatives.

💻 What are common devices used for watching IPTV?

You can use IPTV websites on devices like iPhone, Android smartphone, tablet, laptop, computer, Fire TV stick, set-top boxes, Chrome cast, and many other devices.

⚡ Do you require a VPN for watching IPTV sites?

Yes, it is advisable to use a VPN tool when visiting IPTV sites or unblock region-specific restrictions. This helps you hide your streaming activities and keep you anonymous and safe online from hackers, site operators, ISPs, spammers, etc.

» Visit here to learn more about How to install VPN on Smart TV?

❗ Why isn’t a specific service or show available in my country?

Streaming services only have limited rights to show specific content in certain countries. Sometimes, they also have to separate streaming libraries for various regions. They also restrict access to users in one particular Location. It causes problems when you go on a holiday in a different region and cannot use the streaming services you paid for on your device.

In such a case, Virtual Private Network (VPN) helps you unblock geo-restricted platforms. A VPN helps you change your IP address and trick region-locked streaming platforms to think you are in a different country.

✅ Mention Some important IPTV Terms

Here are some Important IPTV terms:

• Catch Up: This feature allows you to view a past recording of a specific television show/event.
• Connection: It is the number of devices that you can use simultaneously on an IPTV service.
• EPG: Electronic Program Guide or EPG is an electronic listing of upcoming/past shows that helps you to be laid out in a nice graphical interface.
• IP Location Locked: It is a term used in different locations than where it was first registered.
• ISP: Internet Service Provider is the company which provides you the Internet service.
• M3U URL: It is a URL provided by an IPTV service that helps you use IPTV players such as TiviMate.
• PPV: This term is used for Pay Per View sporting events. In this type of IPTV channel, you need only to pay according to your view.
• VOD: A Video On Demand is a section that allows you to play movies and TV shows through the service.
• VPN: Virtual Private Network helps you to connect to the Internet anonymously by encrypting your connection.