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Bitcoin symbol ₿ on iOS

archangel22 — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:50:49 +0800

GOOGLE INTRODUCES BITCOIN SYMBOL ON IOS KEYBOARDS
https://bitcoinist.com/google-bitcoin-symbol-ios-keyboard/

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Bitcoin & Lightning Network

archangel22 — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:54:24 +0800

//This is just my personal understanding on Lightning. Just sharing as I also still learning//

Lighting Network (LN) is still very early in terms of UI and UX, bugs here and there. But if you already own some Bitcoins and get the basic of it, I can assure you it's pretty easy to get a hold on Lightning.

Resources:
What's better than the original source right?
https://lightning.network/
No altcoin. No ICO. No trading. Just a Layer-2 protocol built on top of Bitcoin. To transact Bitcoin way faster and unfairly cheaper.
Remember - this is to send Bitcoins.

Do you have to understand the technical? Need to mine it? Run full node?
You can. But I try to be honest and say I dont have time to 100% understand the codes & software development. The devs have developed a good, working software that can be used. Greatly appreciate it.
Everyone can code, but not everyone will code or become expert on coding. So I will contribute in other way.
That being said - if you want total control - running full node is the way to go (Both Bitcoin node & Lightning node)

And luckily today (big thanks to the devs) just like many of us did with Bitcoin earlier back then, you just have to use it:
1) Setup a desktop wallet or Android wallet app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lightning.walletapp)
2) Have few dollars to spend and try out new tech
So we go straight to using it.

Can you lose Bitcoin on LN?
Yea sure (keep your FUD, Bitcoin-haters). Yes you can lose money, it's still very early tech. Be prepared to be called reckless.
So dont put all your valuable Bitcoins on LN. Yet.
Still, LN is a very interesting tech. Like Bitcoin on early days.
Sending Bitcoin within LN can be as low as RM0.0003.

Ok I got my LN wallet up. Whats next?
1) Put some Bitcoins on it (You dont have spend more than $5; ~RM18) - again, just like Bitcoin, consider this for learning purpose)
2) Open channel. Convert Bitcoins to Lightning ready (you need to pay Bitcoin txn fees, just like you normally pay for sending Bitcoin)
3) You can see your Bitcoin balance on Lightning
4) Before you can receive any Lightning payment, you will first need to spend some.
5) Try few stores!
- Bitrefill & BitcoinPayBill - Mobile credit top up ( I use Bitrefill few times in here & overseas)
- Joltfun - Buy games (Steam etc)
- Satoshi Place - online graffiti/drawing board (paid for pixels you used)
- Y'alls - Earn and pay for articles
- MMOGA - buy game currency (which is just another altcoins - but at least have actual use case where you can spend the coins in an actual game)

many more sites but I dont think I can share here. *whisper: lightning(spin)

6) After some spending, you can now receive some Bitcoin on LN. The wallet will tell you the max amount of Bitcoin you can receive.
The more you spend, the more you can receive.

so far that's all. hopefully you can share you experience with Lightning as well and appreciate your feedback if anything.

http://lightningbitcoin.io/team.html - This is an altcoin. Not related to Lightning Network.

If you want to get your first altcoin...

archangel22 — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 03:15:44 +0800

Hello,

New to Bitcoin & cryptocurrency?

Interested to try and acquire altcoins like XRP, DGB, ADA, DOGE, XLM etc. but major exchanges disabled new registration?

You can also acquire coins from me. While waiting for exchange to solve this issue.

Steps:

1) Available only for coin listed on Bittrex(dot)com
2) Any amount of altcoin worth maximum 0.01 BTC, minimum 0.0005 BTC
3) PM me this:
- Altcoin name
- Altcoin public address
- Amount
4) I will quote you the value in Bitcoin + my Bitcoin wallet address
5) Send Bitcoin to that address (Adopt Segwit for cheaper fee and faster transaction! )
6) Once the transaction appear on my wallet/block explorer, even with pending confirmation (0-conf) - I will then send altcoin to your altcoin public address

Important before we barter coins!

//If exchange withdrawal is under maintenance, I won't be able to send coins to your wallet.

//This is not a quick-rich pump&dump scheme or any part of it, that's why I don't encourage large amount. Treat this as learning, or maybe a little bit of investing/speculation as long as you know what you're doing

//Be aware of coin's transaction fees youre acquiring. I will simply send amount you ordered. You order 100unit, I will send exactly 100unit and wont be responsible if miner or node collect transaction fees and you receive less than you ordered.

//I'm just trying this out. I don't really seek profit. Just enough to cover transfer fees and make it worth my time.

//I reserve the right to not quoting the price. Maybe due to volatility or other emergencies.

//This is a barter. So I'm not accepting altcoins back for whatever reason.

//Always do your own research and always invest money you are willing to lose.

Feedbacks are most welcomed.

Volkswagen plans to cut 30,000 jobs

archangel22 — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:10:01 +0800

Volkswagen has announced plans to cut 30,000 jobs worldwide with about 23,000 of the losses borne in Germany.

VW, still dealing with the aftermath of the emissions-cheating scandal, aims to rejuvenate its core brand, and develop new electric and self-driving cars.
VW says it will create 9,000 jobs as part of investments in new products.
The cuts should bring annual savings of €3.7bn (£3.2bn; $3.92bn) by 2020. VW and unions have been hammering out a plan to revive its fortunes since June.
Volkswagen chief executive, Matthias Mueller, said it was "the biggest modernisation programme in the history of the group's core brand".
"The VW brand needs a real shake-up and that is exactly what the future pact has turned out to be," he added.
The car giant - which employs 610,000 people in 31 countries - wants to increase the brand's profit margin from 2% to 4% and to do this it will need to improve productivity at its German plants by 25%.
It has 120,000 workers in Germany so the cuts represent a fifth of employees in its heartland.
Volkswagen has pledged there will be no compulsory redundancies and the top staff representative in Germany, Bernd Osterloh, said the new models would be built there: "The next generation of electric vehicles will be made here in Germany, not abroad."

Costly settlement
Volkswagen has been battling a crisis caused by its attempts to dodge strict US emissions limits.
It was revealed in the US last year that VW's diesel cars were fitted with software that "knew" when cars were being tested.
The company has agreed to pay $15bn in a settlement with US authorities and owners of about 500,000 vehicles.
Around 11 million cars worldwide have the software.
The VW group comprises 12 brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen passenger cars, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Analysis: Theo Leggett, business correspondent
Volkswagen is cutting 23,000 posts in Germany alone, but don't expect protests in the streets of the company's home town of Wolfsburg. This has been a hard-won deal drawn up after lengthy negotiations with union leaders. They call it the Future Pact.
No-one in Germany will be forced out - early retirement is likely to provide a large portion of the cuts. And VW is creating 9,000 'future proof' positions as part of a major investment in new technologies. Many workers will simply move into new posts.
What this plan really represents is a culture shift at Volkswagen. Even before the emissions scandal, it was clear the core brand in the group was underperforming, with profit margins well below those of its rivals.
The scandal provided the catalyst for a major shift towards electric cars and potentially self driving systems. In future VW may be making fewer engines and more electric motors, fewer gearboxes and more batteries. Software and sensors will become ever more important.
Such a transformation will cost money - at a time when VW is still paying the price for its emissions misdemeanours. So saving $4bn a year looks like a very good idea.

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inb4 agenda frau Merkel election promo - bring jobs back to Germany

WTR Middle Room Cyberia

archangel22 — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 23:29:17 +0800

FOR RENT -> 2(Two) unit MIDDLE ROOM, Cyberia Townvilla block E

- Rent: RM435 per room/month (utilities & internet are not included - shared among tenants)
- Includes: Shared bathroom, water heater, A/C, ceiling fan, internet 10Mbps Unify, curtain for the room
- House is semi-furnished
- House is nearby MMU shortcut gate
- MYOB & friendly housemate

Available as of 1st July 2015

PM / Whatsapp / SMS only - 016 609 7335
Pictures upon request

WTS Old gaming PC

archangel22 — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:34:05 +0800

Item(s): Full System + Monitor

Package includes: i5 750, GB gtx460, p7-p55m, 4gb ram, silverstone 560W (modulator), 1TB HDD

Price: RM 1300 (nego till let go)

Warranty: expired

Dealing method: COD

Location of seller: Cyberjaya or nearby. further area is possible if price is ok.

Contact method/details: PM

Age of item: 2yr+

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Item(s) conditions: function well

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Reason for sale: got laptop from office + not into PC game anymore

WTS Concert Tickets

archangel22 — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 10:49:25 +0800

Item(s): Avenged Sevenfold Concert Tickets, Live in KL 23 Jan 9, Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach

Package includes: 3 Tickets, Regular Zone

Price: RM208/ticket

Warranty:

Dealing method: Post/COD Klang valley area

Location of seller: KL

Contact method/details: PM

Age of item:

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Item(s) conditions:

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Reason for sale: Extra tickets

[WTS] PS3 Slim

archangel22 — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 09:11:27 +0800

Selling 1 unit PS3 Slim 2006A
Console
1 SixAxis Controller
Power Cable
HDMI Cable
No box
No warranty
HDD 1TB Internal
1 Original BD

Price : SOLD TO A NON-FORUMER
COD in Cyberjaya
Reason for Sale: Quit console gaming + funding for something else

PM for more details.

Thanks.

[WTB]Used LCD/LED

archangel22 — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:55:13 +0800

Item(s): /NATM/

Package includes:

Price:

Dealing method:COD

Location of buyer:Cyberjaya

Contact method/details:

Item(s) conditions:

Thank you.

OMG!

archangel22 — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:09:28 +0800

First trial... I LOL'ed big time.

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WTA Telegraphic Transfer

archangel22 — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 09:08:09 +0800

Hi guys, very good Saturday morning.
it's an urgent matter, no time for me to look the entire forum.
I want to know which bank provide International TelegraphicTransfer service for today(saturday) or maybe u c an pass a link of similar existing thread about this.
TQVM.

Indonesians in Malaysia protest Bendera

archangel22 — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 13:32:48 +0800

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NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 3 (PS3)

archangel22 — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:24:55 +0800

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SS ST56F and MSI GTX 470

archangel22 — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:34:17 +0800

Currently i have i5 750+5850
P7P55D-M
560W ST56F
Samsung DVD Driver
1 WD 500GB
1 1333MHz Performance RAM DDR3
5 months old.
i want to try the new Fermi gtx 470.

Some websites mentioned that minimum PSU should be at least 550W

Does my PSU suffice for GTX 470?
no overclocks and this will be temporary only (about 2 - 3 months) until i got new PSU

Thank you..