Hello my dear forum member.
This is Secco, admin of Bitcoin Garden Forum, writing. Welcome to this new edition of the Bitcoin Garden Newsletter.
It is summer in northern hemisphere! So far, it does not seem to be a very hot summer (the way I like it). We're having a lot of rain and temperature seems to be a bit under average. More or less the same with Bitcoin. After the "heavy rain" in December, still we're waiting for the sun to come and shine! Hopefully this will happen soon, but making a forecast is a very hard task. We can only wait and see : /
WAVES LITE CLIENT WARNING: Google is shutting down its Chrome Web Store. Waves released a new desktop application and a new web client. Save your secret phrase (SEED) and start using the new application. You can find all links and info on the Waves official website.
GIVEAWAY! Skytech Gaming ST-ARCH-GTX1050-2G Archangel Computer Desktop, $659.99 value. Hosted by Gleam, enter in few clicks:
https://bitcoingarden.org/data/clk/GAW_July_03-1.phpGIVEAWAY! ASUS ROG Swift PG258Q 240Hz Gaming Monitor + 15,000 V-Bucks. Hosted by Gleam, enter in few clicks:
https://bitcoingarden.org/data/clk/GAW_July_03-2.phpIMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT GITHUB: Microsoft acquired GitHub for $7.5 billion in stock last week, the third largest in Microsoft’s history behind Skype ($8.5B) and LinkedIn ($26.2B). Microsoft paid 30x GitHub’s annual revenue, nearly 5x what they paid for LinkedIn back in 2016. We all get anxious when our favorite product is gobbled up by a giant — especially one like Microsoft, who has a history of embracing brands... : /
IMPORTANT SCAM WARNING! Beware "Send ETH to Receive ETH Scams"! Scammers have been very active recently, by creating fake Twitter profiles for real-world celebrities and spamming the social network with messages tricking users to participate in fake giveaways. Bitcoin Garden twitter account has been targeted as well, among with dozens of other important crypto related accounts. Please be advised, when someone asks you money to enter a giveaway, it is most likely a scam!
LEARNING CRYPTO: The next weeks are full of crypto events taking place in various countries. In this newsletter you will find a brief summary of the top ones and a couple of promo codes that will allow you to get tickets at discounted price, in case you want to attend. A more comprehensive list of events can be found at:
https://bitcoingarden.org/forum/index.php?board=32.0 where you're also welcome to share your favorite events and local meetups!
BLOCKCHAIN WORLD CONFERENCE: July 11-13 at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, NJ. The Blockchain World Conference (BWC) team has scoured the globe to put together what is by far the most compelling lineup of Blockchain and crypto experts. Each one of our highly regarded speakers has been handpicked to deliver the most current and up to date info available anywhere in the Blockchain arena. Never before has an event succeeded in bringing together more titans, experts, scientists, analyst, educators and business leaders on one stage. There is simply nowhere else where you can learn more over the course of 3 days than at the Blockchain World Conference. Bitcoin Garden users can use promo code SEANB10 to obtain a 10% discount on tickets. More info:
https://bitcoingarden.org/forum/index.php?topic=40898.0BLOCKCHAIN & BITCOIN CONFERENCE FRANCE: On July 18, top crypto experts from huge international corporations will gather in Paris at the Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference France – large-scale event dedicated to cryptocurrencies, Blockchain and ICO. The meeting will include conference and demozone. Presentations from leading specialists and expositions of the innovative solutions from blockchain-based startups are waiting for the guests. The event will be held by the company Smile-Expo, which has organized the Blockchain World Events series in 25 countries. More info:
https://bitcoingarden.org/forum/index.php?topic=38723.0WORLD BLOCKCHAIN SUMMIT SINGAPORE: Taking place 19-20 July in Singapore. Blockchain is garnering attention for its ability to digitize and decentralize transactions in certain markets with strong international connections. Singapore is one among them! The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has commissioned US$ 157 million over a 5-year period to create a vibrant FinTech ecosystem. Singapore is set to become a global FinTech leader and has made blockchain technology one of the country’s top priorities. This year, the World Blockchain Summit is set to take centre stage in Singapore and aims to connect global blockchain gurus, technology innovators, investors and startups in this space – with regional business and IT leaders from across key industry verticals to debate on the nature of blockchain and its many potential to improve efficiency in every business process. More info:
https://bitcoingarden.org/forum/index.php?topic=40156.0SATOSHI UNITED SINGAPORE: Scheduled for 26th & 27th July 2018 in Singapore to celebrate the beginning of a great era and of all the hard work and dedication, which has been put into uplifting the industry of Cryptocurrency & blockchain. The event seeks to capture the milestone. Thus, as a gathering of representatives from business and other stakeholder groups - this conference is the place to be for any organisation aiming to position itself as a leader in the field of Global Media. The major focus of the conference is to celebrate but on the other hand offer various platforms for networking among different startups and venture capitalists. It will be co-hosting a press conference, media interviews to create a substantial presence in the market. More info:
https://bitcoingarden.org/forum/index.php?topic=39102.0FINTECH CANADA CONFERENCE: August 16, 2018 in Toronto. The FinTech Canada, hosted by the Digital Finance Institute, is Canada’s leading FinTech event, being held to recognize Canada’s emergence as an FinTech leader and bringing together global thought leaders in Financial Technology to advance the dialogue on the global FinTech revolution. Bitcoin Garden users can use promo code BG20 to obtain a 20% discount on tickets. More info:
https://bitcoingarden.org/forum/index.php?topic=36012.0BLOCKSHOW AMERICAS 2018: August 20-21, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. BlockShow Americas 2018 is your center of the Blockchain universe with the best of what the industry has to offer conveniently packed for you in one entertaining event. Once you open up the Blockchain, you’ll never leave it behind. With the growth of Blockchain technology, it is impossible to ignore the countless advantages it has already given our world. The BlockShow team’s aspiration is to showcase the industry’s most groundbreaking solutions and bring businesses together with the Blockchain. If you yearn to gain real insight into the Blockchain, join the events and avail yourself of the opportunity to meet and partner with the world’s key Blockchain value generators. You will get first-hand practical knowledge of how the technology has been successfully implemented in different parts of the world and what a dramatic impact it has already had on the markets. More info:
https://bitcoingarden.org/forum/index.php?topic=39285.0TOKEN FEST BOSTON: September 13-14 @ Seaport Hotel & Convention Center, Boston, MA. An exclusive, two day networking event focused on the business and technology of tokenization. Attendees will gain a wealth of insights and information about the state of the token-based economy while networking with over 4,000 senior level decision makers. More info:
https://bitcoingarden.org/forum/index.php?topic=25765.0BLOCKCHAIN PRACTITIONER CONFERENCE CHINA 2018: Blockchain Practitioner China Summit 2018 will be held on Sep 18th, 2018. The summit will gather blockchain elite across the globe, including blockchain industrial associations, institutes, Fintech companies, blockchain technology innovators, blockchain application startups, corporate blockchain R&D teams, consulting firms and companies of the digital economy industrial chain from more than 20 countries. More info:
https://bitcoingarden.org/forum/index.php?topic=40277.0BLOCKCHAIN & BITCOIN CONFERENCE KYIV: September 19 will be the sixth conference dedicated to cryptocurrencies, blockchain and ICOs. Leading experts in crypto technology integration into businesses, blockchain product development, ICO launch, startup investment and market promotion. largest exhibition of software and hardware for the cryptocurrency industry (50+ exhibitors and 1000+ attendees in 2017). The latest solutions as well as communication with project founders and CEOs. The main networking platform involving entrepreneurs, developers and investors from Ukraine and abroad (30+ speakers in 2017). A perfect atmosphere for establishing useful contacts. More info:
https://bitcoingarden.org/forum/index.php?topic=40617.0BLOCKCHAIN & BITCOIN CONFERENCE BAKU: On September 27, 2018, Smile-Expo will organize the first international conference dedicated to decentralized technologies in Baku. The conference will gather the brightest industry players, renowned specialists and crypto gurus, developers, entrepreneurs, representatives of payment systems, foreign experts who will share their vision of blockchain development in Azerbaijan, Europe and all over the globe! More info:
https://bitcoingarden.org/forum/index.php?topic=40539.0CRYPTO EXPO ASIA, VIETNAM 2018: The show goes live on November 24, 2018 and Windsor Plaza Hotel hosts the world of blockchain and bitcoins for one day only. Crypto Expo Asia space will be filled with exhibitor booths and seminar halls where everyone will get an opportunity not only build the network but explore the phenomena of crypto world itself and get more concrete and detailed information. This event will include not only large exhibition, panels and diversity of discussions but entertaining magic shows, lucky draws, fantastic prizes and live performances. More info:
https://bitcoingarden.org/forum/index.php?topic=39342.0SECURITY: IMPORTANCE OF 2FA! With standard security procedures only requiring a simple username and password it has become increasingly easy for criminals to gain access to a user's private data such as personal and financial details and then use that information to commit fraudulent acts, generally of a financial nature. Nowadays crypto users are one of the preferred targets. Two Factor Authentication, also known as 2FA, two step verification or TFA, is an extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something that only, and only, that user has on them, i.e. a piece of information only they should know or have immediately to hand - such as a physical token. Using a username and password together with a piece of information that only the user knows makes it harder for potential intruders to gain access and steal that person's personal data. Think about it!
LEDGER NANO S, AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE! Free standard tracked shipping to major destinations. Ledger Nano S is a Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum hardware wallet, based on robust safety features for storing cryptographic assets and securing digital payments. It connects to any computer (USB) and embeds a secure OLED display to double-check and confirm each transaction with a single tap on its side buttons. ERC20 Tokens can be managed as well, connecting it to MyEtherWallet. Security is a very important matter for the crypto lover. If you own more than one week of your wage in crypto, I would encourage you to think about getting an hardware wallet, you won't regret it. For my needs, I bought 2 Nano S, one for daily usage and another for long term storage. And I'm pretty happy with my choice. You can buy it directly from the website of the producer, current price is 96.38 EUR and includes tax and shipping:
https://bitcoingarden.org/data/clk/LedgerNanoS.phpMTGOX NEWS: There are some good news for MtGox creditors, they may be reimbursed in bitcoin under civil rehabilitation. Read all details here:
https://bitcoingarden.org/forum/index.php?topic=41315.0DECENT GLOBAL HACKATHON IN BERLIN: DECENT, the company behind its proprietary open-source blockchain platform, DCore, has just announced yet another hackathon as part of the Blockchain Pioneers Hackathon global series. For this event, the company has chosen the German capital city of Berlin as the venue location, which is nowadays known as the biggest blockchain hub in the world. Participants will compete for a prize of 20,000 DCT, as well as mentorship and collaboration opportunities with DECENT, and an exclusive trip to attend the next Blockchain Pioneers Hackathon in Shanghai, courtesy of Wanxiang Blockchain Labs. The latest hackathon event, titled Blockchain4Good: Shaping Smart Sustainable Cities for the Future, will take place for the duration of two days, from July 20 to 22. DECENT has decided to partner up with Impact Hub, the largest world network focused on impactfully building entrepreneurial communities. Participants will pitch their blockchain ideas, then teams of two to five people will be given free range to choose the project they want to work on. The registration for this event closes on July 05, 10 PM GMT+2. More details here:
https://bitcoingarden.org/decent-organizes-yet-another-global-hackathon-this-time-in-berlin/ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY: We take privacy of our users very seriously. May 25, 2018 a new European privacy regulation, known as The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), went into effect. We have taken the upcoming changes as an opportunity not only to update our privacy policy to reflect the requirements of GDPR but also to review and improve the ways we collect, store and process personal data to ensure an overall higher level of security protection for our users. You can find the full privacy policy here:
https://bitcoingarden.org/privacy-policy/THE HEROES OF THE GARDEN! This month 2 new users entered the club of "Garden Heroes"; they are: alexanderisora and BitcoinPeople. Congrats!
NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE: All the past editions of this newsletter are available on the forum, in the newsletter archive:
https://bitcoingarden.org/forum/index.php?board=72.0That's all folks! Enjoy your garden! As usual, comments and feedback are welcome. Secco.
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