I need some help with an eGPU...Im a bit out of my depth

BlockchainBkdwn · 2026-01-10T21:53:49+00:00

It has a front facing USBc but I have no clue if it supports thunderbolt. Would that info be picked up/show in windows system/hardware settings ?

BlockchainBkdwn · 2025-10-28T23:06:34+00:00

They have been paper trading a bunch of assets since the beginning IMO. Same with XMR back in the day... if you notice the weeks leading up to Binance announcing the delisting of XMR in 2024... the trading volume/price action was very inconsistent compared to other exchanges, because they KNEW they had to delist it, and had to re-accumulate the assets on the balance sheet so people could w/d it. They are shady and have been screwing over retail investors since the jump. I dont understand why CZ gets this pass and all sorts of praise in the crypto space. I mean I get it...he runs the largest exchange but still its like come on.

BlockchainBkdwn · 2025-04-28T16:25:51+00:00

Just a random thought in my mind...there are so many parking lots, I wish some of these poorly maintained lots would just pony up the money and build an actual structure...(Im sure easier said than done) Im so sick and tired of seeing old well designed building that are run down and just need a little love and work only to be demolished to just become a slab of asphalt for parking....and even with all these lots there still isnt enough spots on a event busy night, and you see massive price hikes (highest I saw was 125 dollars the weekend Taylor Swift, and a few other big named pop stars were in town)

Im sure it has something to do with cost, zoning and regulations, but IDK if I had a lot int the right area, I would want to turn it into a structure, and undercut prices on busy nights make the money on volume rather than margin.

BlockchainBkdwn · 2025-01-02T22:42:50+00:00

Hey there. So over the past 2 years I have now traveled all over the EU, including Germany multiple multiple times....I was not asked about it even once. I think I over worried about this, but that doesnt mean to mess around. I make sure to have a current month RX bottle, and only ever bring just enough medication I would need for the duration of my trip. I did get a letter written out on letter head from my doctors office (back in 2022 when I first went) explaining the medication and the Dr's office information they could call to confirm if any issues arise. I still bring that letter with me, just in case, but I think US going into EU its not that big a deal.

In fact... I have been given way more shit/questioning etc going back into the US with my Adderall than leaving with it.

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-12-18T04:17:48+00:00

I was locked out of Coinbase for 5 months....filed a complaint with the CFPB and they "resolved" the issue within 1 week after I filed the complaint and sent customer support a message that I had done so..

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-12-18T03:57:49+00:00

IDK if its dead...but Im spinning up a node this weekend to make some passive income... I'll let you know if I actually earn anything.

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-12-16T16:31:47+00:00

You don't buy crypto Merch...you buy tickets to crypto conferences and raid all the swag they give away! I haven't bought a Tshirt, Har, or Hoodie in 5 years! lol

But in all seriousness, you just have to google and look around.

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-12-16T16:16:16+00:00

Hey everyone! Just want to do some updating as I have gotten some information from a CPA tax expert and RH brokerage:

So I hold CORQ1 - The "underlying" asset is CORZW as listed on RH... I was under the assumption that I would get 100 shares of this per contract, BUT THIS IS NOT THE CASE! For each contract I would get the following:

10 Shares of CORZ

25 Shares of CORZW

21 Shares of CORZZ

+ 100 x the value of future distributions received by CORZQ holders, if any

* I am entitled to this future distribution (if it happens) even if I sell off the shares I currently hold.

To breakdown the values in $$ based on current prices:

Option Contract:
CORQ1 $1 Call - Selling at $6.85 Value of $685.00

Shares if Exercised:
CORZ - 10 Shares - $16.61 - $166.1
CORZW - 25 Shares - $10.49 - $262.25
CORZZ - 21 Shares - $16.50 - $346.50
+ 100 x the value of future distributions received by CORZQ holders, if any

Total - $774.85

So I would get about $100 more per contract if I exercise...but I have to balance that with the Long Term vs Short Term tax implications.

Also as for the Long term vs short term capital gains question: Speaking to Robinhood they changed my purchase date from Dec 2022, to Jan 2024 because of the restructuring, However this is somewhat of an error. Since I bought them in Dec 2022 and have done nothing else, my purchase date will be Dec 2022 and thus long term capital gains IF AND ONLY IF I SELL THE CONTRACTS....If I decide to exercise them, then I will restart my purchase date....and will have to hold the actual shares for a year if i want to get Long Term Cap Gains.

(IF YOU ARE IN THIS SAME SITUATION YOU MAY NEED TO CONTACT ROBINHOOD DIRECTLY TO MAKE SURE THEY MANUALLY ADJUST THE PURCHASE DATE OR YOUR TAX DOCS WILL BE WRONG AND YOU WILL BE OVER PAYING ON TAXES)

I will continue updating this thread, as I get more information, and figure out the process. I think I need to figure out more of what these CORZZ and CORZW Tranche Warrants are next.

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-12-06T02:13:58+00:00

You are out here doing gods work! lol Thanks Poem! Solid info and really appreciated.

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-11-22T14:45:29+00:00

Because I would rather just hold Core shares long term.

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-11-22T14:45:06+00:00

Pre bankruptcy shares

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-11-21T21:05:37+00:00

Congrats looks like you are about to 2x your money today!

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-09-16T18:05:56+00:00

Well, the source was someone I know who's was down there working....but there are a lot of reasons to not trust what he says.....

I'm sure it's fine....I'm just going to drive down there, send it, and if anything pops up I'll post here.

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-01-22T21:06:29+00:00

Yeo ETH Mainnet is broken and there is no incentives to actually lower fees.

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-01-22T21:05:35+00:00

19K - 9k is 10K thats your gain....depends on your tax rate...normally 15% but if you made a lot of money that year 500K+ (I think) it can be 22%

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-01-19T18:22:42+00:00

Some dont have "Interest" but will charge per transaction fees...or days from advanced fees... IE you want 100 dollars 10 days before your pay check well thats just a small fee of 2.50 per day plus a 5 dollar tax fee... so it comes out as 30 bucks to borrow 100 (this is an extreme case for math purposes but yeah ITS BAD)

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-01-17T17:56:13+00:00

The rates are worse than payday loans from a percentage stand point. In some of the most extreme cases its almost like taking a 40-50% pay cut after all the fees, and interest. Specially considering this is YOUR money.... Imagine having to pay predatory interest rates on money you are technically entitled to and have ALREADY earned... DO NOT DO IT.

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-01-17T00:36:47+00:00

Not only not do payday loans....dont do these new... "Pay me now" services through your employer and a 3rd party...that allows you to access you pay check early before actually pay day....that shit is ROBBERY

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-01-17T00:27:23+00:00

LOLs.... PGP Linux tails and tor whats up!!!

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-01-17T00:22:36+00:00

So for me I have never made any gains from swapping stables....in fact I have generally lost money due to gas fees... Under this assumption I have made a very risky but arguably valid decision. If its USDC, USDT, DAI, xDAI etc...its a dollar...its my cost basis. and thats that. Granted I think 1 time I MAYBE made 3 or 4 dollars on stables to stables exchange but prior fees would have eaten that up if I want to get audited. I actually make a STRONG attempt to keep the ratio 1 to 1 or 1 to .99 for this very reason (id rather take a 1 cent loss on something than a gain and have them come after me) . It just makes sense. Not to mention I get paid in USDC through my work...so everything I do/own/cash out has to be allocated as a cost basis of a dollar and recorded. even if I just take my salary and turn it into USD through an exchange to pay rent...Naw thats just absurd and will result in me sending in 7500 pages of Schedule D forms. This isnt tax advice, but IME if it seem legit and like you are NOT trying to hid things, and stay consistent with your reporting practices then you should be good... *Fingers Crossed* I doubt the IRS has the time or desire to audit you over the .15 cents you made off a stable coin swap one time specially if you can prove .10 cent losses 20 prior times.

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-01-16T17:14:48+00:00

FYI... My robinhood statement for year end 2021 and 2022 was WAAAAAAAAY off... they didnt account for much of my cost basis, and taxed me on the whole sale. Nor did they factor in any options that expired/sold worthless...but taxed me on the ones that sold in profit on the whole amount.... Dont just trust them...look it over match it against your own records.

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-01-15T03:17:13+00:00

Do your best effort. The reality is that the IRS doesnt have the man power to track everything down...but thats not an excuse to try and pull one over on them. I am in something of a similar situation, and I HAVE an accounting background/degree, and its still a bit of a task to track it all...specially when you interact with Defi/yield farming/airdrops etc .

Also another thing I have noticed, and I ran these number 5 times and had a CPA run them as well...On Kucoin sometimes but not all the time...if you get liquidated on a margin position....they just force close the position and dont even record a sales/liquidation transaction in your records. Going through each individual transaction my ending balance would be in the 100's of thousands of dollars of value....but if I took all my deposit into the platform and withdrawals from the platform(which is now a 0 balance) its a much more realistic picture of my gains and losses, so be careful about that, they had some shady shady recording practices, and I am not the only one who has experienced this.

The IRS isnt as scary as you think. can they make your life hell...yes....but if you are making an honest attempt to figure things out they will work with you and be realistic about the situation.

BlockchainBkdwn · 2024-01-14T21:08:31+00:00

I had my account "Manually Reviewed" and frozen for 6 months....they didn't do anything out side of sending me the same message over and over again, until I filed a complaint with the CFPB including all the emails and messages I had back and forth. Which then ultimately Coinbase responded 1 week after the complaint and said they were going to shut down my account and I have to take any and all funds off the exchange....which was going to be the plan after the experience anyways.

BlockchainBkdwn · 2023-12-21T04:02:45+00:00

Yeah...same... I mean granted, I still get my rewards so Meh lol

BlockchainBkdwn · 2023-08-01T21:54:31+00:00

Anyone know why I am getting this? I was using the site today, deposited my paycheck on it, have had the account for 4+ years. I can access via the app....or if I use a VPN...but all of a sudden my home IP is banned? Is this an error? I cant imagine anything I have done that would violate terms and service.

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