Shitcoin Insider

Bitcoin Maximalists take on the scams, ponzis, & bad ideas in the world of crypto. Doing the dirty work so that you don't have to.

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CryptoQuikRead_040 – Why Bitcoin is Different

With thousands of ICOs and altcoins out there, how on earth can we tell a difference?  And are they all better and faster versions, or is there something that...

CryptoQuikRead_039 – The Central Banking Bubble

Not only can Bitcoin not be separated from the macro economic movements of the world, it may represent one of the few assets to hedge against a meltdown in...

CryptoQuikRead_038 – 7 Misunderstandings of Bitcoin’s Scaling Problem

So many of us misunderstand the underlying implications or consequences of the scaling debate when first introduced.  Listen to hear the critical realizations I had in my Bitcoin scaling...

CryptoQuikRead_037.5 – Lapp 7 – The Lightning Jukebox

The final lightning app has arrived to finish out the Week of Lapps!  Listen to the announcement from @Blockstream.Link to the blog post:https://blockstream.com/2018/03/28/lightning-jukebox-offers-a-fun-end-to-our-week-of-lapps.html — Send in a voice message:...

CryptoQuikRead_037 – 81 Percent of ICOs Become Scams

With data from the Satis Group, The Merkle gives us a breakdown of the successes and failures of the current ICO market.  Is this a nail in the Appcoin...

CryptoQuikRead_036.5 – LApp 6 – Ifpaytt Brings Lightning Payments to IFTTT

LApp #6 called IfpayTTT allows non-programmers to create Lightning-powered services using the IFTTT methodology.  Listen to the announcement from @Blockstream to learn more.Link to the blog post:https://blockstream.com/2018/03/27/ifpaytt-brings-lightning-micropayments-to-ifttt.html — Send in...

CryptoQuikRead_036 – Appcoins are Snake Oil

Daniel Krawisz gives us a solid argument to why appcoins are all snake oil.  A failed application of economics in an immature market.  But is he right? Listen to...

CryptoQuikRead_035.5 – LApp 5 – Nanopos for Simple Point-of-Sale

LApp #5 is Nanopos, a simple to use point-of-sale system for in-person merchants.  Listen for further details from @Blockstream   Link to the Blockstream blog: https://blockstream.com/2018/03/26/streamlined-nanopos-lapp-offers-point-of-sale-simplicity.html — Send in...

CryptoQuickRead_035 – The Digital Age of Securities

Moving from the Electronic Age of Securities into the Digital Age. Anthony Pompliano lays out a vision of what the future may hold.  Listen to the article to learn more.Link...