Questions tagged [mistake]

BitcoinBaron Mon Feb 17 2025 | 6 answers 1361

Pierre Poilievre is a politician who has been involved in various debates and discussions. Recently, there has been some speculation about a possible mistake he made regarding cryptocurrency. Did he really make a mistake with crypto?

CryptoLord Fri Nov 22 2024 | 7 answers 1301

I'm wondering if Paxos made an error when handling the Bitcoin transfer fees. Should I be concerned about this potential mistake, or is it just a normal part of the process?

Sara Fri Nov 15 2024 | 5 answers 1169

People mistook the SBA dollar for a quarter coin due to its similar size, color, and possibly the lack of familiarity with the new design of the SBA dollar, leading to confusion and misidentification.

CryptoQueen Sun Nov 10 2024 | 6 answers 1245

I have a 1922 silver dollar and I'm trying to figure out what the mistake on it is. I've heard that there's some kind of error or misprint on this coin, but I can't seem to find it. Can you help me identify the mistake?

Stefano Sun Jul 07 2024 | 6 answers 1051

Could it be argued that Nassim Taleb, renowned for his theory of black swan events, miscalculated when he initially examined Bitcoin? Given his emphasis on the importance of extreme outcomes and tail risks, it seems surprising that he did not foresee the potential for Bitcoin to emerge as a significant financial force. Did his skepticism towards cryptocurrencies perhaps blind him to the potential for such a disruptive technology to reshape the financial landscape? Or was his initial assessment simply a case of a brilliant mind overlooking a developing trend that did not yet fit into his existing framework of thinking? The question remains: did Taleb truly make a mistake, or was his initial skepticism simply a reflection of the uncertainty and risk that characterizes any emerging technology?