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Topic: $10m worth of BTC to float on market by Winklevoss bros (of Facebook fame) (Read 2849 times)

newbie
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Pretty sure it was TWO pizzas. Only mention it because it reduces the price by half.
member
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One interesting story came up during the article which was that early on in BTC's history, some guy paid 10,000 BTC for a pizza. Betcha he isn't laughing now.

He did not pay his btc for pizza. He gave them to delivery guy.  Pizza guy got his fiat money. Delivery guy got his 10K btc which were worthless at that time. If he did not waste this btc for gambling, he is probably laughing now.
 

Thanks yvv. Good stuff
newbie
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Great full page article about BTC in todays Sunday Times Business Section (UK). Lots of interesting stuff with the general theme being that BTC is stage one of an evolutionary process.

Winklevoss bros annoy me..
newbie
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This is a pretty creative way to get more people's money invested in bitcoins.  I'm sure if there is a lot of interest there will be a coorelating price rise.
yvv
legendary
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One interesting story came up during the article which was that early on in BTC's history, some guy paid 10,000 BTC for a pizza. Betcha he isn't laughing now.

He did not pay his btc for pizza. He gave them to delivery guy.  Pizza guy got his fiat money. Delivery guy got his 10K btc which were worthless at that time. If he did not waste this btc for gambling, he is probably laughing now.
 
newbie
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I read this article as well, good read.
sr. member
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Seriously, kudos to the Winklevii for backing bitcoin.

I think the community owes them a massive favour. Well, hopefully they'll get a return when all their hard work pays off.
hero member
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$10m worth of BTC to float on market by Winklevoss bros (of Facebook fame)

$10m ===> 10'000'000 BTC ===> +$1 for 1 BTC Huh

They only have around 10K Bitcoins.
more like 100k.  if they own 1% then 1% of 10 million is 100k.
member
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"Ignorance never settles a question."
They bought 20 million worth of BTC, do some research...
legendary
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pics or it didn't happen  Smiley
member
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The difference is that land has intrinsic value. Bitcoin has none. Its only long-term value is as a currency. Currencies have no value if they aren't used as means of exchange.
Unlike land that's expected to be associated with natural resources, the value of "empty land at the center of a city" is often based on the economic activity that surrounds the land. Roughly the same for Bitcoins.
newbie
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hero member
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What doesn't kill you only makes you sicker!
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$10m worth of BTC to float on market by Winklevoss bros (of Facebook fame)

$10m ===> 10'000'000 BTC ===> +$1 for 1 BTC Huh

They only have around 10K Bitcoins.
legendary
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Newbie
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$10m worth of BTC to float on market by Winklevoss bros (of Facebook fame)

$10m ===> 10'000'000 BTC ===> +$1 for 1 BTC Huh
member
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One interesting story came up during the article which was that early on in BTC's history, some guy paid 10,000 BTC for a pizza. Betcha he isn't laughing now.
It would be interesting to hear of other stories from those who have been involved since the start. If there are any on this forum.
member
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$1,000, $10,000 will never be off the cards.

$200 was once unthinkable, well, to me Cheesy

Just buy, buy, buy and HOLD like a Spartan.

Bitcoin will never have any real value if everybody "holds like a Spartan". You should use it.

you mean just how people hold empty plots of land in the center of cities and watch it appreciate in value? those bastards

The difference is that land has intrinsic value. Bitcoin has none. Its only long-term value is as a currency. Currencies have no value if they aren't used as means of exchange.
member
Activity: 70
Merit: 10
$1,000, $10,000 will never be off the cards.

$200 was once unthinkable, well, to me Cheesy

Just buy, buy, buy and HOLD like a Spartan.

Bitcoin will never have any real value if everybody "holds like a Spartan". You should use it.

+1
Oterwise its useless and Will never leave its early stage

That's true. BTC need turnover.
legendary
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In Satoshi I Trust
$1,000, $10,000 will never be off the cards.

$200 was once unthinkable, well, to me Cheesy

Just buy, buy, buy and HOLD like a Spartan.

Bitcoin will never have any real value if everybody "holds like a Spartan". You should use it.

+1
Oterwise its useless and Will never leave its early stage
full member
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Swiss Money all around me!


Just buy, buy, buy and HOLD like a Spartan.



I don't know any rich Spartans

Just wait 420 years, and Spartans II will be rich.
member
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Merit: 10


Just buy, buy, buy and HOLD like a Spartan.



I don't know any rich Spartans
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