Why the bitcoin is no substitute for credit cards
http://blog.instabill.com/index.php/2011/07/29/bitcoin-no-substitute-for-credit-cards
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Instabill pimping themselves over bitcoin by pushing some tired old misinformation regarding the mtgox flash crash, as well as this FUD gem:
"Because bitcoins are computer-generated, it is possible to create counterfeit coins."
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Topic: Bitcoin press hits, notable sources - page 45. (Read 430935 times)
Why Social Accountability Isnt The New Web Currency
July 28
http://tekfrenzy.com/2011/07/28/why-social-accountability-isnt-the-new-web-currency/
July 28
http://tekfrenzy.com/2011/07/28/why-social-accountability-isnt-the-new-web-currency/
Bullion, Bitcoin and Bucks: Will the Real “Fake” Money Please Step Forward?
July 28, 2011 by prospectingjournal
http://prospectingjournal.com/bullion-bitcoin-and-bucks-will-the-real-%E2%80%9Cfake%E2%80%9D-money-please-step-forward/
July 28, 2011 by prospectingjournal
http://prospectingjournal.com/bullion-bitcoin-and-bucks-will-the-real-%E2%80%9Cfake%E2%80%9D-money-please-step-forward/
Recently I've noticed a few Chinese articles popping up in my searches for bitcoin articles.
I've used google translate to check out some of them.. so far they've been fairly short and basic rehashes of other news.
Here's one which seems a little more in depth - describing how to mine them and comparing them to the Chinese virtual currency 'Q coin' (a centralized system run by Tencent QQ)
As you can see from the title - google translate does a sterling job of translating Chinese into... 'Chinglish'.. but that's to be expected I guess!
"Casting bit GPU graphics card you use to teach mining money earned dollars"
http://tech.hexun.com/2011-07-29/131863988.html
http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Ftech.hexun.com%2F2011-07-29%2F131863988.html&act=url
I've no idea how much press bitcoin is getting in the Chinese language media overall and whether it's generally positive/negative - perhaps someone who can actually read Chinese can clue us in.
I've used google translate to check out some of them.. so far they've been fairly short and basic rehashes of other news.
Here's one which seems a little more in depth - describing how to mine them and comparing them to the Chinese virtual currency 'Q coin' (a centralized system run by Tencent QQ)
As you can see from the title - google translate does a sterling job of translating Chinese into... 'Chinglish'.. but that's to be expected I guess!
Quote
"Casting bit GPU graphics card you use to teach mining money earned dollars"
http://tech.hexun.com/2011-07-29/131863988.html
http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Ftech.hexun.com%2F2011-07-29%2F131863988.html&act=url
I've no idea how much press bitcoin is getting in the Chinese language media overall and whether it's generally positive/negative - perhaps someone who can actually read Chinese can clue us in.
nice article +1
If I allocate 10 MB to an encrypted file/partition, then fill one layer with 5 MB with sensitive data, what keeps me from accidentally overwriting the sensitive layer with a second layer of porn? Does one layer know the inodes of the other, while the second layer does not?
For normal usage, you enter the passphrases for both the visible and hidden layers, so that the system knows not to overwrite the hidden layer. When the visible layer is accessed without providing a passphrase for the hidden layer, there is a danger of overwriting it.
One example of deniable encryption is a cryptographic filesystem that employs a concept of abstract "layers", where each layer would be decrypted with a different encryption key. Additionally, special "chaff layers" are filled with random data in order to have plausible deniability of the existence of real layers and their encryption keys. The user will store decoy files on one or more layers while denying the existence of others, claiming that the rest of space is taken up by chaff layers.
If I allocate 10 MB to an encrypted file/partition, then fill one layer with 5 MB with sensitive data, what keeps me from accidentally overwriting the sensitive layer with a second layer of porn? Does one layer know the inodes of the other, while the second layer does not?
What would the customs do if my notebook had drive encrypted and I refuse to decrypt it?
Probably take it from you, never to be seen again. If they REALLY want whats on it then they might get a court order for your to decrypt it, and failing to do so would result in you being held in contempt of court and imprisoned until you give it to them. Now this is pretty much what has happened to one poor fellow and it's the first time it's gone this far AFAIK, so that case might set the precedent if it gets to the top courts of the land.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Libertarian/comments/i8l6b/truecrypt_user_held_in_contempt_of_court_for_not/
http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2693599
But that's only if they REALLY want it.
If you have data they might REALLY want, you could use deniable encryption, e.g like this:
One example of deniable encryption is a cryptographic filesystem that employs a concept of abstract "layers", where each layer would be decrypted with a different encryption key. Additionally, special "chaff layers" are filled with random data in order to have plausible deniability of the existence of real layers and their encryption keys. The user will store decoy files on one or more layers while denying the existence of others, claiming that the rest of space is taken up by chaff layers.
Wipe your phone, laptop, and any electronic device or storage medium (including USB keys) so if they ask to have a look you can comply, but they won't get anything. Store your stuff in the cloud encrypted and get it after you arrive.
That's an excellent idea. I was planning to ensure that everything was encrypted on the disks, but yours is a much more elegant solution. Thank you.
Don't mention bitcoins.
Did that get you IN TO the room? Or just make matters worse/more confusing?
In 2004 I was carrying a childrens' book (it was small, hard covered and convenient for carrying tickets) whose title translates to "The mole who wanted to know who shat on his head". A passenger in the next line noticed and commented on it. We had a friendly conversation. Minutes later, the passport agent became very suspicious as if I were holding bomb manuals. I was initially in light spirits but quickly saw this situation was going too far. I wasn't pulled to a back room, but I was questioned heavily.
I'm not surprised that the English/American version of the book has such a flaccid title:
I must get that book for my SON! FOR SCIENCE!
On the airport thing, I was flagged for having very little cash, talking about bitcoin made it worse.
Wipe your phone, laptop, and any electronic device or storage medium (including USB keys) so if they ask to have a look you can comply, but they won't get anything. Store your stuff in the cloud encrypted and get it after you arrive.
That's an excellent idea. I was planning to ensure that everything was encrypted on the disks, but yours is a much more elegant solution. Thank you.
Don't mention bitcoins.
Did that get you IN TO the room? Or just make matters worse/more confusing?
In 2004 I was carrying a childrens' book (it was small, hard covered and convenient for carrying tickets) whose title translates to "The mole who wanted to know who shat on his head". A passenger in the next line noticed and commented on it. We had a friendly conversation. Minutes later, the passport agent became very suspicious as if I were holding bomb manuals. I was initially in light spirits but quickly saw this situation was going too far. I wasn't pulled to a back room, but I was questioned heavily.
I'm not surprised that the English/American version of the book has such a flaccid title:
Seems plausible denial methods (hidden container) are the way to go. And upon request, one would decrypt the fake partition with a Windows full of soft porn. Something like pictures of naked customs officers.
What would the customs do if my notebook had drive encrypted and I refuse to decrypt it?
Probably take it from you, never to be seen again. If they REALLY want whats on it then they might get a court order for your to decrypt it, and failing to do so would result in you being held in contempt of court and imprisoned until you give it to them. Now this is pretty much what has happened to one poor fellow and it's the first time it's gone this far AFAIK, so that case might set the precedent if it gets to the top courts of the land.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Libertarian/comments/i8l6b/truecrypt_user_held_in_contempt_of_court_for_not/
http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2693599
But that's only if they REALLY want it.
What would the customs do if my notebook had drive encrypted and I refuse to decrypt it?
ugh sorry to hear that Nefario, i seriously hate this country some times... The terrorists won back in 2001, they succeeded in inflicting a terror so harsh on the US government and many of its citizens, that we threw away every bit of dignity we had, and flailed out at the rest of the world violently. it is sad and pathetic, and I wish there was some path to betterment.
I probably would have claimed I had money in currencies in other countries, and would be retrieving it via money exchange digitally, once I settled in.
I probably would have claimed I had money in currencies in other countries, and would be retrieving it via money exchange digitally, once I settled in.
Nefario,
Does this mean they went snooping around through all your electronic devices?
Did they make copies of your data?
I was nearly tasered a few years ago at SFO for initially refusing to allow the customs agents to read through the emails on my laptop.
It is disgusting that the USA has turned into such a police state.
Does this mean they went snooping around through all your electronic devices?
Did they make copies of your data?
I was nearly tasered a few years ago at SFO for initially refusing to allow the customs agents to read through the emails on my laptop.
It is disgusting that the USA has turned into such a police state.
sorry to hear about that, here's more details on what happened.
http://blog.glbse.com/follow-up-no-electronic-devices
Nefario,
Does this mean they went snooping around through all your electronic devices?
Did they make copies of your data?
I was nearly tasered a few years ago at SFO for initially refusing to allow the customs agents to read through the emails on my laptop.
It is disgusting that the USA has turned into such a police state.
Does this mean they went snooping around through all your electronic devices?
Did they make copies of your data?
I was nearly tasered a few years ago at SFO for initially refusing to allow the customs agents to read through the emails on my laptop.
It is disgusting that the USA has turned into such a police state.
Yeah, it's nice to be in the news and all, however I'd prefer it was for....not fucking up.
Hey Nefario, for those of us who might wish to travel to the states (with a credit card as well) do you have any advice? What made customs suspicious? Did you have a t-shirt that said "F the Fed" or something? Did you answer YES to one of the questions: Nazi, Communist, Terrorist, Bitcoinist?
No I looked totally normal.
Advice:
Prepare, have a landing buddy, someone who will meet you at the airport, work out your story with them first (where you'll be staying, for how long, how you know them, how long you know them etc.) so if you get stopped they can call this person.
Have about $300-600 cash on you AND a credit card, arriving with all cash also throws up red flags.
Don't lie
Wipe your phone, laptop, and any electronic device or storage medium (including USB keys) so if they ask to have a look you can comply, but they won't get anything. Store your stuff in the cloud encrypted and get it after you arrive.
Don't mention bitcoins.
Nefario
Yeah, it's nice to be in the news and all, however I'd prefer it was for....not fucking up.
Hey Nefario, for those of us who might wish to travel to the states (with a credit card as well) do you have any advice? What made customs suspicious? Did you have a t-shirt that said "F the Fed" or something? Did you answer YES to one of the questions: Nazi, Communist, Terrorist, Bitcoinist?
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