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Saturday, August 17, 2024
Friday, August 16, 2024
Please help with compromised PC/ network cant stop.
Can someone please give me some recommendations as to what the very first steps for securing a Windows PC after wiping and reimagining? Someone has been able to connect to my not only my computer but my iPhone and galaxy tablet also. I do not know how they are doing this, it almost appears that they can connect even if my WiFi is turned off and I’m not even connected to the network. At least this is what the event manager is saying. It talks about terminal this and terminal that. I’ve never used direct connect nor have I ever even known that you can have a Bluetooth network which from what I’ve read can connect to machines and mobile devices up to almost a mile away. I always thought of Bluetooth as hooking up a speaker, or mouse or keyboard. Something very close by. As if the last time I had decided to reimage, I had come across 3 Bitcoin miners, all kinds of apps that I hadn’t installed and all sorts of Microsoft office databases using excel, word and other programs that I don’t use all that frequently. The list actually goes on and on and on. I wish I could log and I know that I can but I just do not know how to get a log to run from command line to a place like C:/users/*****/Documents which would make monitoring it much easier. Plus I am at the point that I don’t even know that I trust any program on my of because I have an intel processor yet most of the time that I check the driver it says AMD64 in its location path. I have found certificates that are not trusted and honestly I have even thought that my programs have been manipulated so badly so that for instance, Nord VPN , isn’t really doing anything or it’s not actually protecting me. I’ve been a Windows user since the late 1990’s however I have never kept up with the technology and it has become very complex. I did find a document or something written within this document which states that “They were targeting machines with the highest computing power. “ I’m running a Dell xos 13 which has some amazing specs but I worry that it’s going to be ruined as my last Alienware r13 happened to just die very suddenly without any indications.
I know that whoever it is hacked my router when I was in the UI online and noticed port forwarding was turned in and services were being forwarded. When I went to change the password for the admin login, I would go to change it and before I could do so a pop up would shoot up on my iPhone asking me to save a password full of swear words and gay slurs. Obviously not something that I had done. I tried changing this over and over and over and this person was able to do it faster than I could and I was standing right under the router in the basement. At that time, 2 years ago I decided no more router. Everything will be hard wired from that point on.
I have recently decided that I need a router. Not for computing but for a printer and an air purifier. I have purchased a mobile hotspot which I hard wire to my computer however it really doesn’t seem to do anything t I stop these things from happening. I have even tried putting this out of my mind for about a year because I just do not know what to do or who to go to and that no one believes me or can’t help me. The activity lately since adding a router along with a switch has become so blatant that it is impossible to ignore.
Are there any things that I can do right away with. Freshly installed image onto a 2 TB hard drive in attempt to lock the machine down solid? I do not use Active Directory, however I’d love to learn and I don’t have a server, (however I’d love to learn) but I’ve noticed time and time again that Active directory is being used and several servers show in command line or event manager. I have tried over and over to stop this because don’t even feel like the computer is my computer anymore. Sure it is right in front of me but its resources are being used by someone anonymously. This angers me and just recently I had swapped out hard drives yet found that the OS want running smoothly at all and in recovery mode I ran disk part and found that both 2TB SSD hard drives were practically full! I had to format both and re image once again. The image is over the internet straight from Dell, or at least I hope because it seems that everything I do is misleading.
Please help me…. I know the obvious basics like antivirus, firewall, malwarebytes etc but there has got to be policy, permissions, components and network adapters I can control and keep a detailed log. Whatever is happening, seems to be a cake walk for whoever is doing it and I do not stand a chance in stopping
JPMorgan Analyst Reveals: Bitcoin Mining Profitability Plummets to Historic Lows in August
JPMorgan Analyst Reveals: Bitcoin Mining Profitability Plummets to Historic Lows in August
Evolving Dynamics of Bitcoin Mining and Market Analysis
Decoding the Trends in Bitcoin Mining ProfitabilityEarly August witnessed a noticeable decline in the profitability of Bitcoin mining, coinciding with a significant uptick in network hashrate—a metric illustrating the cumulative computational power employed across the network. This period marked an all-time low in mining profits, attributed primarily to these substantial changes in hashrate.
The Strategic Dominance of U.S. MinersInterestingly, around this same timeframe, there was a surge in contribution by U.S. miners to the global Bitcoin hashrate—rising to an unprecedented 26%. This growth not only signifies increasing dominance by U.S. players but also hints at potential geographical shifts in mining power within the cryptosphere.
Financial Performance: A Closer Look at U.S.-Listed MinersThe market valuation for fourteen major U.S.-listed mining companies saw a downturn of 18% since late July—a statistic that reflects broader market dynamics and investor sentiment toward cryptocurrency assets. Despite disappointing short-term financial indicators, these entities still trade at double their proportional share based on four-year block rewards projections—suggesting investor confidence remains despite immediate setbacks.
Intricacies and Forecasts Linked with Network Hashrate Increases
August’s first half revealed an increment roughly equating to five exahashes per second (EH/s) bringing average operational powers near 621 EH/s. Although this marks progression, it still trails behind pre-halving peak levels by about 30 EH/s, hinting that prior momentum hasn’t fully recovered.
Hashprice Analysis: Evaluating Current Efficiency Levels
As of now, hashprice indices—which gauge profit margins from mining operations—are reportedly lower by nearly 30% compared to figures from December last year and stand around 40% under those before recent halving events. This persistent low performance potentially could act as a deterrent for further enhancements or investments into mining capabilities over upcoming months.
Resilience Amidst Price Volatility
The price adjustments post-halving show approximately a 5% decline; however looking across broader timelines provides more optimistic insights—exhibiting considerable increases year-to-date (35%) and doubling values when compared yearly (+104%). Such statistics underscore resilience within volatile markets where macroeconomic trends tendentially overshadow shorter flares or declines.
Forward-Thinking: Perspective on Industry Evolution
This comprehensive analysis underscores intricate dynamics shaping current bitcoin mining profitability alongside strategic maneuvers made by dominant players particularly from United States proving consequential both financially and technologically as they steer through evolving blockchain territories punctuated with substantial economic rubrics such as hash rates configurations extended beyond mere monthly evaluations positioning sector staples closer towards pivotal reinventions within ever-expansive crypto landscapes bearing implications directed towards futuristic intersections between computational expansions pledged against monetary instincts
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 Returns to Westergas 🚀
Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 Returns to Westergas 🚀
📅 Mark your calendars: October 9-10, 2024
📍 Location: Westergas, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Following the massive Bitcoin conference in Nashville this July, featuring none other than U.S. presidential candidates Donald J. Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 is back and promises to be a must-attend event for anyone passionate about Bitcoin and its future.
This year's theme? 🛠️ E*xploring the Future of Bitcoin. *Over 15 years, Bitcoin has transformed from a digital experiment into a powerful force in global finance. So, where does Bitcoin go from here?
Expect deep dives with industry leaders across tech, finance, and policy, exploring Bitcoin's role in economic empowerment, financial inclusivity, and global innovation. 🧠💡
🎤 Notable Speakers:
- Jack Mallers (CEO, Strike)
- Stella Assange …with more heavy hitters announced soon!
🌍 Anticipated Attendance: 5,000+ Bitcoin enthusiasts from around the world
Last year’s event featured big names like Edward Snowden and Eva Vlaardingerbroek. This year? Even bigger things are coming.
🎟️ Tickets & Updates: Secure your spot now before prices increase! Get all the details and stay tuned for speaker announcements here: Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024.
Get ready to shape the future of Bitcoin! 💸🌐 #BitcoinAmsterdam2024 #Bitcoin #Cryptocurrency #BTC #Finance #Tech
$BTC Price Below $58,000 What We Can Expect
Ah, the ever-fluctuating, heart-palpitating world of $BTC! Today, Bitcoin's price has been on a bit of a rollercoaster, which, if you're new to crypto, might seem like a normal Tuesday. Here's the scoop:
- Price Action: Bitcoin started the day with a bit of a yawn, but then, as if it had too much coffee, it dipped significantly after some macroeconomic news hit the wires. Despite some bullish indicators like lower-than-expected CPI, Bitcoin decided to play hard to get, dropping by up to 6.7% from its high. However, the crypto community, ever optimistic, sees this as a buying opportunity, not a cause for panic.
- Market Sentiment: The X posts (formerly known as tweets) are buzzing with a mix of panic and optimism. Some are pointing out that despite the dip, the macro conditions are still very bullish for Bitcoin. Inflation's down, interest rate cuts are on the horizon, and the halving event looms like a promise of scarcity, which historically has been good for price.
- Whale Movements: There's chatter about whales accumulating more Bitcoin, which, in crypto terms, is like seeing a giant ship start to turn; it might mean smoother sailing ahead.
- Technical Analysis: The order books showed some interesting dynamics with sell walls appearing and disappearing, suggesting that big players might be setting the stage for a recovery or stabilization.
- News Impact: A sudden drop was linked to a low CPI print, which, counterintuitively, might have spooked some investors expecting a different reaction. Also, the US government moving 10,000 BTC added to the day's drama, though the crypto community is used to such governmental plot twists by now.
So, today's Bitcoin saga? A mix of macroeconomic data, whale watching, and the usual crypto market rollercoaster, with a dash of hope that this dip is just a prelude to another climb. Remember, in the world of Bitcoin, every dip is an opportunity, and every peak, a chance to take profits or hold on for dear life.
The SUI appreciation/Skeptics thread
Why SUI ? Recently SUI has brought a lot of eyes on it, and in general almost all encounters and opinions on this matter are either 50% bullish or 50% absolute hate. No inbetween.
You rarely see someone with a neutral opinion on SUI, it's either people fall in love with it, or people just genuinely hate it.
So I'm making this thread to discuss SUI. I will be taking the side of the bulls.
Summary of general opinions on SUI (not mine but the general audience)
Negative:
VC token
High inflation/ Low float
Another L1
Centralised
It's better than Solana, but it's not 1000x times better to justify "killing it"
Positives
Best performing L1 by far
VC backed token
Institutionaly backed
The team
New cycle token
Great hardcore community
I want you before we dwelve into the analysis to remind yourself why you are here in the first place as an individual. Are you here to debate idealism or to make money? It's extremely important because that decision itself should impact your whole point of view.
I am here on a personal level to make money. I am not here for the "culture" or to make any statement. I am here to maximize my financial gains and provide for my family.
Being 3 cycles in, people keep telling people things will change, wether it's a "supercycle" narrative, or "this time it's different'. Granted some "aspects" change, but unfortunately things are always the same and the outcome is often the same.
The current markets
It is by no suprise to anyone in here that the current market sentiment is the following:
It's only meme coins, it's a meme coin supercycle and altcoins are VC infested garbage and utilities are useless, at least on crypto twitter, and you're seeing a lot of prominent big accounts pushing this narrative like Murad. (for their own benefit)
Bare in mind, these guys ARE the "VCs", you can just check any presale round, do your research, and bizarelly guys like Ansem and co will always be there.
I invite you to reflect on that. I'm not debating the fact whether altcoins or utility coins are useless or not, but to some extent there is at least "effort" being made into them, and the "perception" of these make the markets look less of a joke and more of a serious one.
While meme coins, require absolutely 0 effort.
Meme coins (the strong ones)
- Devs snipe 80-90% (they "hold the floor") : is this fairer than a VC being locked up for 2-3 years?
- Devs most of them have launched 1000 tokens before succeeding with 1 (there's a gang of a couple of devs running these every month, they are well known, but somehow no one is bothered by it)
- They get all the insiders very early on, who then shill to you at higher market cap and provide no value to attract retailers, but on the contrary to steal their money
- Vastly illiquid : that's great you made 1M$, can you sell it?
- Most likely outcome will evaporate and 1-2 will survive
I don't know about you guys, but that doesn't sound fair at all, on the contrary, looks like the VC coins are much fairer, because
1- the insiders and early people are very wealthy people accustomed to "pumping tokens", and are actively trying to make the space attractive to institutions and boomers, a net positive
2- The meme coin devs are mostly scammers that have launched 1000 tokens and are leeching "you" on every launch.
So again, reflect on this.
The meme coin phenomenon is extremely similar to:
2017 : BTC/BCH fork where people got genuinely disinterested in altcoins
2020 : People including very big accounts were "DEFI" only, and people were just randomly buying farming tokens and .finance tokens
We know how things ended up happening after.
SUI
Why SUI? My reasoning can apply to any token you actually like, it doesn't have to be SUI, but I picked SUI for these reasons.
New Cycle Token
Historically speaking, new cycle tokens attract a lot more new retailers for the following reason:
1- Teams have not "made it" yet and have the fire in them to push things hard
2- Budget and raises persist easier, allowing them to effectively deploy more marketing campaigns than compeition
New Meta
The Move narrative, coupled with the L1 traded (that always comes back as people love to see the big dog lose, wether it's ETH in 2021 against Solana, or Solana this cycle).
The Move langage is getting consensus amongst devs that it's the easiest to learn and the most efficient.
Documentations are very easy, and there are a lot of "fun" ways to learn move like:
https://letsmovesui.com/
Reminiscent of Web2 format of learning
It is also important to note that the MOVE langage is very similar to C++'s object oriented, making it so easy to build anything on it.
The technological aspect
This is the blabla part, and I know most don't even care about this, but it's also agreed that SUI is by far the fastest blockchain (the user experience on it is beyond insanity).
It is fair to say it has not been stress test, so I will give you points on that for counter argument.
Mystecity drives latency input and speed of transactions to below 0.3 seconds, which is instant, this brings a WEB2 experience.
The Team
Mysten Labs, ex META team, all stars , with the inventor of Move Sam Blackshear on board, how can you not be bullish on such a team.
Maybe you won't be, but normies, boomers and institutions sure do love credentials like this.
Community
The community is one of SUI's strong point compared to other new cycle tokens. SUI has a small but very hardcore community that isn't phased by price action, and that's what attracted me to SUI instead of Aptos for instance. It really reminds me of early Polygon days.
Their community events are packed compared to other competitors (i think you've seen the photos circulating)
Branding
The ticker is nice, SUI, and the water branding really is amazing.
Their designs are very good, the wallet is very easy to use and has this new age feeling to it.
Supply and market cap
The dark horse and the caveat to this equation, and listen I understand.
But, hear me out.
Do you believe in a Bitcoin going to 100-150k+?
In this case, would it not be logical that market caps and fdvs go higher this cycle than the previous ones?
For instance the 2017-2018 top's median top market cap was around 1B max, while in 2021 it was around 10-15B, which is a 10x-15x increase from just a 3x increase in Bitcoin price.
Can you not entertain the idea that mcap might as well increase, if not a 15x, but a 5-7x?
Also, let's not fool ourselves, in 2021 peak euphoria concepts like fdvs were non existent, the only thing that mattered was circulating supply, and that's what a new guy will look into
Also the monthly unlocks are perhaps harder to stomach in a dryer environment, but in an environment where assets start doing 1-5B$ in volume everyday, a 50-60M$ unlock a month isn't so bad.
TLDR
VC coins are good and will perform well as it is the market cycle, and SUI is one of them
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