BTC keeps going down a nasty path without any solutions from the current main devs, (they don't even seem to be trying) fees are getting higher and transactions are never instant ever anymore -- even when paying double or triple the already increasing fees. Backlogs (HOURS of delays for BTC to be sent/confirm)
are becoming more common. Is this not a PROBLEM? a ISSUE? a BUG? a ERROR? Since bugs and issues in programming are defined by people such as you and me.. I say YES. (so think about this one before you downtalk BTU for having short term issues)
Once the split happens, you'll then own BTC and BTU -- if BTU does take over (my prediction it will) or if it doesn't, as long as you have access to your own wallet (not storing it on a BTC exchange for example) you'll have coins on BOTH seperate blockchains. So it won't matter if you, me or bob is right about which coin will ultimately take over -- and it is without a doubt that
one of the coins must die. (same thing that happened to Ethereum, except in that case the devs actively work on updates while people tried to keep the old Ethereum by creating Ethereum Classic -- and while it lasted awhile -- it has now died --
you cannot stop true progress!)
Read more about how to secure your BTC/BTU when (if?) the split happens here:https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/hard-fork-guide-if-it-will-happen-1644949BTU has had a rocky start, but all great innovations do -- if anything breaks stuff can be rolled back/fixed/etc -- that is part of what makes crypto so powerful -- don't be fooled by anyone trying to downplay BTU for temporary bumps in the way -- people said the same about BTC and the devs did something -- now it seems they don't have heart in the project anymore, so that is why BTU is here -- to return moving forward -- CONSTANTLY -- non stop -- ever evolving and ever changing -- how it should have been already.
Are you ready for transactions to be instant and cheaper again? (BTU) Good luck and get ready for this ride!
A side note:Since people will need full control over coins, trading will be slowing down -- unless exchanges will keep the BTU coins for you as well. Best bet is to get your own wallet for full control just in case.
Again -- don't be fooled -- this change is real and coming -- people talked me down CONSTANTLY when I said Ethereum would be such a REAL alt coin that major Bitcoin exchanges would accept it. Plenty more laughed at me when I said Eth Classic would die. (maybe I'm wrong, but I have this same feeling again... I never believed in Litecoin or Ripple BTW and look where they are now..) Bugs and issues are ALWAYS to be expected in new innovations!! ALWAYS!!THE TIME FOR CHANGE IS NOW!! Bitcoin Unlimited! (BTU)
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