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Quote from: GigaCoin on February 20, 2014, 09:28:49 AM

No offense but this whole expedition was a complete fail for the bitcoin community and a waste of money.

The flag was flown on his sledge for like a few minutes then taken 2 photos? Who gives a shit, no permanent flag or installation on the south pole to put our mark on forever?

The community sponsored some random dude who didn't care for bitcoin? how about we send someone who gives a shit about monetary freedom. Someone from our community.

V poor media coverage too, not being negative just think its a fail for the community it achieved nothing other than pay off some French dude's debts which he shouldn't have taken in the first place

Fair point. I did warn the community on the risk of failure though. And something was accomplished: the first transaction from Antarctica was sent. But the last thing about this expedition has not been said yet. To be continued...

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Quote from: GigaCoin on February 20, 2014, 09:28:49 AM

No offense but this whole expedition was a complete fail for the bitcoin community and a waste of money.

The flag was flown on his sledge for like a few minutes then taken 2 photos? Who gives a shit, no permanent flag or installation on the south pole to put our mark on forever?

The community sponsored some random dude who didn't care for bitcoin? how about we send someone who gives a shit about monetary freedom. Someone from our community.

V poor media coverage too, not being negative just think its a fail for the community it achieved nothing other than pay off some French dude's debts which he shouldn't have taken in the first place

Good point this wasn't such a success for the Bitcoin community not something remarkable there was no footage of him actually travelling from a certain point so he could of just been there for 5 minutes and planted the flag which is not very good.

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No offense but this whole expedition was a complete fail for the bitcoin community and a waste of money.

The flag was flown on his sledge for like a few minutes then taken 2 photos? Who gives a shit, no permanent flag or installation on the south pole to put our mark on forever?

The community sponsored some random dude who didn't care for bitcoin? how about we send someone who gives a shit about monetary freedom. Someone from our community.

V poor media coverage too, not being negative just think its a fail for the community it achieved nothing other than pay off some French dude's debts which he shouldn't have taken in the first place

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Quote from: Sword Smith on November 13, 2013, 08:48:33 AM

Update: Faysal is now on Antarctica and he has begun skiing towards his goal: The South Pole. He is currently expected to arrive there at the end of December.
See his website which is maintained by one of his friends here:
http://transantarctic.wordpress.com/

I gather from this site Faysal was forced to abort the expedition due to a knee injury. I'm happy he's back apparently in otherwise good condition.

It was quite interesting to read the messages he sent from his journey.

When his knee got very bad he seemed to be in some dispute with the insurance about his evacuation. At one point they asked him to put down some money. Him being in antarctica it seemed a little much to ask at that point. I was half expecting him to ask them for a Bitcoin address, but he took a different approach.

Here's the relevant passage:

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The pain in my knee became unbearable. I do not any more manage to kiter. I asked for assistance to the station NOVO. The Russian staff made me understand to make play the insurance. I contact the latter who made me understand (at least the various technicians and never the same person) that it would be preferable that a person of my family or a knowledge takes care of the evacuation. I makes them understand that they are the insurance of the expedition. (I would know a little later that the cost of the evacuation would be too high!). I boost the station NOVO. They ask me to settle a sum before any intervention. In the middle of Antarctica, in hundreds of kilometers of any souls, it is a little bit difficult to find a viable solution. I had one: contact the IFREMONT institute in CHAMONIX, to have councils (strengthen my knee, grip of adequate medicine) may clench teeth and continue my progress.

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Quote from: Sword Smith on November 10, 2013, 04:26:43 PM

Can someone please quote these details about the South Pole transaction?

South Pole transaction details (to be revealed):
SHA-256:
caccfcf5832ef5237562cd1e69db5954bcb7d5044282a89e6d3cfc43a4da547c

Proof that this transaction was sent from Antarctica

Revealed:
1PLoYDmRWExWMr1uBgE5dcpJVRHMv1La9L 300 mBTC to 114aEAENMDwNzcaqsw6jmPpbBV1qPCkjbC salt:6fjn93251lf9vbdfaupwlfjg31097djancFHS

Transaction:
https://blockchain.info/tx/f87eaa6f7870ae3b7f677cb0929c69d1b7b2bcdf0a5e33a033aef8b05f6f68ac

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Update: Faysal is now on Antarctica and he has begun skiing towards his goal: The South Pole. He is currently expected to arrive there at the end of December.
See his website which is maintained by one of his friends here:
http://transantarctic.wordpress.com/

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Can someone please quote these details about the South Pole transaction?

South Pole transaction details (to be revealed):
SHA-256:
caccfcf5832ef5237562cd1e69db5954bcb7d5044282a89e6d3cfc43a4da547c

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Hi all,

Just now tuning into this thread. I'm thrilled (and flattered!) that a variant of my folding wallet design + holographic tape are a part of the Serious Money south pole expedition. God rejse!

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15 BTC moved to cold storage
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Awesome work guys. Pretty damn cool we got this done so fast!

Quote from: vokain on November 04, 2013, 01:10:31 PM

my best wishes!

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Quote from: vokain on November 04, 2013, 11:24:20 AM

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I'm going to be honest and say that I have had a plan for about 1.5 years now to go to the South Pole with crypto (needed time and funds I now personally made). I have a 50% chance of doing it this March or so. I really wanted to be the first but if he gets there and does it, congrats.

can i go with

I also asked the guy who was gliding to mt everest with bitcoins...he has yet to respond Sad

No, you can't go with because it's a solo trek.

not with Fayçal, with Goat!

I don't know why not. But I just want to go to Anartica, not the south pole. If you are serious send me a PM.

first annual Antarctic Bitcoin meetup? Cheesy

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Congrats to everyone involved! Can't wait for the pictures from south pole.

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Quote from: Sword Smith on November 04, 2013, 12:24:28 PM

Location: Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa.
Flag was designed, made and delivered by reddit user frankros whom I have been in contact with. He lives in RSA.

wohooo! thank you frankros and everyone who donated.

All the best wishes to Faysal on his crazy journey. My heart is with him.

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Quote from: Sword Smith on November 04, 2013, 12:24:28 PM

Location: Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa.
Flag was designed, made and delivered by reddit user frankros whom I have been in contact with. He lives in RSA.

Wow I just can't believe the flag made it on time… congratulations!

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my best wishes!

Quote from: Phinnaeus Gage on November 04, 2013, 12:48:10 PM

Quote from: vokain on November 04, 2013, 11:24:20 AM

Quote from: Chaang Noi (Goat) ช้างน้อย link=topic=317xq249.msg3407030#msg3407030 date=1382676239

I'm going to be honest and say that I have had a plan for about 1.5 years now to go to the South Pole with crypto (needed time and funds I now personally made). I have a 50% chance of doing it this March or so. I really wanted to be the first but if he gets there and does it, congrats.

can i go with

I also asked the guy who was gliding to mt everest with bitcoins...he has yet to respond Sad

No, you can't go with because it's a solo trek.

not with Fayçal, with Goat!

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Quote from: Phinnaeus Gage on November 04, 2013, 12:34:52 PM

I surely hope that Thorkil (Sword Smith) accepts my humblest apology.

Accepted. We should discuss best practices for this so I and others would know exactly how to act to avoid these accusations.

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Quote from: vokain on November 04, 2013, 11:24:20 AM

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I'm going to be honest and say that I have had a plan for about 1.5 years now to go to the South Pole with crypto (needed time and funds I now personally made). I have a 50% chance of doing it this March or so. I really wanted to be the first but if he gets there and does it, congrats.

can i go with

I also asked the guy who was gliding to mt everest with bitcoins...he has yet to respond Sad

No, you can't go with because it's a solo trek.

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I surely hope that Thorkil (Sword Smith) accepts my humblest apology.

I'm glad I was an instrumental part in making the flag aspect come to fruition, along with playing a minor role in the amassing of funds requested my Faysal (or is it Faycal? Grin

) so that he would carry a Bitcoin flag provided by Frankros (Reddit) to plant at the the South Pole.

Godspeed, Faysal.

~Bruno Kucinskas a.k.a. TMIBITW

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Nice! Makes me proud to be a member of this community. Well done guys.

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Location: Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa.
Flag was designed, made and delivered by reddit user frankros whom I have been in contact with. He lives in RSA.

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I'm going to be honest and say that I have had a plan for about 1.5 years now to go to the South Pole with crypto (needed time and funds I now personally made). I have a 50% chance of doing it this March or so. I really wanted to be the first but if he gets there and does it, congrats.

can i go with

I also asked the guy who was gliding to mt everest with bitcoins...he has yet to respond Sad

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