Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that is secured by a complex cryptographic algorithm known as the proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism. Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, is often touted for its security and decentralized nature. However, over the years, there have been several incidents that have highlighted the potential vulnerabilities of the Bitcoin network.
One of the earliest incidents occurred in August 2010 when a vulnerability in the Bitcoin network allowed for double spending. The incident allowed a user to create multiple transactions with the same bitcoins, effectively spending them twice. An attacker exploited a flaw in the Bitcoin software to generate a large number of bitcoins and then attempted to double-spend them. The attacker was able to successfully double-spend 184.4 billion bitcoins, which were worthless at the time. "The CVE-2010–5139 bug on August 15th, 2010 resulted in 184 billion BTC being minted. On the heels of this event, core developers Gavin Andresen and Satoshi Nakamoto had to roll back the blockchain in order to purge this transaction from block 74638." The issue was quickly identified and resolved by the Bitcoin community, but it served as a reminder of the importance of remaining vigilant in the face of potential vulnerabilities. Another incident occurred in September 2018 when a critical vulnerability in the Bitcoin Core software was discovered. The vulnerability, given the identifier CVE-2018-17144, could have potentially allowed an attacker to crash a large number of Bitcoin nodes, leading to a disruption of the network. The vulnerability was caused by a bug in the code that could allow an attacker to create a transaction that, while invalid, would still be accepted by certain nodes on the network. The Bitcoin Core development team quickly worked to address the vulnerability and released a new version of the software, Bitcoin Core 0.16.3, which included a fix for the bug. September 17th, 2018, the CVE-2018–17144 bug was discovered by a Bitcoin Cash (BCH) developer who selflessly took action before it could be exploited by a bad actor. While these incidents did not directly impact the security of users' bitcoins, they highlight the potential for vulnerabilities to exist in the Bitcoin network and the importance of remaining vigilant and proactive in addressing them. It is crucial for users to take steps to secure their bitcoins, including using reputable wallets, keeping private keys secure, and avoiding centralized exchanges that may be vulnerable to hacks. In addition, the Bitcoin community must continue to monitor the network for potential vulnerabilities and work to address them as they arise. Regular updates and maintenance of the software that powers the Bitcoin network are necessary to ensure its continued security and stability. While Bitcoin has come a long way since its early days, these incidents serve as a reminder that no system is perfect and that continued vigilance is necessary to ensure the security of the network and the bitcoins stored within it. Next: the Role of the Lightning network in the Bitcoin blockchain Reference: https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-history-part-10-the-184-billion-btc-bug/ https://bitcoincore.org/en/2018/09/20/notice/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_bitcoin https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/60517/github-is-backing-up-the-codebases-for-bitcoin-core-and-ethereum-under-the-arctic-ice-in-svalbard https://nomics.com/ https://coinpaprika.com/ https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/itcoin-unhackable-it-happened-twice-not-blowing-smoke-9e16bcddd5ab
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For centuries, many currencies were backed by gold, meaning that the value of each unit of currency was directly linked to a fixed amount of gold. However, in the 20th century, most countries abandoned the gold standard and began to issue fiat currency, which is not backed by a physical commodity. This has had significant effects on the value of currencies, including increased volatility, inflation, and a loss of purchasing power. The debasement of fiat currency from gold has led to the rise of cryptocurrencies, which are digital currencies that operate independently of central banks and governments. One of the main advantages of cryptocurrencies is that they can be designed to be resistant to inflation and provide more stability compared to fiat currencies. Blockchain technology, which is the underlying technology behind cryptocurrencies, provides a decentralized and secure way of storing and transferring value, making it a promising alternative to traditional financial systems. Cryptocurrency backed by gold is a concept that has recently been gaining traction in the world of finance. The idea of combining the benefits of digital currencies with the security of gold is certainly attractive. However, what impact would this have on the world of finance, and is it a viable option for investors? In this article, we will explore the impact of having cryptocurrency backed by gold. Firstly, let's define what we mean by a cryptocurrency backed by gold. A cryptocurrency backed by gold is a digital currency that is tied to the value of gold. Essentially, the currency is backed by a certain amount of gold, which can be redeemed by holders of the currency at any time. This is different from traditional cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, which are not tied to any physical asset. One of the main benefits of having a cryptocurrency backed by gold is that it provides investors with a stable and secure investment option. Gold has been a store of value for centuries and is widely regarded as a safe-haven asset. By backing a cryptocurrency with gold, investors can have the best of both worlds – the security of a physical asset and the convenience of a digital currency.
Another advantage of having a cryptocurrency backed by gold is that it could help to stabilize the value of the currency. Traditional cryptocurrencies are notoriously volatile, with prices fluctuating wildly on a daily basis. By tying the value of a cryptocurrency to the price of gold, it could help to stabilize the value of the currency, making it a more attractive option for investors. Moreover, having a cryptocurrency backed by gold could also help to increase the adoption of digital currencies. One of the main concerns with traditional cryptocurrencies is that they are not widely accepted as a form of payment. However, if a cryptocurrency is backed by gold, it could help to increase the level of trust and confidence in the currency, making it more likely that merchants will start accepting it as a form of payment. However, there are also some potential drawbacks to having a cryptocurrency backed by gold. Firstly, it could be more difficult to scale the currency if it is tied to the value of a physical asset. Gold is a finite resource, and if the currency becomes more widely adopted, it could be difficult to maintain the value of the currency without an adequate supply of gold to back it up. Another potential issue is the cost associated with storing and securing the gold that backs the currency. Gold is a physical asset, and it would need to be stored in a secure location, which could be expensive. Furthermore, the security of the gold would need to be guaranteed, as any loss or theft of the gold could have a significant impact on the value of the currency. In conclusion, a cryptocurrency backed by gold has the potential to provide investors with a stable and secure investment option. Combining the benefits of digital currencies with the security of gold could help to increase the adoption of digital currencies and provide a more stable investment option for investors. However, there are also some potential drawbacks, such as the difficulty of scaling the currency and the cost associated with storing and securing the gold that backs the currency. Ultimately, whether a cryptocurrency backed by gold is a viable option for investors will depend on a range of factors, including the level of demand for the currency and the cost of securing the gold that backs it up. OVERCOMING PREJUDICES Rodrigo Ferrari Nunes, PhD We are living in extraordinary times. Never before were people able to participate in an economy by pushing buttons and looking at computer screens. The extent of what is possible to achieve remotely and collaboratively has been made incredibly wide ranging and far-reaching. People can establish close relationships from afar in ways that were never possible before, for better, and, unfortunately, also for worse. The Ophirian mission involves finding people in need of support and doing what we can to help them. We are here to do the best we can to make things better for people who struggle, not just in the Philippines, but also from around the world. We believe that, as stewards of this world, we should all make sure that everyone has access to the basic resources that sustain life. Unfortunately, the few people who rule this world do not yet share our vision of truth and science. We are working to change that. We are working to demonstrate how a world attuned to our vision should work. We are going beyond just lending people a hand in a time of need. Our vision of empowerment involves growing a crypto economy and providing work and opportunities that would enable people to become economically independent and take charge of their own lives. A world rife with socioeconomic disparities should never exist in the face of technological advances and human creativity. So how did we end up like this, distracted by torrents of meaningless media, suspended in an ocean of indifference? How, collecting so many compulsory taxes, can governments fail to provide basic support, housing and sanitation, access to clean water and nutrition for the people it should, in theory at least, serve? Are these issues difficult for such an advanced, space-faring society to solve? What are we going to export to the galaxy in our space explorations, the systematic inability to provide the same opportunities for one other? If governmental religious, industrial, and scientific institutions were truly concerned with humanity, and making the world a better place, we would have by far overcome the issues highlighted above. If so many hearts and minds were not so contaminated with greed, everyone would know how do the right thing. There would be no need for us to be here. We are part of those who are tired of sitting around and waiting. We are tired of hearing calls for help and being unable to respond. We are tired of being astonished by the incompetence and theatrics of the mainstream political world. Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.[1] We understand how crypto technologies can empower us and others like us to improve the world. This is what Ophir is all about. Ophir is unlike most other crypto currencies, which cater to the financial world with its sharks and whales. Ophir, is at the core of a growing feeling of connectedness, a culture set on solving present issues and building a better future, starting with the socioeconomically underprivileged. Ophirians represent the initial spark at the genesis of a new culture of abundance, knowledge and empowerment. Its roots have started to spread from the Philippines. As Ophirian roots extend the whole earth will come together with its nurturing embrace. In the meantime, drawing on lessons from the cryptocurrency world, the Ophir token is designed to provide a sustainable source of income to various projects, spreading prosperity. Our cultural roots will develop as Ophirians identify grassroots projects, and also bring support to marginalized artists, writers, creators and communicators, who will be empowered to document and become participants in the histories of their own communities. In a world where Ophirian values are taken seriously, every person would have the right to a home, nutrition, access to knowledge, the autonomy of pursuing their own enterprises, self-sustainable and free energy. Ophir sets into motion an inspired plan to bring about a culture of prosperity in which greed, its spurious manifestations, and unconscientious principles vanish forever. Yet, you may ask: if money is part of the problem, how can we solve problems with a crypto currency, something that seems to be just like typical government money? First, we should realize that crypto currencies are not all the same. They represent digital exchange contracts that range from poorly programmed to rock-solid and fraud proof. I will not get into the technical side of Ophir’s digital contract, but you can read all about it in Ophir’s White Paper and Audit. We should note for now that Ophir has a fixed supply of coins, and also no admin keys. This means that, once launched, nobody can mess with the code or mint new coins for their own benefit, an issue that has plagued many crypto projects. Ophir’s rock solid code makes this impossible. It is important to bear in mind that it is the community of users which generates the value of any currency. In other words, no currency has value unless people believe in its power and accept to exchange it for goods and services. The currencies that governments print have been traditionally imposed on populations who were left without alternatives. Such currencies, invented, printed and controlled from above, have been around since before all of us were born. People have been simply forced to adopt them. If all of us ignored those currencies, and stopped accepting them, their value would collapse; consequently, governmental structures would collapse. Thus, government currencies only have value because people choose or are coerced into using them. So what gives Ophir its revolutionary potential? First of all, it is important to notice that Ophir has been conceived as an example of what can be done, not as the only way in which it can be done. If there were more projects motivated by the same intentions propelling Ophir forward, people would be better off. Any positive revolution that could make the world a better place must start with the development of a higher consciousness. Simply put, this higher conscience operates under principles that are diametrically opposed to the rule of greed. These principles are strengthened by the pursuit of truth, which is, in itself, a complicated matter in a world saturated by state-controlled fictions. Yet, despite how people may disagree about many things, they tend to agree, regardless of the religious background, that we should be generous, grateful, and pursue the goal of living in a world in which the same opportunities exist for everyone. As Ophir grows, it will prove, again and again, that crypto currency technologies can be used to improve the lives of people in need and reward those who choose to help. Ophirians do not all think the same way. We celebrate our individuality and cultural differences as a source of collective strength. We would not like to live in a world where everyone thinks the same way and agrees on everything. Yet, we share the goal using knowledge and resources to assist and empower others who will soar above us in a greatly improved world. We do not dream of being recognized, or seeking the glories of this world. We know that actions speak for themselves, and go far beyond what words alone can do. In our journey, as we join hands and walk together, we must be prepared to face the world and its prejudices: This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, truce breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.[2] Looking ahead, Ophirians face derision, suspicion, misunderstanding, and all sorts of opposition. Our team welcomes adversity. We know what real adversity is, and we are providing an example to the world of how to enact positive change. Naysayers and self-ascribed judges only strengthen our resolve and bring us closer together. If our message is not coming across, we will strengthen it. We are here for the long run. Rodrigo Ferrari Nunes, PhD PhD in Social Anthropology (University of Aberdeen 2016), MA in Sociocultural Anthropology (University of British Columbia 2010), and double major BA in Anthropology and Classics (University of British Columbia 2006). [1] Proverbs 24-3-5. [2] 2 Timothy 3:1-5. Donate now! Your support will make a significant impact and help us continue our mission. - to educate, empower, and resource grassroots churches.
GMAFEC, a non-profit organization, is offering a loyalty program for cryptocurrency donations. For every cryptocurrency donation made to GMAFEC on the Ethereum blockchain, donors will receive 10,000 : $1 worth of loyalty points. These loyalty points will be reflected publicly on the blockchain as donations. Additionally, donors will be recognized by the Ophir smart contract with a free airdrop of ERC-20 tokens called Ophir, which has no monetary value. To be eligible for the Ophir token, donors can donate any of the following cryptocurrencies: USDC, USDT, ETH, HEX, SLP, TEXAN. Please note that only donations made on the Ethereum blockchain will be counted towards this program. OPHIR LINKS Website: https://ophircrypto.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/ophircrypto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ophircrypto Twitter: https://twitter.com/ophir_crypto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ophircrypto/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ophircrypto #ophircrypto #ophirarmy #ophirians #forGodsGlory #determinedtoserve #SolasScriptura #church #churches #nonprofit #godswordistruth #love #blessedtobeablessing #servingcommunity #salfoftheearth #bitcoin #bitcoinhalving #marketcycles #altcoin #cryptoph #cryptocurrency #crypto visit Ophir Crypto's website: https://ophircrypto.com/ Visit FB page Ophir Crypto Join FB Group @OphirC Crypto The OPHIR Cryptocurrency is a decentralized endowment token designed for unlocking abundance to fuel generosity; empowering & resourcing grassroots churches and those advocating for the poor and vulnerable across the Philippines and the world. Watch the Video: These are potentially revolutionary times. The crypto world provides many challenges and potential solutions to the problems we face as people who would like to live in a better world and work to make it happen. The major obstacles we face are, generally speaking, moral and cultural. Investors who get wealthy using the system are rarely if ever set on helping others. We are asked to live within a system that is sold to us as hyper scientific, developed and moving in the direction of science. However, those who, from time to time, poke their heads out of the mainstream media and social media cave surrounding everyone now, and look around, find fellow humans living in squalor, lacking everything from nutrition, to sanitation, education and infrastructure. We are all subjected to the pull of stories that flow from the corporate-governmental world and that aim to paralyze us with the belief that solutions to the problems we face will come from governments and the industries that control them. Yet, if we were living in a scientific society, such problems would have been solved generations ago. Science would be free of profit motives, and set on solving the issues that the most vulnerable face, in order to extinguish those issues. In a scientific world, science would gauge its value by its success in making people’s lives better. If we apply this metric, we are living under great socioeconomic strain. Through technology, a kind of cultural cataclysm has been unleashed on everyone in the form of social media control and other projects that aim towards making people more malleable, rather than more independent. We are very close to, if not beyond already, the dystopian world that George Orwell depicted in 1984. Never in the known history of this world have people been rendered so powerless to take care of themselves by those who purport to represent them and who claim to work, allegedly, and exclusively, on their behalf. In addition, never before has the rhetoric of governments been so triumphant regarding their alleged achievements, which are, at close inspection, simply propaganda. All those who possess a moral compass, know what the real issues are. Poverty makes no sense and it should never exist. Access to housing, clean water, work and nutrition should be inalienable human rights. Governments that are unable to provide such basic needs should not exist, for they do not serve the people. As such they are useless and are best extinguished. The problems we face with what goes by education these days is much more difficult to solve. The educational systems that have been set in place are fraught with some of the same issues that plague governments, such as the devaluing of truth for the sake of profit and administrative authority. Mainstream universities are now simply ineffective and deeply corrupt branches of the governments and the industries that run them and decide where funding should go. The people who play a role in governments and the exploitative industries that control them have been groomed into accepting that the inefficiency of the system as something natural, and taught to exploit it for their own benefit. So, why are we constantly told that this is a technological society making constant strides towards rational progress, and somehow we still have to face so many crises and see others suffer? Most, of course, are invited to bury their heads in the sand, try to fend for themselves and ignore the misery that runs amok in the rest of the world. The first thing we should all realize is that we are living at a time in which those in power have figured out how to exploit crises for profit, and have been engaging in manufacturing such crises for generations. The lore that supports governments and industries is geared towards imposing on the population as a whole a sense of powerlessness and dependence. The main reason why it is necessary to promote this feeling, from the government’s perspective, is that its tenets are plainly and obviously not true at all. Central governments, being logically ineffective and unnecessary, can only survive by convincing tame populations that such governments are important and necessary. As a result, most people are led to quietly accept being constantly taxed, for whatever reasons, and even in hidden ways. Think for instance, that the prices of many popular goods and products are disproportionately composed of imposed hidden taxes rather than their actual costs. Ask yourself, regardless of where you live, do you find your government effective? Despite the blatant ineffectiveness and traditional corruptibility that governments everywhere boast, people are still somehow set on using official government currencies and think they are somehow less fictional than other currencies. Here is where crypto currencies can play a huge role in transforming this world. They can compete at a level ground with any other currency. This puts power back in the hands of all users, for they can choose to use the currencies that they care about. By understanding this, nobody could be ever forced to play along with the system. In fact, what this means is that if a large enough number of people decide not to use a particular currency, they can make it collapse overnight. This is one of the reasons why governments everywhere are racing to impose their own crypto coins onto the rest of the world. They realize that this revolutionary technology can potentially bringing about their ultimate demise, so they rush to become part of it before it is too late, while, in the meantime, derailing as many people as possible, using propaganda to compel them into using government issued crypto currencies. Anyone who, even superficially, looks into the financial system, they should realize that it is rife with fraudulent activity and plagued with widespread greed. Across various religious systems, including Christianism, we find various warnings against greed. Those who continue to misuse their power to perpetuate powerlessness are also people, and will not last forever, despite the fact that their silly brand of science fiction, transhumanism, claims that it is working towards achieving the radical extension of life. That is the type of lore that captures self-centered materialists but that people with a moral conscience and faith in God should dismiss automatically. Are people living good lives that get better in general, or are they struggling more and more? Has poverty become less of a problem, or more of a problem in recent years and in your own lifetime? If governments are effective at all, why are so many families struggling under their governance? How often do you hear that corporations which pursue profits in mining, pharmaceuticals, armaments and processed foods are struggling? If ever, not as often as you see people begging on the streets, families losing their homes, and others unacceptable things. How often have you seen corruption ravage companies that are then bailed out with money stolen from people as taxes without their consent? Your whole life? Is this what you think democracy is about? Is that how by the people and for the people governments are supposed to work, privileging, wealthiest and punishing the weakest, and straining everyone in between? And, most importantly, getting away with it? Is that what our religions convictions, and the words of God recommend? The answer to all of these questions is no. Why are corporations getting richer and more powerful while more and more people are struggling? As I noted, the first problem is moral, that is, people have been rendered powerless through the mythologies of the state, and those in power, seduced by wealth and the lack of accountability for their actions, have lost touch with the realities of those who suffer. Through the pull of transhumanist narratives, the modern version of Darwinian racism, which are fundamentally dumb and useless narratives that do not hold up to any critical scrutiny, those in power think that the weak are expendable and that they are meant to be in charge. They seem to ignore Jesus’ warning, that “Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”[1] What happened to the old precept of taking care of the most vulnerable first? If we see that governments are sacrificing the vulnerable for the sake of the wealthy and powerful, should we just keep quiet and live on? How can we overcome these issues, and how can crypto currency projects like Ophir help us take action, and do what is right instead of what the cultural trends and political theatrics pressure us to do? It is time to take action and make a difference, not in name only, but in actuality. Given this context, Ophir provides its contribution towards solving these problems. Ophir is one of the only crypto currency project every put together that focuses on helping people in need, not only with urgent assistance, but with the ultimate goal of empowering them and growing an economy for everyone’s benefit. The vast majority of crypto projects that exist cater to the greediest investors, are fraught with poor and faulty coding, benefit the wealthiest, and fall squarely within the bounds set by the traditional financial system. Yet, Ophirians understand that such projects do not realize the potential of crypto technologies to bring about lasting change and financial independence. For instance, some crypto lords are set on promoting their own personalities, imposing themselves, bragging, showing off, and giving money away to for-=profit corporations instead of helping those in need, which they could very easily do. Many of us who come of age in this system are misled into thinking there is no hope for helping to improve the lives of people who suffer under its strains. Ophirians understand that access to paid work opportunities, and participation in a stable economy are some of the keys to actual empowerment. People who become dependent on assistance are not empowered, on the contrary. Most crypto projects are attuned to attracting so-called whales and other investors who are usually not concerned with social issues. They are often simply looking for opportunities to profit. Ophir seeks to built a lasting bridge between the wealthy and the poor. Ophirians believe that educating the wealthy about the importance of helping those in need can bring about immediate change in living conditions that are not acceptable under any circumstance. It is very important to notice that investors are only greedy because they are themselves victims of the lore that sustains the spurious financial system. Ophir offers an elegant way out of this conundrum, so that everyone involved wins. This makes Ophir truly extraordinary in this age. Traditionally, when people donate to different so-called causes, they are unaware that they are supporting charities with corporate structures and that a very small fraction, if anything, from their contributions are actually going to any assistance at all. Because of this fact — that charities are simply corporations in disguise — many people, correctly, hesitate to donate, while others fall prey to emotionally effective propaganda, and donate to largely worthless charities just to have some peace of mind. These scenarios sprout from a blackmail-style strategy and are far from ideal. Ophir is completely different. It allows investors to do two things at the same time — they donate directly to essential social projects that are under enormous pressure from the system, serving people in dire need immediately on the ground, and receiving back 10,000 times the value of their donations in Ophir, a currency which will be as valuable in relation to other currencies as we hold it and use it. In this way, we should provide an important example to the world, by showing that everyone in the world can be a winner and live a proper life. This solution is only possible to envision for those whose outlook on life is exceptionally moral and attuned with the feeling of doing the right thing according to the recommendation of God. We rejoice in seeing prosperity reach as many people as possible more than with the prospect of becoming personally wealthy. Wealth is worth nothing if one enjoys it while others suffer. Instead of battling the government or complaining about its ineffectiveness, Ophirians understand the limitations of outdated government systems, the revolutionary potential of crypto technologies, and take the matter of helping to improve unacceptable living conditions into their own hands. We see the issues, and we know how to solve them, and we understand, through historical and present evidence, that governments are unable to enact these changes. Ophirians understand that they hold the power to make change. We seek to inspire others with our example, and show the world that we can together move mountains of problems out of the way, so everyone can prosper. If life is finite and we shall all meet our Maker as equals and stand by our actions in this life, we should act responsibly as soon as we have the conscience that we are personally responsible for our actions before God. [1] Luke 18:25. by Prof Rodrigo Ferrari-Nunez PhD Ph.D. in Social Anthropology (University of Aberdeen 2016), MA in Sociocultural Anthropology (University of British Columbia 2010), and double major BA in Anthropology and Classics (University of British Columbia 2006). Donate now! Your support will make a significant impact and help us continue our mission. - to educate, empower, and resource grassroots churches. GMAFEC, a non-profit organization, is offering a loyalty program for cryptocurrency donations. For every cryptocurrency donation made to GMAFEC on the Ethereum blockchain, donors will receive 10,000 : $1 worth of loyalty points. These loyalty points will be reflected publicly on the blockchain as donations. Additionally, donors will be recognized by the Ophir smart contract with a free airdrop of ERC-20 tokens called Ophir, which has no monetary value. To be eligible for the Ophir token, donors can donate any of the following cryptocurrencies: USDC, USDT, ETH, HEX, SLP, TEXAN. Please note that only donations made on the Ethereum blockchain will be counted towards this program. OPHIR LINKS Website: https://ophircrypto.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/ophircrypto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ophircrypto Twitter: https://twitter.com/ophir_crypto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ophircrypto/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ophircrypto #ophircrypto #ophirarmy #ophirians #forGodsGlory #determinedtoserve #SolasScriptura #church #churches #nonprofit #godswordistruth #love #blessedtobeablessing #servingcommunity #salfoftheearth #bitcoin #bitcoinhalving #marketcycles #altcoin #cryptoph #cryptocurrency #crypto visit Ophir Crypto's website: https://ophircrypto.com/
Visit FB page Ophir Crypto Join FB Group @OphirC Crypto The OPHIR Cryptocurrency is a decentralized endowment token designed for unlocking abundance to fuel generosity; empowering & resourcing grassroots churches and those advocating for the poor and vulnerable across the Philippines and the world. Watch the Video: Ophir is a legendary place. In the ancient world, the gold of Ophir was considered to be of the highest quality. Ever since its key appearance in the Old Testament’s account of King Solomon’s wisdom, explorers have tried to establish Ophir’s location. Yet, Ophir’s actual location is still mysterious. Modern national borders did not exist in ancient times. Ophir’s boundaries in the ancient world should not match modern national boundaries. Thus, we cannot determine where Ophir should begin or end in modern terms. Most likely, it extended beyond current boundaries, encompassing more than one modern nation.[1] Over time, different people have claimed that Ophir is located within the boundaries of various countries and regions, such as the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Ethiopia and Africa. In the Old Testament, the Queen of Sheba brought gold from Ophir to Solomon, providing materials for the building of the house of God. The Old Testament strongly implies that Ophir’s location was well-known at the time of King Solomon. Caravans have carried goods back and forth from West Africa to East Asia for thousands of years. Trading extended to include the Indian Ocean and even beyond. According to extra biblical Vedic texts, the Land of Gold in Asia is associated with a place called Suvarnabhumi. Its location seems to coincide with Ophir’s location. The fact that different cultural traditions point to the same general area as an important source of gold is quite significant. Another name for the Land of Gold in Sanskrit is Suvarnadvipa, or Islands of Gold, a “geographic place name that scholars believe refers to the islands of South East Asia, including Sumatra in Indonesia and nearby Mindanao and Luzon in the Philippines.”[2] As in Ophir’s case, Suvarnabhumi symbolizes prosperity and abundance. Thus, countries like Cambodia, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Thailand have claimed that this legendary Land of Gold belongs to their modern territories. The Venetian trader Marco Polo, who lived in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, and travelled extensively eastward from Europe, also noted that the farthest reaches of East Asia were rich in gold. He called this area Zipangu, which is now associated with modern Japan. However, Japan is not rich in gold. In fact, according to modern scholarship on ancient gold mines, “the second largest gold deposit in the world” is located in the Philippines.[3] As Anna T. N. Bennett points out, gold is “fairly widely, though irregularly, distributed throughout Southeast Asia.”[4] Luzon and Mindanao in the Philippines, the Barisan mountain range in west Sumatra, western Borneo, Timor, parts of the Malaysian and Thai Peninsula, northern Burma, north and central Vietnam, Laos, northwest Cambodia in the Oddar Meanchey province, near Banteay Chhmar, its north-central area, in the Preah Vihear province in Rovieng district, and in the northeast in Rattanakiri province have all acquired a reputation as gold producers at one time or another, and the majority of these still produce small amounts of placer gold.[5] . In 2015, the Asia Society produced an exhibition called Philippine Gold: Treasures of Forgotten Kingdoms in New York City. As they point out, “sophisticated treasures” made of gold and jewels were abundant in the Philippines in ancient times, and “readily exploited by the local people between the tenth and thirteenth centuries.”[6] These treasures are associated with the port of ancient Butuan Bay, in northeastern Mindanao. Bennett argues that “sufficient evidence” indicates “that a trade network linking the areas of the Southeast Asian mainland, the outer islands, the Philippines and India was already in place by the second half of the first millennium BPE.”[7] This date range should include the time of King Solomon, when, according to the Old Testament, he issued ships to travel to Ophir and bring back gold and other unique materials so that the Hebrews could build the House of God. According to the scholar Michel Armand P. Canilao, who wrote about ancient gold mining in the Philippines, historical records dating back to the sixteenth century highlight the existence of a “maritime exchange network” that linked “the Indian Ocean and South China,” circulating “products such as porcelain, silk, cotton, beeswax, gems, beads, and precious metals, most notably gold.”[8] Historical accounts indicate “that there were direct dealings between interior gold miners and foreign borne maritime traders.”[9] In addition, oral traditions “delineate the trading trails from gold mines to bulking stations” and to “maritime trading centers.”[10] The site of Tonglo, which predates the “Spanish contact” period was a “gold bulking station” which “championed the native Ibaloi gold-working tradition.”[11] The Jewish ancient historian Josephus thought that the “Land of Gold” belonged to India.[12] However, Josephus had not travelled to that region, and did not know it well enough to be familiar with particular areas. It is reasonable to suppose that Josephus would consider all islands in the Indian Ocean to be part of India in general due to his lack of familiarity with the region.
Wisdom “cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.”[15] Wisdom “cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir” or any other precious stone, and “neither shall it be valued with pure gold.”[16] Therefore, the accumulation of riches and the possession of extraordinary wealth means nothing without wisdom. In fact, wealth, when used selfishly is like a curse. Solomon was wise because of his deeds and his prudence, which guaranteed prosperity and abundance to all that lived under his rule.[17] The possession of wealth signifies a great responsibility towards others in the eyes of God. This responsibility is found in various religious traditions. Wealth must be used wisely, unselfishly, with the objective of making sure that abundance is party of everyone’s experience on this Earth. About the Author: Rodrigo Ferrari Nunes, PhD PhD in Social Anthropology (University of Aberdeen 2016), MA in Sociocultural Anthropology (University of British Columbia 2010), and double major BA in Anthropology and Classics (University of British Columbia 2006). Reference: [1] The Encyclopedia Brittanica, in a short and underdeveloped entry, adds to the confusion with the claim that Ophir is an “unidentified region” that was thought to be in various places, such as Arabia, India, and East Africa. https://www.britannica.com/place/Ophir [2] https://asiasociety.org/new-york/exhibitions/philippine-gold-treasures-forgotten-kingdoms [3] https://asiasociety.org/new-york/exhibitions/philippine-gold-treasures-forgotten-kingdoms [4] Bennett, Anne T. N. (2009), Gold in early Southeast Asia. ArcheoSciences, 33(2009), pp. 99-107. https://journals.openedition.org/archeosciences/2072 [5] Bennett, Anne T. N. (2009), Gold in early Southeast Asia. ArcheoSciences, 33(2009), pp. 99-107. https://journals.openedition.org/archeosciences/2072 [6] https://asiasociety.org/new-york/exhibitions/philippine-gold-treasures-forgotten-kingdoms [7] Bennett, Anne T. N. (2009), Gold in early Southeast Asia. ArcheoSciences, 33(2009), pp. 99-107. https://journals.openedition.org/archeosciences/2072 [8] Canilao, Michel Armand P. (2017), p. 81.Predictive Model of the Balatok- Tonglo- Aringay Ancient Gold Trade Trail in Southwestern Cordillera. Philippine Journal of Science, 146(1):81-84, March 2017. [9] Canilao, Michel Armand P. (2017), p. 82.Predictive Model of the Balatok- Tonglo- Aringay Ancient Gold Trade Trail in Southwestern Cordillera. Philippine Journal of Science, 146(1):81-84, March 2017. [10] Canilao, Michel Armand P. (2017), p. 82.Predictive Model of the Balatok- Tonglo- Aringay Ancient Gold Trade Trail in Southwestern Cordillera. Philippine Journal of Science, 146(1):81-84, March 2017. [11] Canilao, Michel Armand P. (2012), p. 75. The Search for Tonglo: In Pursuit of a Legendary Ibaloi Gold Trading Village. Philippine Quarterly of Culture and Society, 40(2012):58-78. [12] Josephus, Jewish Antiquities VIII, 303-305. [13] Matthew 19:24. [14] Job 28:13. [15] Job 28:15. [16] Job 28:16-19. [17] Josephus, Jewish Antiquities VIII, 305 visit OphirCrypto Wensite:
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