Bell_curve

bitcoin

How do you hedge self-custody?

Scoresby

I use Casa for collaborative custody because I don't trust myself


I use Casa Keys or Hodl for cold storage assistance because I don't trust myself


econ

Trump fires commissioner of labor statistics after weaker-than-expected jobs

028559d218

is it possible the bureau of labor statistics needs a shakeup because of their gross revisions in the last 2 years?



Moonbase5 is no more, may I assume?

siggy47

Stacker_Stocks

Lucky Me I got ONE share of Figma At IPO price!

BlokchainB

I have to admit on the surface Figma's cloud product sounds interesting


Stacker Saloon

saloon

except most of the replies on X are nonsense

edit: like most of the replies on Reddit and SN lol


What's your default tipping rate? Why?

mikhael

this is not bad advice

August 8, 2008, 20:00 opening ceremonies


bitcoin_Mining

MARA’s Bitcoin Deployment Implies Up to 6.5% Annualized Yield

k00b

Lending program at Mara?  very creative!

edit:
They loan out 16 percent but reserve 11 percent for borrowing collateral

edit 2:
https://stacker.news/items/1060897/r/Bell_curve

The above post was generated by Grok because the original article was paywalled


How Airline Miles Turned Into a Multibillion Dollar Currency (Reason, Gary Leff)

denlillaapan


Generated by Grok

The Substack article from Ecoinometrics, titled “Bitcoin Miners Have Lost Their Edge,” argues that Bitcoin miners no longer hold a significant advantage in the cryptocurrency market due to shifts in market dynamics and miner behavior. Here’s a summary of the key points:
	•	Historical Advantage: In Bitcoin’s early days, miners had a clear edge because they could mine coins at a low cost and hold them for significant price appreciation. The article highlights that miners in 2010 could mine Bitcoin at pennies, which later surged to thousands of dollars, creating substantial profits.
	•	Current Challenges: The situation has changed due to increased mining difficulty, higher operational costs (e.g., electricity), and market maturation. Miners now face pressure to sell mined Bitcoin to cover expenses, especially post-halving events when block rewards decrease (e.g., the 2024 halving reduced rewards from 6.25 to 3.125 BTC per block).
	•	Market Impact: The article notes that miners’ selling pressure has historically influenced Bitcoin’s price, particularly after halvings. Data shows miners sold significant portions of their reserves during bear markets (e.g., 2022), contributing to price declines. However, their influence is waning as institutional investors and ETFs now dominate market dynamics.
	•	Miner Behavior: Miners are increasingly selling rather than holding Bitcoin, as evidenced by declining miner reserve balances (from 1.83M BTC in 2020 to 1.77M BTC in 2025). This is driven by the need to fund operations and upgrades in a competitive landscape with thinner margins.
	•	Lost Edge: The article argues that miners’ ability to outperform the market has diminished. Unlike early miners who could hold for long-term gains, today’s miners operate in a high-cost environment with less predictable returns, making their strategy less distinct from regular investors.
	•	Supporting Data: The piece includes charts showing miner revenue trends, reserve balances, and selling patterns. For instance, miner revenue peaked at $78M/day in 2021 but has since stabilized at lower levels, reflecting reduced profitability.
If you’d like me to analyze specific data points, charts, or claims from the article further (e.g., miner reserve trends or price correlations), or if you want me to cross-reference this with real-time data from X or the web, let me know! Alternatively, I can generate a chart based on any numerical data you specify from the article.



Miners have lost their edge

Golden Oldies #55

Institutional Bitcoin Custody

Xapo cold storage is now part of Coinbase Prime Custody

Xapo was created by Wences Cesares


Chinese Crypto Giant Bitmain Plans US Factory in Trump-Era Push

kepford

Bitmain plans US factory in response to Trump tariffs?  



Stacker_Sports

@undisciplined completes an incredible comeback to win Football Madness

Carresan

science

**Top 10 countries** at the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad

I wasn't sure which was the right territory for this...

trigger alert: generated by Claude...

Here are the **top 10 countries** at the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad:

**Top 10 Countries at IMO 2025:**

1. **China** - 231 points
2. **USA** - 216 points  
3. **South Korea** - 203 points
4. **Japan** - 196 points (tied)
4. **Poland** - 196 points (tied)
6. **Israel** - 194 points
7. **India** - 193 points
8. **Singapore** - 191 points
9. **Vietnam** - 188 points
10. **Turkey** - 186 points

Some interesting notes from the results:
- China dominated with 6 gold medals and 3 perfect scores, totaling 231 points out of a maximum possible 252
- Japan and Poland tied for 4th place with identical scores of 196 points
- This was Israel's historic best performance at 6th place
- The competition had 110 participating countries/territories with 630 individual contestants
- The host country Australia placed 15th with 179 points

The competition was held on the Sunshine Coast in Australia from July 10-20, 2025.


movies

Reservoir Dogs opening scene

https://youtu.be/GyR4RK0LA_E?si=Pz1jiEYTU9KXGCWD

No tax on tips 


AskSN

How Many Countries Will Exist in 100 Years?

This is the key division: rural vs urban 

There are no blue states only blue cities 


Trump Promises - Bitcoin Nashville 2024

One year later... 

How many has he delivered on?
How many are left?
