Dad's Advice

Dad's Advice

@echowander.bsky.social

A champion of free and open discourse about Bitcoin, committed to combating ignorance and engaging opposing views through honest debate.

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Bitcoin gives humanity a form of money that no government or institution can debase, seize, or censor. It protects the fundamental human rights of economic sovereignty and freedom to transact It will benefit 5.7 billion people (72% of the world) who live under authoritarianism It's already begun.

Blocking people because they said something about bitcoin that you don’t agree with is the surest way to stay ignorant. Some people aggressively run from the truth, preferring comfort instead. It’s insane.

Looks like some people are finally letting go of the “bitcoin has no value“ trope. It’s about time. Now they’re stuck in the “bitcoin is only good for [insert paranoid bad thing]” trope. In time the’ll realize that’s false as well.

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For those not trolling and genuinely curious which crypto to buy now, the answer is none of them. Keep your money. Education is the best investment you can possibly make. www.lopp.net/bitcoin-info...

lopp.netJameson Lopp's Bitcoin ResourcesA comprehensive guide to educational Bitcoin information and resources. Hundreds of links that help answer the question: What is Bitcoin?
skyofred.bsky.social@skyofred.bsky.social

Putting all my money in bitcoin or stablecoin or melania coin or rfkjr coin. Too many options. Any recommendations which Ponzi scheme is best?

I'm back. I was troubled by Charlie Kirk's assassination and liked the idea of open dialog between people of different views, which he championed. I underestimated how much vitriol his name inspired. I don't defend Charlie and that was never my intention. So Dad's Advice is back.

The levels of ignorance and distrust about bitcoin on this site are really remarkable. It's not hurting bitcoin, but it's certainly hurting that segment of liberals that feel this way. All we can do is keep trying to educate and explain.

Kris Eilish@kriseilish9.bsky.social

BTC = Bitcoin = Trump

Good thread 👇👇👇

zaclivinglife.bsky.social@zaclivinglife.bsky.social

The middle class and the poor keep getting further behind because they live their lives in dollars, or euros etc… the amount of that money is expanding at faster and faster rates so prices rise, far faster than their wages. What used to be a comfortable salary now feels like it barely gets you by.

The Tylenol announcement is a litmus test. Reality: a cautious, incremental label change that brings the U.S. a bit closer to Europe’s more precautionary stance. Politics: loud, polarized reactions on both sides. If you're outraged, and can’t separate reality from politics, you failed the test.

Another criminal finds out the hard way that bitcoin isn’t good for crime. He should have used US dollars. Thats the one that’s good for crime.

CyberHub@cyberhub.blog

📌 Scattered Spider Teen Arrested After Using Extorted Bitcoin for Personal Purchases https://www.cyberhub.blog/article/13414-scattered-spider-teen-arrested-after-using-extorted-bitcoin-for-personal-purchases

cyberhub.blogScattered Spider Teen Arrested After Using Extorted Bitcoin for Personal PurchasesA teenager associated with the cybercriminal group Scattered Spider was arrested in September 2025 after using bitcoins obtained through extortion to purchase games and meals. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities in cybercriminal operations, particularly the traceability of cryptocurrency transactions. Scattered Spider is known for its involvement in ransomware attacks and other malicious activities, often demanding ransom payments in cryptocurrency. The arrest underscores the importance of financial forensics in cybercrime investigations. Law enforcement agencies can trace Bitcoin transactions through the blockchain, especially when funds are converted into fiat currency or used for purchases. This case serves as a reminder to cybercriminals that their activities can be traced, and they can be caught. For cybersecurity professionals, it emphasizes the need for robust financial monitoring systems and strong cybersecurity measures to prevent ransomware attacks. Collaboration between cybersecurity experts and law enforcement is crucial for tracking and apprehending cybercriminals. Additionally, this case highlights the importance of educating young individuals about the legal consequences of cybercrime. The key takeaways for cybersecurity professionals include monitoring blockchain transactions for suspicious activity, implementing strong cybersecurity measures, collaborating with law enforcement, and educating young individuals about the legal consequences of cybercrime.

A common misconception among people that don’t understand bitcoin is that people buy it, hoping to sell later for more dollars. After all, that’s what THEY (as people that don’t understand bitcoin) would do. In reality, most people who DO understand bitcoin never plan to sell for dollars, period.

Pohutukawa@pohutukawa.bsky.social

I am one of those ordinary pisspot people with Satoshis and use dollar cost average approach. Never sell, I treat it as if it doesn't exist.

There’s a myth that still lives on BlueSky, that bitcoin is only good for crime. In fact the opposite is true, the only thing bitcoin ISN‘T good for is crime. Asking for a bribe in bitcoin is like saying, “give me a suitcase full of money, but also put a permanent GPS tracker in it!” Read this:

That's dramatic. I was curious and chatted with ChatGPT. From my chat: - It's real, not seasonality - Mostly (60%) due to policy/incentive changes in France and Germany - Partly (30%) due to competition (BYD, MG, VW, Stellantis) - Other factors (10%) eg delivery lumpiness, brand sentiment/politics

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What you hold is the key to unlock your Bitcoin, not the coin itself. Understanding how wallets and private keys work is the first step toward true financial empowerment. Learn how Bitcoin really works. Your future deserves clarity, not confusion. . #bitcoinbasics

Many people don't understand that Satoshi wrote a protocol that no one, no corporation, no government, no person or group of people, NOT EVEN HIMSELF (themselves) can control. It belongs to the human race. It just "is". It can't be stopped. Humans are adopting it. There's no one "behind" it.

It's true. I've become intolerant of fucking idiots that still think bitcoin is a "scam", or "tulips", or that some shitcoin is "a bitcoin", or any of the other absolute IDIOCY that passes for bitcoin knowledge on this site. It's 2025. It's no longer excusable to be this ignorant about bitcoin.

Consider BluSky block as a tool for reinforcing your myopic views. Want to learn something? Don't. A different point of view? Avoid. Someone likes something that you don't? Label. Receive the world with empathy? Never. Have no answer to someone's argument? Denigrate. Open your mind? lol, No.

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As bad as the bitcoin ignorance is on this site, the bitcoin scam shit is worse. I scroll past it because it’s so obviously a scam to me but it just struck me - if I was as ignorant as the average BlueSky user seems to be about bitcoin I might actually fall for this shit. Be careful out there kids

Many (most?) BlueSky users have a primitive, superstitious fear of Bitcoin, because they don’t fully understand it, and it threatens existing structures or beliefs. This fear makes them susceptible to lies, misperceptions and outlandish beliefs about sinister conspiracies and crime. It’s madness.

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As global markets turn away from the US dollar/Treasury market, it's prudent for the skeptical Left to start understanding Bitcoin. Love it or Hate it, at least understand it.

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Opinion: "At a global Bitcoin conference in Bedford, I heard stories that changed how I see financial freedom. For these activists, it’s not about profit. It’s about survival..." #Bedford #BedfordNews #Bitcoin #HumanRights #CheatCode2025 #Activism

bedfordindependent.co.ukOpinion: How a Bitcoin conference in Bedford changed the way I see financial freedom and human rights - Bedford IndependentAt a Bitcoin conference in Bedford, global activists shared how crypto is helping them fight dictatorships, send aid, and survive...

Authoritarian governments weaponize financial systems to silence dissent, block humanitarian aid, surveil citizens. Bitcoin is a lifeline that operates outside the control of governments, banks, and corporations. Learn how Bitcoin protects human rights here: bitcoinhumanalliance.org

bitcoinhumanalliance.orgBitcoin Humanitarian AllianceThe Bitcoin Humanitarian Alliance is a coalition of human rights defenders, pro-democracy movements, and humanitarian organizations using Bitcoin to advance civil liberties and humanitarian aid worldw...

If outrage and anger were food, this site would solve world hunger. I had no idea that all y'all - held so much wealth in the stock market - believed so strongly in free markets and capitalism - hate taxation and giving your money to the govt so much Welcome to the Austrian School of Economics

Many people think bitcoin is controlled by whales that will hoard the coins. But bitcoin isn't like fiat money that can make money without being spent and thus the rich get richer. Bitcoin can only be enjoyed by spending it. And spend it they will. This whale sold coins to go on a space ride.

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Many people fear bitcoin because they think it’s controlled by whales or insiders. And why wouldn’t they? All money has always been that way. The US dollar is that way right now. But bitcoin is different. It’s purpose-built to NOT be controllable by anyone. It’s freedom money for the little guy.

My advice isn't to buy bitcoin, it's to learn bitcoin. Being uneducated about a disruptive financial technology that's used by millions including sophisticated billionaire investors, the largest asset management firms, corporations and even countries, is peak irresponsibility. Bitcoin, not crypto