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Value 4 Value is starting to pick up steam with over 4000 podcasts now accepting bitcoin as payment for patronage and its only going to become more popular than it is today -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/v4v-monetisation-catch-on/ But will it catch on? We review the v4v model and why it may not be all its cracked up to be
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Establishing a lightning channel used to be a bit of a pain and a privacy issue but now with the launch of taproot and dual funded channels we have more privacy and better channel managment -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/what-is-a-dual-funded-lightning-channel/ Find out more about how dual funded channels work and why they make lightning in a non-custodial way even better to sue
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The EU wants to make it harder for bitcoiners in their region to use bitcoin privately and this is going to force EU bitcoiners to look for solutions -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/eu-removal-btc-non-custodial-privacy/ If you are in an EU country, find out what these new laws are all about and what you can do to move around them and secure your bitcoin without the prying eyes of the law on you at all times
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The new zebedee app now allows you to manage and play multiple games all ij. One app which makes it easier to keep up woth all the games —>> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/zebedee-app-opens-up-bitcoin-gaming-universe/ It also makes it easier to earn Satoshis for each game and consolidate your balances. Check out the latest app update today
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If you're looking for ways to spend your bitcoin without having to sell your bitcoin and get fiat then check out the bitcoin company app -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/bitcoin-apps-the-bitcoin-company-app/ The app allows you to buy vouchers and gift cards at your favourite retail stores and spend your bitcoin directly and anonymously. Find out more in our latest review
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Did you know you can help bitcoin companies with issues they may have and you can earn bitcoin in return -->> thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/bitcoin-bounty These are known as bitcoin bounties, find out how they work, where to find them and how you can get started earning bitcoin by helping bitcoin companies meet their goals
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The company working on the LND implementation of the lightning network has announced their bid to add stablecoins to the lightning network using a new protocol known as Taro -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/lightning-labs-adds-taro/ In our latest post we review what Taro is, how it works and why it's an important step in growing the use of the lightning network
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Many developers are working on new ways to add privacy to the bitcoin network and one new implementation is known as a whisper address -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/btc-whisper-addresses/ Find out more on how these addresses work, why you may want to use it and warnings around using a whisper address
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Do you like game show type games? Like wheel spinning and answering general knowledge questions? Well have it with you in your pocket with wheel of crypto -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/bitcoin-gaming-wheel-of-crypto/ You can test your skills and knowledge and also earn #bitcoin for your trouble, check out our latest review and give the game a spin or 2
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Bitcoin scams are a dime a dozen, we've seen so many of them over the years, and the shitcoins trying scam people and affinity scams galore -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/what-bitcoin-affinity-scam/ If you've never heard of bitcoin affinity scams, then check out the 4 types we've found and how to stay away from them
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Bitcoin dust is a situation where you have a UXTO that is so small that you cannot move it for the fees that it takes to move that bitcoin, this is known as the dust limit -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/what-bitcoin-dust/ Find out how this dust limit works, why people can create dust and how big the dust issue is on bitcoin and what you can do about it
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Have you ever wondered why the bitcoin price can fall in an instant? Its known as a flash crash and we take a look at what is considered a flash crash, why it happens and what to do about it -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/bitcoin-flash-crash/ Don't get caught out if its your first crash and learn how bitcoin trades before getting into the market
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If you're looking to use the #bitcoin lightning network but you don't have time to wait for confirmations on chain to open a channel you can use a method known as turbo channles -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/what-turbo-channels/ Find out how turbo channels work, what the risks are, why you would use them, where to use them and learn to use bitcoin and lightning more effectively
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When you're using #Bitcoin on the Lightning Network, you may not always have your node set up to send payments and rely on other nodes to get your payments to run through -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/btc-trampoline-payments/ This can be done using trampoline needs that will make lightning a lot easier to use without having to have your node up and running at all times
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If you're thinking about getting into #bitcoin mining but don't understand how it works or why it works -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/how-does-bitcoin-mining-actually-work/ Then check out our latest post, we cover the basics of bitcoin mining so you can get a firm understanding of how it works and why it is so important to maintaining the network
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If you're wondering how #Bitcoin plans to scale using the lightning network when it's still very much tethered to the base layer, you may be right, there is a limitation on non-custodial use when creating channels https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/btc-channel-factories/ However, a new proposal could help change that, the introduction of channel factories could seriously scale up lightning and make it even smoother for users to remain inside the second layer without the…
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#bitcoiners around the world are finding new and unique ways of merging their love for bitcoin with their business -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/bitcoin-business-bitcoin-bloem/ In our latest post we review how bitcoin mining and growing flowers can be combined and one dutch florist making waves with this unique combination
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Are you a music producer, singer or podcaster and would like to earn come bitcoin for your creative work? Wavlake is a new app that allows people to vote on your content using sats and you get to earn that value thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/wavlake-bitcoin-music-streaming-platform In our latest post we review the app, how it works, why you may want to use it, and how to get paid in #bitcoin
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If you're wondering how the lightning network is going to scale #bitcoin if you have to lock your bitcoin in a second layer, then you would be right it has become an issue but there are new options for fixing that -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/splicing-lightning-network/ Options like submarine swaps, dual funded channels and now channel splicing all give you more control over your money so you can use bitcoin and lightning more effectively
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I am trying something new to try and grow my Twitter account, if you have #twitter, would you mind following my account https://www.sats4likes.com/task/6baa15ec-ada8-4ce9-b8df-e0d51b97a045 I will pay you 10 sats to each new follower, simply use the link above, follow our account and click confirm
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If you want to get exposure to #bitcoin mining but you don't want to shell out the money to buy a mining rig or set up a hosted mining rig, you can purchase hash rate instead https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/what-blockstream-mining-note/ Using securities like the BMN you can buy hash rate today and have the bitcoin it mines sent to you over a 3 year period. Find out how the BMN works, where to buy it and why you would want one
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If you were a fan of Packman back in the day and would like to bring back those old feelings and earn some #bitcoin, then I recommend you check out EscapeQR the mobile game -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/bitcoin-gaming-escapeqr/ In our latest review, we check out the game, how it works, why you would want to play it and most importantly how you earn bitcoin from it.
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Did you know you can move stablecoins on the bitcoin network known as the liquid side chain, if you have a liquid enabled wallet your bitcoin address can send and recieve stabelcoins like USDT -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/stablecoins-liquid-network/ Find out more on how stablecoins work on the liquid network, where to get them, how to use them and why you may want to use this version of a stablecoin
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Shitcoin scams come in all shapes, sizes and time frames, and they are always attempts to get your money or bitcoin and leave you with something useless. One of the more obvious is the honeypot shitcoin -- >> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/what-are-honeypot-shitcoins/ A honeypot shitcoin gets its name from the idea that it’s a jar with a sticky substance inside, find out how they work and why you should avoid buying shitcoins
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Bitcoin mining is an expensive and miners are always looking to cut costs or find ways to reduce costs, so some miners and mining pools have opted for merged mining -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/merge-mining/ Merge mining is the option of mining a shitcoin along with bitcoin and then selling that shitcoin to cover your costs. Find out how merged mining works and how you can get started
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Do you want to have the feeling of bitcoin mining while playing mobile games? Now you can get the best of both worlds -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/bitcoin-gaming-bitcoin-miner-simulator/ Check out our latest review on the bitcoin mining simulator game, how it works and how you can earn real bitcoin by pretending to mine in game
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Shitcoins are no different from fiat currency, but a natural progression of the need for taking on risk to get more yield. If you do fall for shitcoins, you've probably felt the idea that you're still slipping behind and need to keep up -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/shitcoins-play-into-activity-bias/ That's what happens when you're in a system where there are different rules for different people and you actually using unregistered securities as money
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LOL looks like NC decided today was the day they would all go on holiday and freeze up! Well since so few people use this we site I guess it wasn’t much of an issue
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#Shitcoins promise you the world but they only drag you further into the world of #fiat and the need to constantly chase returns to remain ahead of others -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/shitcoins-play-into-activity-bias/ You're not beating the rat race, you're simply swapping your rat race for a new one. Learn how to break free and buck the trend using #bitcoin
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Do you like listening to podcasts and would like to tip some of the people you listen to? Do you have a podcast and would like to earn bitcoin and do less ad reads? -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/articles/bitcoin-app-fountain-podcasts-app/ Then you should check out the fountain app, it's a bitcoin-enabled podcasting app that allows you to tip and send messages to your favourite podcasters. Check out our latest review here
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Yesterday was freedom day in South Africa and when we get a day off, we Braai! It’s all we know how to do and we do it well!
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Multi-signature Bitcoin wallets are some of the most secure wallets going where multiple private keys are required in order to send Bitcoin from it. Managing your bitcoin wallet can be tricky for those are not technically inclined -->> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/security/managed-multi-sig/ Thankfully, there are companies out there that provide multi-sig management services which add an extra layer of security whilst removing the situation of a single point of failure if…
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There are several proposals to help scale bitcoin, the most popular being the lightning network and liquid network, but there are even more options in the work, one of those is the proposal of drive chains which would be secured by bitcoin miners -- >>> https://thebitcoinmanual.com/blockchain/drive-chains/ Find out how drivechains work, why they help scale bitcoin, what you can do with drive chains and why you would want to use them