Hey all,

Recently when reviewing an old drive I had I realized there was an unencrypted Bitcoin classic wallet that contains what is now worth around $550. The problem is this is on a windows 8 machine and Bitcoin classic is discontinued and I’m not sure how I can export the wallet to something newer like electrum as simply copying the exporting wallet.dat file I’m given and then importing with electrum gives an error that the wallet is not in its correct wallet directory. I also now run Linux instead of windows but am able to fire up a windows WM or dual boot on my laptop if necessary.

Does anyone have any idea if I can still access these funds with the changes to Bitcoin classic back to legacy and discontinuation of the wallet? I’m trying to sync now but from dev notes appears it won’t be able to fully sync with the modern chain. Im currently like 9 years and 6 weeks or something back while syncing lol.

Thanks for the help anyone, these funds are gravely needed as I recently and suddenly lost a job I loved and that provided more money than I’m able to find most places at the moment so this money would be a blessing. Thanks so much again.

I know there are other posts about speeding up the transaction, but I used the Blockchain App and there is no option to do so. Sent a normal amount of bitcoin with the standard fee I always use. Didn’t do anything differently than what I normally do. Can anyone help? Transaction has been pending for almost 5 days now. I confirmed on the blockchain.com website that the transaction is confirmed and is “Pending”. PLEASE let me know what I should do here….

I'd like to send some BTC to someone. How can I do this without them tracing my transaction and ultimately seeing my amount in my wallet, and vice-versa?

Do I have to get a new cold storage wallet and go to one of those kiosks in a random gas station to use fiat to purchase, then send that to my friend?

Thanks for suggestions. So far I've never sold nor moved money out from my cold storage. I really don't plan to, either, but eventually it'll happen.

So, I would like to invest $280 into Bitcoin every month until 2027. I plan on buying from cash app. However I'm not sure if it is safe to just keep it in cash app? I've read that it's best to keep in a offline wallet but, is it really necessary? If I do get a personal wallet, is the Trezor safe 3 on Amazon a good wallet? What else should I consider before investing in Bitcoin?

Hi, I've a question about Lightning Network.

Is it secure to withdraw using Lightning Network to my cold storage wallet? I've read a few articles and it said Lightning nodes should be online. How about wallets? I'm planning to add my withdrawal adrresses on my online laptop as watch address.

My cold storage idea: I've an unused laptop and planning to install a Linux Distro on it (Offline) and transfer Electrum Wallet (also offline) on it. I'll have paper back up (Seed) also I'll have USB drive wallet back up (encrypted with pw) & Electrum SW.

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Has anyone signed up for strike in the UK?

Made an account over a week ago and still not heard anything back. Anyone got any idea how long the approval process took for them?

For the last few months at least I’ve been seeing exorbitant fees on Kraken - 4.95%!!!

That’s insane. Am I doing this wrong?

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Bitcoin is more than just a digital currency; it’s a revolutionary technology that promotes decentralization and financial freedom. What excites you most about Bitcoin?

I wonder how many of yall use lightning wallets to pay for daily needs. I am trying to inculcate this new habit of asking all the new vendors i come across that do you accept bitcoin? I suppose if a huge number of people start doing this, its only for greater good. I’m doing this in area’s near Hammersmith, London since last 3 months and have got one newly setup business to start accepting bitcoin through lightning:) Thoughts?

I am looking for a job in the Bitcoin/Crypto sector. I have professional experience in finance, accounting, and marketing. I have completed vocational training in commercial office management and am seeking a future-oriented job in a company involved with Bitcoin/Crypto. I am also open to entering a position as a career changer. Does anyone have experience or tips on how I can find such a company and start a job there? I live in Germany and am 30 years old. Due to my great personal interest, I have accumulated a lot of knowledge and am currently pursuing a portfolio management express course where I learn about investment and trading strategies. I will also be attending BTC Prague next year (2025). I am open to any help and happy to hear from you.

Greetings and thanks

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the federal police liquidates those assets. they have to. same with all other assets. if the government wants to have specific asset classes they need to decide it politically via parliament not because they seized some criminal guys assets.

Currently I'm buying fractional amounts of Bitcoin as CFD's.

Just wondering if I should switch to a platform where I'm buying actual Bitcoin? Is there an advantage to this? Honestly I'm not interested in using it as a currency or transfering it to a wallet. Purely as an investment. But wondering if I'm in a better position owning actual coin rather than CFD.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RgBqQ1szRg

Am i missing something? I would imagine hoarding BTC is the move.

I was busy with life but bitcoin kept asking for my attention so I raad about it. I am a dreamer, and I appreciate freedom. So I was convinced after doing some due diligence.

It does fit the vision for the next phase of human development. Just the idea that we can travel freely and be using a unified currency is just so good and so valid. Truth always wins! Because the limits of freedom that we have today are rooted in our own fears.. and thieves thrive of that fear, limiting our freedom more. Once we decide to get rid of them, we will live our full potential.

It so happened that the germans were selling giving me a good discount for entry.

It is also great to connect with like minded people. Because if you buy bitcoin because you believe in those values.. you believe in truth, goodness and oneness of humanity, then we are family.

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