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⚡ Lightning Thursday! March 05, 2026: Explore the Lightning Network!⚡
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rlaxa1/lightning_thursday_march_05_2026_explore_the/
<!-- SC_OFF -->The lightning network is a second-layer solution on top of the Bitcoin blockchain that enables quick, cheap and scalable Bitcoin payments. Here is the place to discuss and learn more about lightning! Ask your questions about lightning Provide reviews, feedback, comparisons of LN apps, services, websites etc Learn about new LN features, development, apps Link to good quality resources (articles, wikis etc) Resources: Here is an awesome list of resources compiled by Jameson Lopp: https://bitcoinfo.org/lightning.html Want to test out your lightning fire power? tip the Bitcoin devs! https://bitcoindevlist.com/ Previous threads: Search (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/search?q=Lightning+Thursday&restrict_sr=on&include_over_18=on&sort=new&t=all) Lnbook getting closer towards being finished and can already be seen at: https://github.com/lnbook/lnbook Lightning Dedicated YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/renepickhardt Also there is the playlist by chaincode labs: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpLH33TRghT17_U3as2P3vHfAGL8pSOOY Lightning stores: https://www.lightningnetworkstores.com/ Learn more and talk about lightning right here in r/Bitcoin (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin), r/bitcoinbeginners (https://www.reddit.com/r/bitcoinbeginners), r/thelightningnetwork (https://www.reddit.com/r/thelightningnetwork), and the BitcoinDiscord.com chat (https://discord.gg/qE3rWBRNqh) <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/rBitcoinMod (https://www.reddit.com/user/rBitcoinMod)
[link] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rlaxa1/lightning_thursday_march_05_2026_explore_the/) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rlaxa1/lightning_thursday_march_05_2026_explore_the/)
So You're Saying There's a Chance
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rl9y3g/so_youre_saying_theres_a_chance/
submitted by /u/Rolldice08 (https://www.reddit.com/user/Rolldice08)
[link] (https://i.redd.it/xe74h10v44ng1.jpeg) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rl1a2b/for_those_always_waiting_to_time_the_bottom/)
Quick notes on the 1099-DA situation for anyone feeling lost right now
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rl0aj5/quick_notes_on_the_1099da_situation_for_anyone/
<!-- SC_OFF -->Keeping this one short & sweet. Here are a few things to be mindful of this year regarding the 1099-DA Forms are delayed. Several major exchanges haven't sent 1099-DAs yet. Mid-March seems to be the revised timeline for some. This is the first year, so delays are happening across the board. $0 cost basis is normal this year. Exchanges aren't required to report it for 2025. It doesn't mean your cost basis is actually zero. You report your own on Form 8949. The 1099-DA is not your tax return. It's informational. It doesn't replace Form 8949 and Schedule D. Think of it as a starting point, not the answer. DeFi, DEX trades, and wallet activity won't be on it. You're still generally expected to report those yourself. Extensions are normal. Form 4868 gives you until October 15. Especially this year, with new forms and delayed delivery, it could be worth considering. Just remember it extends the filing deadline, not the payment deadline. New 8949 checkboxes exist. There are now specific boxes for 1099-DA transactions with and without cost basis, and for activity not reported on a 1099-DA at all. Getting these right matters. If you're using multiple exchanges or have moved crypto between platforms, crypto tax software can help reconcile everything. And for complex situations, a crypto CPA could be worth it as well. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/summ_app (https://www.reddit.com/user/summ_app)
[link] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rl0aj5/quick_notes_on_the_1099da_situation_for_anyone/) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rl0aj5/quick_notes_on_the_1099da_situation_for_anyone/)
Bought a Trezor 3 - How to ensure my wife/parents can get my Bitcoin if I die
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkuz2b/bought_a_trezor_3_how_to_ensure_my_wifeparents/
<!-- SC_OFF -->Just bought a Trezor 3 after seeing that these threats from Ledger that they wont be supporting Nano S anymore. I set up my Nano S last time with a seedphase + password and I want to do the same with the Trezor 3. Do you have any strategies for providing the info to your parents/wife securely so they can access it in case something happened to you? My password will be long so I can't expect my parents and my wife to remember it <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/Viver1 (https://www.reddit.com/user/Viver1)
[link] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkuz2b/bought_a_trezor_3_how_to_ensure_my_wifeparents/) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkuz2b/bought_a_trezor_3_how_to_ensure_my_wifeparents/)
Is Bitcoin still the fastest way to move money online?
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkui2u/is_bitcoin_still_the_fastest_way_to_move_money/
<!-- SC_OFF -->Genuine question. With all the payment apps and instant bank transfers now, I want to know if people still find BTC faster for moving money around online. Ive noticed some platforms still lean heavily on Bitcoin for deposits and withdrawals because it settles quicker than traditional banking. I even saw a few services like Bracco using BTC payouts instead of waiting days for bank transfers. I want to know what people here think. Is Bitcoin still the best option for fast online payments or have other methods caught up? <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/No_Kale_6982 (https://www.reddit.com/user/No_Kale_6982)
[link] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkui2u/is_bitcoin_still_the_fastest_way_to_move_money/) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkui2u/is_bitcoin_still_the_fastest_way_to_move_money/)
Wasn't Bitcoin dead, again?
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkrl91/wasnt_bitcoin_dead_again/
<!-- SC_OFF -->Oh, look who is back from the dead, again. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/IM-PT24 (https://www.reddit.com/user/IM-PT24)
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DCA is boring and that's exactly why it works better than anything else you're doing
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkqscy/dca_is_boring_and_thats_exactly_why_it_works/
<!-- SC_OFF -->I stopped trying to time bitcoin and just started DCAing every week. Honestly wish I did this years ago instead of staring at charts like an idiot. Everyone told me to wait for the dip, wait for the cycle bottom, wait for 50k again. Meanwhile bitcoin went from 60k to 100k while I was waiting. The people who were DCAing the whole time are up and the people who were "waiting for the perfect entry" are still waiting. I genuinely think most people lose money in crypto not because they buy the wrong thing but because they try to be smarter than the market. Just buying a fixed amount every week and forgetting about it has outperformed every trade I've ever made. The funniest part is people will call this boring or say DCA is for people who don't know what they're doing. Cool. My boring strategy is outperforming your leveraged long that got liquidated last Tuesday. Am I wrong here or is DCA genuinely the most underrated strategy in crypto? <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/Ok-Lavishness8030 (https://www.reddit.com/user/Ok-Lavishness8030)
[link] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkqscy/dca_is_boring_and_thats_exactly_why_it_works/) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkqscy/dca_is_boring_and_thats_exactly_why_it_works/)
Does crypto nest work or is the website fucked? Trying to get a cold card
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rknf59/does_crypto_nest_work_or_is_the_website_fucked/
<!-- SC_OFF -->Trying to order a cold card to the UK and not even for their cold cards, it just redirects to the manufacturer website? wtf is wrong with this entire website. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/Effective-Ad5644 (https://www.reddit.com/user/Effective-Ad5644)
[link] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rknf59/does_crypto_nest_work_or_is_the_website_fucked/) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rknf59/does_crypto_nest_work_or_is_the_website_fucked/)
<!-- SC_OFF -->Just another way to dca <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/kangol-kai (https://www.reddit.com/user/kangol-kai)
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DCA and holding
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkj9ah/dca_and_holding/
<!-- SC_OFF -->I’ve been DCA’ing $250 a week into Bitcoin for the past two years and I haven’t missed a week. I’m in it long term, not trying to trade every move. But I’m genuinely unsure what the move is when Bitcoin hits an all-time high. Do you take profits? Trim like 10–20%? Sell your initial capital and let the rest ride? Or just ignore the price and keep buying like nothing’s changed? Last time it was ripping (around $120k) I just kept buying and didn’t even think about a plan. I don’t want to make stupid decisions like that again. Curious what people here actually do in that situation — not theory, but what you personally stick to. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/Silent_Draft190 (https://www.reddit.com/user/Silent_Draft190)
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The Bitcoin network is reaching the 20,000,000 coins milestone within one week. Mining the final million coins will take over 100 years.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkenpi/the_bitcoin_network_is_reaching_the_20000000/
<!-- SC_OFF -->If you're wondering how to find the circulating coins info, you can use your own node with the command: bitcoin-cli gettxoutsetinfo Or https://www.txoutset.info/ Currently at 19,997,379 BTC (block height: 939,234) <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/TheresNoSecondBest (https://www.reddit.com/user/TheresNoSecondBest)
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<!-- SC_OFF -->Bitcoin rap trax See more: bitcoinphilosopher/videos" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinphilosopher/videos <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/ironmonger29 (https://www.reddit.com/user/ironmonger29)
[link] (https://v.redd.it/exh65j7bcymg1) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkbbrx/bitcoin_is_an_army/)
Bitcoin is an army
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkbbrx/bitcoin_is_an_army/
How to Use a Seed Phrase (newbie question)
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rk9shk/how_to_use_a_seed_phrase_newbie_question/
<!-- SC_OFF -->How do I access (or just check on) my bitcoin using my seed phrase alone? I've downloaded several different wallet apps but had problems with all of them. The Bitcoin.com (http://bitcoin.com/) app gives me options to purchase and receive bitcoin, but I don't see any "import" or "seed phrase" options. Binance wouldn't let me do a thing without going through a very serious verification process involving scanning all kinds of sensitive documents. And Ledger wanted me to choose a completely separate device for... something I didn't understand. I know this is a dumb question and it's probably really obvious but right now I'm at a loss. Is there an app that will just let me put in my seed phrase??? (It's a tiny amount of money, so it won't be a big deal if I can't access it, but still I'd like to be able to if it's possible.) Thanks. UPDATE: Thanks for the replies. It seems it's quite a bit more complicated than I thought. I'm going to get a friend to help me in person. Thanks for the help and for the warnings about scammers. (And to would-be scammers: It's like 200 dollars. Don't waste you time!) <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/AdCertain5057 (https://www.reddit.com/user/AdCertain5057)
[link] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rk9shk/how_to_use_a_seed_phrase_newbie_question/) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rk9shk/how_to_use_a_seed_phrase_newbie_question/)
<!-- SC_OFF -->I was fortunate to become a BTC whole coiner about 1yr ago. I got hungry and went for 2. I have Total 1.925. (I have .125 elsewhere). I wanted to ask: are there many ppl here that have 2? I think once I get 2BTC, I'm done. Will just let it ride. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/Unable_Illustrator_2 (https://www.reddit.com/user/Unable_Illustrator_2)
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Daily Discussion, March 05, 2026
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rl9sl4/daily_discussion_march_05_2026/
<!-- SC_OFF -->Please utilize this sticky thread for all general Bitcoin discussions! If you see posts on the front page or /r/Bitcoin/new (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/new) which are better suited for this daily discussion thread, please help out by directing the OP to this thread instead. Thank you! If you don't get an answer to your question, you can try phrasing it differently or commenting again tomorrow. Please check the previous discussion thread (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkdp05/daily_discussion_march_04_2026/) for unanswered questions. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/rBitcoinMod (https://www.reddit.com/user/rBitcoinMod)
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For those always waiting to time the bottom versus DCA…
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rl1a2b/for_those_always_waiting_to_time_the_bottom/
Using Bitcoin Gains for Entertainment
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkwj5s/using_bitcoin_gains_for_entertainment/
<!-- SC_OFF -->Just a reminder to enjoy your gains from time to time! Bought a few hundred bucks last week and today, a 7% gain bought me a year of my internet television service! Just a reminder to stop and smell the roses! Bitcoin is both the best savings account ever created and a permissionless currency to use like cash. Buy yourself some dinner tonight and smile knowing your instincts payed off ♥️ <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/ZucchiniNew7116 (https://www.reddit.com/user/ZucchiniNew7116)
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submitted by /u/Todo_es (https://www.reddit.com/user/Todo_es)
[link] (https://www.wsj.com/finance/regulation/kraken-becomes-first-crypto-firm-to-win-access-to-feds-core-payments-system-b5d17031?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqfdVnY79XD5mBPAvp1mBiF2DlSLnb1xK97gZ7tyi7GtH1chamQqQaXca7NtHTM%3D&gaa_ts=69a88667&gaa_sig=tFrW3fhMtKBdT4S9yS-gp9-crKSVkzBrpWivmJMpA7PTLVuJqnXVzRFekQ5q1Vavme4-OSNZZ6iivihi1Xg5yQ%3D%3D) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkug8c/wsj_kraken_becomes_first_crypto_firm_to_win/)
WSJ: "Kraken Becomes First Crypto Firm to Win Access to Fed’s Core Payments System".
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkug8c/wsj_kraken_becomes_first_crypto_firm_to_win/
submitted by /u/TheresNoSecondBest (https://www.reddit.com/user/TheresNoSecondBest)
[link] (https://v.redd.it/b83h9gs362ng1) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkqmp7/the_bitcoin_ceo_ordered_me_to_post_this_here/)
The Bitcoin CEO ordered me to post this here
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkqmp7/the_bitcoin_ceo_ordered_me_to_post_this_here/
Anyone here actually mining Bitcoin?
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkm28x/anyone_here_actually_mining_bitcoin/
<!-- SC_OFF -->Been down the Bitcoin rabbit hole for a while now and I'm genuinely curious about the mining side of things. I've always just stacked sats by buying, but lately I've been wondering if running miners makes sense or if it's just a hobby at this point for individuals. Some questions for anyone who's actually doing it.. What's your all-in cost per Bitcoin mined? (Power + hardware depreciation) Is it cheaper than just buying spot, or are you doing it for other reasons (supporting the network, betting on price appreciation, etc.)? How do you think about the payback period on hardware when difficulty keeps climbing? For people in high-cost electricity areas, how do you make it work? <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/Bulky_Description579 (https://www.reddit.com/user/Bulky_Description579)
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Put your change to work.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkkual/put_your_change_to_work/
so what now?
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkh4bq/so_what_now/
<!-- SC_OFF -->When the-back-over-100k-faster-than-projected thesis was presented many people reacted with hostility but.. Look at just what happened to the trend. Some people wanted this to be 2022 but we are not in that position, its a different time and setup. A rush might have just started, looks like. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/No_Jellyfish2185 (https://www.reddit.com/user/No_Jellyfish2185)
[link] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkh4bq/so_what_now/) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkh4bq/so_what_now/)
Daily Discussion, March 04, 2026
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkdp05/daily_discussion_march_04_2026/
<!-- SC_OFF -->Please utilize this sticky thread for all general Bitcoin discussions! If you see posts on the front page or /r/Bitcoin/new (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/new) which are better suited for this daily discussion thread, please help out by directing the OP to this thread instead. Thank you! If you don't get an answer to your question, you can try phrasing it differently or commenting again tomorrow. Please check the previous discussion thread (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rjhn6g/daily_discussion_march_03_2026/) for unanswered questions. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/rBitcoinMod (https://www.reddit.com/user/rBitcoinMod)
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Pantera Capital CEO discusses continued Bitcoin allocation
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkdeu5/pantera_capital_ceo_discusses_continued_bitcoin/
<!-- SC_OFF -->Pantera Capital’s CEO recently mentioned in an interview that he continues to allocate capital to Bitcoin as part of his firm’s long term strategy. He also commented on broader technology markets, suggesting that some areas of AI may be priced aggressively relative to fundamentals. In that context, he noted that decentralized networks could play a role in future machine to machine transactions. Regardless of individual opinions, institutional participation in Bitcoin continues to be part of the broader adoption discussion. Long term capital allocators typically operate on multi year horizons, which differs from short term market positioning. How do you view institutional commentary like this meaningful for long term adoption, or simply one firm’s perspective? <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/HodlPackLeader (https://www.reddit.com/user/HodlPackLeader)
[link] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkdeu5/pantera_capital_ceo_discusses_continued_bitcoin/) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rkdeu5/pantera_capital_ceo_discusses_continued_bitcoin/)
Is anyone buying at these levels or waiting still?
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rk9xsy/is_anyone_buying_at_these_levels_or_waiting_still/
<!-- SC_OFF -->curious what everyone is doing EDIT: I DCA bi weekly, but i have about 10k in cash ready to blow <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/Hot_Fly_3963 (https://www.reddit.com/user/Hot_Fly_3963)
[link] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rk9xsy/is_anyone_buying_at_these_levels_or_waiting_still/) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rk9xsy/is_anyone_buying_at_these_levels_or_waiting_still/)
<!-- SC_OFF -->Bitcoin FUD has been pumping nonstop. (New pieces every couple days in FT, NYT, Bloomberg, you name it.) And it’s working on retail, most normal people won't touch bitcoin right now. But while we might be in a "bear market" in Bitcoin’s price, there is *no* bear market in Bitcoin adoption. The data shows institutions accumulated ~829,000 BTC in 2025. There's been a ~93% HODL rate across BTC ETFs despite -50% drawdown from Oct '25 peak. RIAs are buying and banks are building around Bitcoin, and the “institutional scaffolding” around Bitcoin is still standing. So what gives? As usual, someone wants your Bitcoin. This video is a full breakdown of what's going on and why I suggest you don't give it to them. <!-- SC_ON --> submitted by /u/thesatdaddy (https://www.reddit.com/user/thesatdaddy)
[link] (https://youtu.be/9OyvaKM9g7s) [comments] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1rk1qrn/they_are_desperately_trying_to_keep_you_away_from/)
