(Part 2) Top products from r/Bitcoin

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We found 64 product mentions on r/Bitcoin. We ranked the 639 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.

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u/mrauchs · 5 pointsr/Bitcoin

Hey there,

Great idea that you chose to focus your research on Bitcoin.
When I first tried to grasp the inner workings of the technology, I found this post to be extremely useful: http://www.michaelnielsen.org/ddi/how-the-bitcoin-protocol-actually-works/ (it's a bit older, but still perfectly suitable for your purpose). Moreover, this article gives a good technical overview (http://www.ieee-security.org/TC/SP2015/papers-archived/6949a104.pdf) and this one is for a less technical audience (http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/aea/jep/2015/00000029/00000002/art00010). Finally, if you want to have a more comprehensive introduction to the system, get yourself a copy of "Mastering Bitcoin" (has already been suggested here) and of this new book (https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Cryptocurrency-Technologies-Comprehensive-Introduction/dp/0691171696%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q%26tag%3Dduckduckgo-ffsb-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0691171696). The latter is an excellent introduction into the technical and economic building blocks. There are plenty of other valuable resources publicly available, but the previously mentioned articles and books should be sufficient to get you started.

Good luck with your thesis!

u/tmotom · 1 pointr/Bitcoin

Ohh, jeez, you can buy the Bitmain Antminer here.

The smaller ones in between the Antminers are these, but for $10 more, you can get like 5 times the Mh/s with the Antminers. The Antminers are a lot more worth it; I just wanted something to fill in my empty spaces.

The cooling fan is this, but I've got a bigger clamp fan blowing on it so the whole rig doesn't burn my house down. Though, I haven't had much problem with heat. The cooling fan does enough to keep them cool, but when I had no cooling fan, it was hot enough to burn my skin and I found that out the hard way. The clamp fan is just there for insurance.

The Pi is gonna need a 4GB SD card, so make sure you've got a reader for that.

And you're correct. This is the least profitable thing you can do, my setup cost me roughly $150 a month and a half ago, and they've made me $2 worth of Bitcoins (.004 Bitcoin) that haven't even been transferred to me because Slush's pool send threshold is .01 Bitcoin. Though, the whole setup barely puts any strain on my electric bill.

It was fun putting it together and making it work, and it's a great conversation starter, but it has yet to prove me any monetary worth at all. Maybe I can buy something cheap on Overstock in a couple months, or I'll get really really lucky and mine a block.

u/TheGreatMuffin · 20 pointsr/Bitcoin

If I may - I humbly recommend to read a proper book on bitcoin, not some fluff piece.. Just assuming from the way that you chose your post title that you might be interested in a more substantial bitcoin reading :) Please ignore if that's not the case, don't wanna ruin your reading pleasure or anything.

Economic perspective: The Bitcoin Standard - The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking

Not technical at all, very beginner friendly, but also not a lot of practical information: The Internet Of Money

Gently technical, beginner friendly: Inventing Bitcoin: The Technology Behind the First Truly Scarce and Decentralized Money Explained

Technical deep dives:

u/moleccc · 1 pointr/Bitcoin

> Who?

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Swan-Improbable-Robustness-Fragility/dp/081297381X

> And yes. But that's just because that we can apply the Central Limit Theorem and assume the profits each day is normally distributed

> the central limit theorem (CLT) states that, given certain conditions, the arithmetic mean of a sufficiently large number of iterates of independent random variables, each with a well-defined expected value and well-defined variance, will be approximately normally distributed, regardless of the underlying distribution.

it's just a hunch, but models based on stuff like that might be the reason why the financial system is blowing up. When I read stuff like "independent random variables", the ludic fallacy (also from that book) comes to mind.

I can really recommend the book I linked above. Probably a good idea to write that thesis first, though ;)

u/benthecarman · 2 pointsr/Bitcoin

You should read The Bitcoin Standard, you see value from a weird standpoint. Generally, things gain monetary value because of how hard they are to obtain or create. Bitcoin is the more pure form of decentralized digital scarcity that no other coin can replicate. Bitcoin will always have value unless someone finds a way to make it not scarce anymore. Things like commodities are essentially the same way, sunlight is useful for creating energy but because it isn't scarce it has no monetary value, but something like oil which require work to get from the ground and refine to make usable energy, it then has value because of its scarcity. Bitcoin is in the same vein where it creates a digital entity that is scarce while also being digital which was never done before without a controlling 3rd party.

u/WorldLeader · 1 pointr/Bitcoin

Not sarcastic! If you are interested in international finance, this book is super readable and goes through a lot of the history behind why we have currency, insurance, bonds, options, and all sorts of fun financial instruments. The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143116177/

Really like where your head is at - always pays to be skeptical as an entrepreneur. I'm bearish on bitcoin but I like to hang out here to see if there are any interesting projects or opportunities in the crypto space.

u/Bamnyou · 1 pointr/Bitcoin

ColdTi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077CYKHZ6

That’s what I have... it’s really hard to engrave. It’s makes it indestructible but hard to stamp. I wouldn’t recommend.

I think I’m going to get this to replace it if I can’t get it engraved well. CryptoCurrency https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CLMK3WJ

If I end up with enough value stored in those words I’ll get a safe deposit box or a permanent safe to store it in.

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/Bitcoin

Doesn't steel rust? Besides, is it really a concern to spend like $20 for a couple of titanium plates to store what could potentially be worth thousands of dollars? But yeah sure, anything works. Just write it somewhere durable, and not paper.

u/NimbleBodhi · 5 pointsr/Bitcoin

Mastering Bitcoin by Andreas is a good start.

Also, the M1xolyd1an Youtube channel has a bunch of bitcoin programming tutorials. The same guy also has a decent book on Building Bitcoin Websites.

And if you're into Python, Sentdex has some great bitcoin programming videos that explain the protocol and demonstrates bitcoin trading with Python.

Also, the Bitcoin Dev Resources and Lightening Dev resources.

u/Plumerian · 13 pointsr/Bitcoin

This is great so far. Thanks for sharing. Mandelbrot has a book about this, called "The Misbehavior of Markets: A Fractal View of Financial Turbulence."

u/bithoncho · 1 pointr/Bitcoin

Antonopoulous' Mastering Bitcoin is widely recommended and then I'm finishing The Age of Cryptocurrency now and I think it's pretty good.

u/stonecipheco · 9 pointsr/Bitcoin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Lucas_Jr.

further reading: on basically all 4 bullets https://www.amazon.com/Fooled-Randomness-Hidden-Markets-Incerto/dp/0812975219/ref=pd_sim_14_2/133-0444399-0427912?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0812975219&pd_rd_r=20G8KZ7HRQTB9EV8KRMF&pd_rd_w=QI4pT&pd_rd_wg=y8262&psc=1&refRID=20G8KZ7HRQTB9EV8KRMF

further further reading on the last bullet, and the actual explanation of "black swan" that is starting to show up in crypto but totally incorrectly used https://www.amazon.com/Black-Swan-Improbable-Robustness-Fragility/dp/081297381X


you could also dig into efficient market hypothesis.

also, if you're into technical analysis/charts, this could shake your views a little but it's good to be challenged

u/bitusher · 1 pointr/Bitcoin

He wrote this book https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Ethereum-Building-Smart-Contracts/dp/1491971940

and often talks about how wonderful ETH smart contracts are which is absurd.

u/gmerideth · 1 pointr/Bitcoin

Pauls' a friend of mine - he and his friend wrote a book The Age of Digital Currency

u/paleh0rse · 2 pointsr/Bitcoin

Raspberry Pi 2 Model B

Get one of the more complete kits on Amazon and you're all set. The only real limitation is the 10/100 Ethernet, but that should still be fine for most home broadband connections if you connect it directly to the router.

You can also add a gigabit ethernet USB dongle if you really want more bandwidth, but that would only get you to just over 200 Mbps due to limitations in the USB 2.0 shared bus system. Again, though, you likely won't have that much bandwidth with home broadband connections anyway.

Kit:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00G1PNG54

Faster Ethernet info:
http://www.midwesternmac.com/blogs/jeff-geerling/getting-gigabit-networking

u/dalebewan · 16 pointsr/Bitcoin

The dark net markets are probably the easiest "go to"... I really don't know Atlanta at all, but if there's a relatively left-wing free-thinking university nearby, then typical student hangouts might be where you might want to make some quiet enquiries if you don't trust the DNMs.

But before you do, I recommend reading up on it and preparing properly. It can be quite an intense experience for those unfamiliar with it and too many people have gotten themselves in trouble by being wholly unprepared.

Not trying to advertise, but since I did write a book about it, I'd be remiss not to suggest it as a good starting point for some initial research.

u/tenmileswide · 3 pointsr/Bitcoin

Some of the WSJ guys also have a book coming out on cryptocurrency. They've been doing a lot of stuff on Bitcoin on their web broadcasts lately and seem to be huge proponents of it. I transcribe their shows as a part time gig and these particular segments have been enjoyable to do.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Age-Cryptocurrency-Challenging-Economic/dp/1250065631

u/BaurusdB · 7 pointsr/Bitcoin

> The black swan theory or theory of black swan events is a metaphor that describes an event that comes as a surprise, has a major effect, and is often inappropriately rationalized after the fact with the benefit of hindsight.
(Wiki)

From the decent book: http://www.amazon.com/The-Black-Swan-Improbable-Robustness/dp/081297381X

u/BrianDeery · 2 pointsr/Bitcoin

Happy cake day!

This was the same cover art that /u/eggdescrambler used on his Book of Satoshi. So incredibly circular.

The latest cryptoshow we were talking about someone who had claimed to be Satoshi, who named himself after Pikachu's chum, unrelated to Bitcoin's ThePiachu, then ThePiachu using the cover photo from the Book of Satoshi.

u/davidrools · 6 pointsr/Bitcoin

LMAmazonTFY

Top result for "usb fan" in Amazon electronics

u/rnicoll · 3 pointsr/Bitcoin

A dead cat bounce would normally be something you expect on a 1-3 month timescale, rather than day to day or less. Mandelbrot did suggest the market is fractal ( http://www.amazon.com/Misbehavior-Markets-Fractal-Financial-Turbulence/dp/0465043577/ ) but the guy is a liiiiiitle fractal-obessed, and personally I think it's more fractal-esque.

What I'm going for here is that I wouldn't trade dead cat bounces on anything less than a month or more. Personally I would also not trade until after the second dip, rather than meddling mid-bounce.

OTOH, most important rule of trading; if it works, don't stop doing it.

u/EwoutDVP · 1 pointr/Bitcoin

The passion? I believe that the current international monetary system is leading us to war. And I don't like that. This book (and even the short description of the book) explains why: http://www.amazon.com/Currency-Wars-Making-Global-Crisis/dp/1591845564

Likewise, I don't think that a state-run currency is really a problem as long as people have a choice. Bitcoin gives people that choice.

I also don't like banks btw, I believe that their mode of conduct is criminal, and would be very happy if I could do without. So that's another reason to like bitcoin.

I don't mind any political discussion. In fact, I'm quite fond of it.

Others can and should promote bitcoin however they wish, but I think that they should do so individually, and not on behalf of the community.

u/jaumenuez · 4 pointsr/Bitcoin

No way. If you think this can be a coincidence, you should learn more about Satoshi's work. The Book of Satoshi could be a good start.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0996061312/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_OZpuDb5CAGWGH

u/CryptoEra · 1 pointr/Bitcoin

The Age of Cryptocurrency: How Bitcoin and Digital Money Are Challenging the Global Economic Order

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L73JQ18/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1#navbar

u/Bitcoin_forever · 8 pointsr/Bitcoin

bitcoinway.com has a very good plugin for wp+woocmmerce sites. Works directly to your Electrum wallet, no fees, no intermediaries, no blockchain to download, you are always in control of your btc.
Once you have done the BTC payment, post your websire on https://spendabit.co so you can reach more bitcoiners.
Another way, more advanced from this book: https://www.amazon.com/Building-Bitcoin-Websites-Beginners-Development/dp/153494544X

u/zaphod42 · 2 pointsr/Bitcoin

I've been reading

The Misbehavior of Markets: A Fractal View of Financial Turbulence
by Benoit Mandelbrot
http://www.amazon.com/The-Misbehavior-Markets-Financial-Turbulence/dp/0465043577

Very relevant to this.

u/LittleHelperRobot · 1 pointr/Bitcoin

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G1PNG54

^That's ^why ^I'm ^here, ^I ^don't ^judge ^you. ^PM ^/u/xl0 ^if ^I'm ^causing ^any ^trouble. ^WUT?

u/TheHammer7D5x4S7 · 3 pointsr/Bitcoin

Andreas should send that dude a copy of his book. As I doubt he can use GitHub.

u/jitty · 7 pointsr/Bitcoin

To understand money you need to first understand debt.

Read "Debt: The First 5000 Years"

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1612191290?pc_redir=1409142733&robot_redir=1

u/confident_lemming · 1 pointr/Bitcoin

Read Graeber's Debt: The First 5000 Years.

TL;DR: debt's relation to slavery.

u/Lukifer · 12 pointsr/Bitcoin

> My means are rules that allow voluntary relationships with minimal violence.

There are two problems with this model:

  • Voluntary: When there are extreme disparities in resources, calling relationships voluntary is questionable. Someone in poverty can "choose" to work for 10 cents per day, or "choose" to pay $1000/pill for life-saving medication. Where there is no leverage, there is no agency; where there is no agency, there is no will.

  • Minimal violence: Existing capital and property relationships are maintained via the threat of force. Violence is not eliminated, and instead becomes a tool of the wealthy, applied selectively. (Poor Charlie Shrem sits in prison, while the big bankers faced no consequences.)

    That said, I'm not going to claim Chomsky's solutions are necessarily realistic. However, there is a wider spectrum of potential community and social systems than what we have become accustomed to, and it is this history from which Chomsky draws. I recommend David Graeber's Debt: The First 5,000 Years for exploring the history of money and its relationship to war, slavery and the state, and the multitude of primitive currency-less societal systems for managing responsibilities and resources (spoiler: it wasn't barter).

    While I have no illusions about the possibility or desirability of reverting to pre-industrial, small-scale social systems, I don't think we should be content with prioritzing the rights of capital as an end unto itself, and I am confident in our ability to create superior and more equitable post-state social structures.