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Bitcoin-QT Merge Question
Can one import wallet.dat into Bitcoin-QT without overwriting the current wallet? Kind of like a merge function? Or is Blockchain.org the only we to merge wallets together under one account?
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How much do nodes get from blocks, including fees?
I am trying to evaluate how much one could earn as pool owner/solo miner if bitcoin really appreciates in price. To get a number i try to get a figure how much one mined block generates in for example ...
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MAC testnet mining with bitcoin-qt
I configured bitcoin-qt with the following bitcoin.conf file:
rpcuser=bitcoinrpc
rpcpassword=xxx
testnet=1 //needed to work under the testnet.
server=1 //needed to solo mine.
gen=1
Is this correct? ...
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1answer
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Bitcoin wallet not syncing
My bit coin wallet sync is stuck, if anything the blocks remaining is increasing.
It is not my computer or network because I have another wallet on a different hard drive and that wallet synced in a ...
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2answers
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Synchronizing Wallet
What is the normal synchronzing time for your wallet when you fist start; because Im using 4G on a wireless and it seems to be taking forever to countdown the number of blocks left to proper sync
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1answer
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Do I need to wait for Bitcoin-Qt to sync with the network before using GUIMiner?
I'm waiting for Bitcoin-Qt to synchronize with the network, but it takes a long time. I'd like to know if I can start using GUIMiner while it's Bitcoin-Qt is still synchronizing.
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1answer
14 views
Intermediate pool server
Is it possible to make "intermediate" pool server, which will be gateway to real pool?
I have about 200 pc's, each pc connects to my intermediate pool using own login pass. Intermediate pool should ...
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Has anyone used Buybitcoinaustralia.com?
I am relativity new to bit coins. I have used spendbitcoins.com before but today I found a site buybitcoinaustralia.com. They have the cheapest fee I have seen around and claim that I can do the whole ...
1
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1answer
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Hacked my blockchain.info wallet, stole 760 coins
Two days ago my wallet at blockchain.info was hacked, everything was taken (760 coins).
https://blockchain.info/tx/0619d221a761a3b8ec205773440fa6607d65957ef985dac5fb5273a08bda2c89
I have password ...
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0answers
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Mining Litecoin on FreeBSD
I am currently using Gentoo and bfgminer to mine litecoin using GPU's
My ultimate goal would be to mine litecoin using AMD/ATI 7900 Graphics cards on FreeBSD, I don't need to use a released version ...
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1answer
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Will DHS eventually stop wire transfers to/from Mt Gox?
This past week the US Dept of Homeland Security stopped all Dwolla transfers to/from Mt Gox. Do wire transfers to/from Mt Gox still work? Will the US DHS eventually shut down wire transfers to/from ...
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What does Bitcoin-Qt “Change Passphrase…” do to existing private keys and corresponding addresses?
"Change Passphrase..." obviously lets me encrypt the wallet with a new string of text. I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that this creates new private key(s) inside wallet.dat.
How are existing ...
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1answer
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Is there an OS X desktop client for BlockChain.info?
I know it may be possible to achieve on Bitcoin-Qt app but don't want to download the whole blockchain into my laptop. I just want a desktop GUI for my BlockChain.info wallets. Is this possible? If ...
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1answer
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What would be a good choice of server host to run an exchange on?
I was looking at Amazon Web Services recently but they are based in the US - maybe not a good idea following what happened with mtgox.
I then looked at Linode as they have a pretty solid reputation, ...
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1answer
15 views
FPGA/ASIC with general SHA-1 and SHA-2 capabilities
With the introduction of ASICs and FPGAs, I am looking to upgrade my rig. However, I use the rig for academic research involving brute-force SHA-1 and SHA-2 cracking (I am working on make passwords ...
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0answers
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Does generated payouts = the # of Bitcoins
I have been using (Bitcoin Plus) for quite a while. Do the generated payouts numbers shown in my account equal the amount of Bitcoins I should have?
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1answer
56 views
Is vanitygen a problem for bitcoin?
Considering the amount of users of vanitygen, and the fact that each user is generating millions/billions of bitcoin addresses, won't we run out of bitcoin addresses soon? What would happen if we did ...
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1answer
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cpuminer - what command line tools are required?
I'm trying to run cpuminer on my Mac, though cpuminer requires a lot of command line tools - such as curl, libidn, etc. What are all of the tools required, and what is the minimum version of each I ...
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2answers
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Integrity of ensuring the correct recipient of a BTC public address?
If a hacker gains access to a website and proceeds to vandalize the website, including changing the public-key of a BTC wallet, this would direct all payments to the hacker. Is this a security risk ...
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1answer
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Stuck on blockchain 8791 - Synchronizing [duplicate]
I don't know what's wrong with it, but I would really appreciate it if someone can help me. I've already been receiving money from this address so I really don't want to delete it. I have 3 BTC coming ...
3
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2answers
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I traded XRP for BTC. How do I withdraw my bitcoins from ripple.com?
I traded XRP for BTC. How do I withdraw my bitcoins from ripple.com? I guess I need to withdraw to bitstamp.net somehow?
2
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2answers
70 views
What is meant by Bitcoin dust?
I've seen the term "dust" used to describe small transactions that might be considered as spam by the Bitcoin network. Is there is a generally accepted definition of this term?
2
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1answer
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Does using deterministic wallets reduce our anonymity?
Is it possible to figure out that certain addresses belong to the same wallet? Say I have 2 or 3 addresses that I know were created by a deterministic wallet like Armory. Is there a way to find all ...
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1answer
31 views
Can I use the official wallet to recover bitcoins sent to an alternative wallet?
I like alternative wallets like Armory and Electrum because they offer more features, some of which are fundamental for security and convenience. But I'm a bit worried about them not being ...
2
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1answer
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Import wallet.dat into a new Bitcoin-Qt client
I had Bitcoin-Qt on my computer with several bitcoins in my wallet, using Vista. Then my computer crashed. Finally I was able to get my computer fixed and download a new version of Bitcoin-Qt. Now I ...
3
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2answers
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Will ripple automagically use the ordebook when finding a path?
I have a question regarding this scenario.
A (test-gateway)
28000 XRP in balance
B (user1)
trust line with A for 1000 USD
400 XRP in balance
C (user2)
trust line with bitstamp for 100 BTC
...
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0answers
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Bitcoins didn't arrive to new wallet
I use Bitcoin-Qt. Decided to make another wallet and transfer some bitcoins there. Wanted to give that wallet to my friend as a gift. What I did was:
renamed wallet.dat file to 1_wallet.dat
started ...
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1answer
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is it unusual for no daily activity? [closed]
On day 1 i spent syncing up the client and spending time on free bit coin sites to try and get started into bit coins.
On day 2 i spent more time on free sites and got 5 transactions 2 that remained 0 ...
3
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2answers
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When does OpenCoin Inc intend to make the Ripple server code public?
Is there a definite timeline or not? Thank you.
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0answers
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bitcointalk - When scammer accusation against me be lifted? [closed]
This is in relations to the following phishing link found in one of the questions at rugatu.com:
bitcointalk.org.zz.mu/index.php?topic=196179.0
Based on my discoveries at rugatu you'll see my ...
2
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1answer
31 views
Blockchain.info Shared Send
Can anyone comment on the trustworthiness of blockchain.info's mixing service (shared send). Also would it be possible for things to go wrong internally resulting in my loss?
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1answer
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BTC-e API process
I'm submitting a Sell trade via the API, and the orderid returned is 0. It appears the trade is successful, and the adjusted funds are returned by the response. So it looks like the trade is happening ...
2
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1answer
66 views
Bitcoin wrong address [duplicate]
What will happen if someone does not copy and paste the "To" address properly?
For example:
If my address is 1xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxA
and the person tries to send money to 1xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(note the ...
2
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2answers
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How do I switch from Bitcoin-QT to a lighter, faster (SPV) Bitcoin client?
So, keeping up to date with the blockchain is getting ridiculous in Bitcoin-QT, especially on my laptop. If I leave it off or away from the internet for even a short period of time, it takes forever ...
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3answers
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How do I exchange a cryptocurrency with another?
I have a bunch of litecoins and want to exchange them for bitcoins. What's the easiest way of doing it, without having to sell LTCs first and then buy BTCs?
3
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1answer
117 views
Can quantum computing improve Bitcoin mining?
Would a D-Wave 2 with 512 qbits be faster than the fastest ASIC when mining bitcoins?
3
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1answer
108 views
Is it a 51% attack or a >50% attack?
Is it 51% attack or 50.0000...1% attack ?
Seems like a stupid question, but bitcoin is getting to a point where 1% is a lot of hashing power...
My understanding is >50% due to the nature of the ...
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0answers
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What pool catters to multiple alternate currency?
I want to mine alternate coins. I am looking for pools that support many of the coins here so I do not have to keep changing pools
http://www.coinwarz.com/cryptocurrency
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0answers
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CPU Mining: Optimal Number of Threads
(I guess this question in principle applies likewise to Bitcoin, but given how un-profitable CPU mining of Bitcoin seems to be, this question actually arose with regards to Yacoin mining).
I am ...
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3answers
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Why can't Dwolla send to Mt Gox?
I received the following after trying to make a USD deposit to Mt. Gox from Dwolla today. Does anyone know more information about this or if the court order may apply to other methods of ...
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1answer
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How do you know how much a product costs in Bitcoins?
When paying with Bitcoins how does that affect the price of the service or item? For example If I buy something that costs 20 CAD using Bitcoins and the exchange rate is 1 CAD = 0.01 BTC does that ...
5
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2answers
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Why do pools get so often DDoS attacked?
In other words: who has incentives for attacking pools?
Do you think it's the government?
3
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1answer
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Why is the Bitcoin Wiki protected against editing?
I recently found an error on the Bitcoin Wiki, when I noticed that I could not edit it.
I made an account a long time ago, so I logged into it, but still I am not able to edit pages.
Why is this? A ...
3
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1answer
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Do all private keys that are resolved to the same address give access to the bitcoins on this address?
The algorithm to get the public key and the address from a private key consists of a few steps.
Which of the intermediate keys is used to sign transactions with?
Ultimately, there can exist two ...
5
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3answers
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What were IP transactions supposed to be useful for?
Besides sending BitCoins using wallet addresses, there used to be another way, through IP transactions as described in the wiki.
The disadvantages were obvious (man-in-middle attacks etc).
However, ...
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1answer
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Are there many Namecoin domains in use?
I know that the idea of namecoin is to create distributed DNS system.
I also know that one can by bit address with namecoin.
But I have never seen any bit domains. If they do exist, how reliable are ...
2
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2answers
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What are the effects of leaving Bitcoin-QT open?
I'm using bitcoin-qt at the moment, and at the bottom of the download page it says:
"Do you have a computer that you keep switched on all the time, that's connected to the Internet? You can help the ...
2
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3answers
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How are parts of Bitcoins traded? [duplicate]
I understand how whole Bitcoins are traded (each coin has its own identifier, this identifier is associated with a wallet), though I do not understand how it is possible to trade parts of a Bitcoin ...
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Ripple vs VISA/Mastercard = Visapple?[closed| [closed]
according to this question:How is a Ripple gateway different than a conventional bank?
answered:
"A Ripple gateway acts much like a bank. They compete based on trust, convenience, and cost. They hold ...
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2answers
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Calculating address balance
Is there some method how you can calculate the balance of an address without resorting to web-based API's? When I import a private key the rescanning of bitcoind takes hours. I know to get a balance ...
