Guides8 min read
The 5 Most Common Scams on Bitcointalk (And How to Spot Them)
Impersonation, fake escrow, signature campaign frauds, account selling, fake bounty pages — the patterns that catch newcomers.
May 15, 2026
Blog
Practical guides, forum-culture deep dives, and analysis of what's happening on the forum and Bitcoin more broadly.
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How Merit Actually Works (And How to Earn It Honestly)
Merit isn't karma. It's a quality filter built to break account farms. Here's the system in plain English.
May 12, 2026
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Reading a Bitcointalk Profile — A Newbie's Guide
Every signal on a forum profile that tells you whether to trust, ignore, or run from someone.
May 9, 2026
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Signature Campaigns Explained — Realistic Earnings by Rank
Honest numbers on what each rank actually earns, and the campaigns to avoid.
May 6, 2026
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What Is DefaultTrust (DT) and Why It Matters
How the forum's trust circle actually works, who's in it, and what a red trust feedback really means.
Apr 30, 2026
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How to Verify Your Bitcoin Wallet Software
Checking signatures, hashes, and reproducible builds — a practical guide so you don't run a poisoned wallet.
Apr 27, 2026
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Your First Month on Bitcointalk — A Realistic Plan
Day-by-day expectations — what to read, where to post, and what *not* to do in your first 30 days.
Apr 24, 2026