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Gossip & Opinions / Re: Bitcoins - about to hit $5,000 per coin today!
« Last post by obsidian on Today at 01:07:44 PM »
One more thing - All my Eth is unstaked. I go through an quarterly exercise looking at my entire portfolio and any edges to maximize revenue. So, with regard to ETH, just looking at possibly of staking - seems staking yield is less than 2% pa now. Am I correct?
I’ve had some ETH unstaked for over a year now, but it never quite reached the price target where I planned to sell. I know I’ve joked about Flexacon’s “bag holding” argument before, but there’s some truth to it — sometimes selling can be smart if you’ve got the discipline to buy back lower. The tricky part is that it’s easy for that cash to never make it back into the market. It’s happened to plenty of people.

Take Vince G., for example — he sold his Bitcoin over a decade ago when it was worth a fraction of today’s price. I doubt he ever rebuilt that same stack. ETH still has huge long-term potential, but as always, nothing is ever guaranteed — not for Bitcoin, and not for Ethereum either.
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Gossip & Opinions / Re: Bitcoins - about to hit $5,000 per coin today!
« Last post by obsidian on Today at 12:59:25 PM »
Flex / Obsidian - what's your end of year BTC target?

I have lowered my expectations somewhat, but now thinking in the 130-140K range.
It could definitely reach that range. I’m not great at price predictions, lol! But I agree that we should expect weaker returns across most crypto assets for the rest of the year. I expected ETH would be much higher by now. The signs were there, though, because there are still too many holders eager to offload whenever it touches the $4–5K range.

Zcash might surprise though. I think it’s significantly undervalued relative to BTC and most other tokens. I mined ZEC and still hold some, and even if it were to hit $10,000, I’d still consider it undervalued compared to Bitcoin. I'm not saying ZEC to $10k by January 2026, but it could go there eventually.

Right now, the average cost to mine 1 BTC is about $118,496, while the market price sits around $105,823. For Bitcoin to remain sustainable, its average price needs to more than double after each halving just to keep miner income steady. Their energy and hardware expenses keep rising with inflation, while block rewards are cut in half every four years. Anyone who’s completely confident in Bitcoin’s long-term success is also, by extension, relying entirely on miners staying solvent and motivated to keep the network alive.

https://en.macromicro.me/charts/29435/bitcoin-production-total-cost
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Gossip & Opinions / Re: bhank is banned from Getbig
« Last post by 38 returns on Today at 12:49:11 PM »
i can get people backing out of a fight if they get scared and decide no thanks- sitting on the stool when tired for example


but backing out of a thong war.

next level cowardice!
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Politics and Political Issues Board / Re: Just another MAGA hypocrite.
« Last post by funk51 on Today at 12:43:21 PM »
Good stuff.

I will never tire of the gold weight posts.
   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D OK here's a question for you one of the above things I said I did , I actually didn't do. can you figure which one it was.???    ;D ;D ;D ;D Look at the clues, let's see what kind of detective you are... ??? ??? ??? ???
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Are you fucking kidding me?

What in the holy Goodrum assfuck is this phaggotry?

For fucks sakes some of you bedwetting pansies need to kill yourselves.

epic comeback post
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Gossip & Opinions / Re: bhank is banned from Getbig
« Last post by joswift on Today at 12:36:58 PM »
didnt he shit himself on the way home from a show?  supposedly  ::)
no, that was when he signed in and saw another competitor in his class
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Gossip & Opinions / Hyperplasia v hypertrophy
« Last post by joswift on Today at 12:36:22 PM »
I asked AI
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Mechanisms of Muscle Growth

The two primary mechanisms proposed for muscle growth are hypertrophy and hyperplasia.

Hypertrophy

Muscle hypertrophy is the most well-established and significant mechanism for increasing muscle mass in humans. It involves an increase in the cross-sectional area of individual muscle fibers, primarily due to an increase in the number and size of myofibrils within the fiber (Physiology of Sport and Exercise). This process is stimulated by mechanical tension, muscle damage, and metabolic stress, which trigger a cascade of cellular events leading to increased protein synthesis and decreased protein degradation (Strength and Conditioning: Biological Principles and Practical Applications). Satellite cells, quiescent myogenic stem cells located between the basal lamina and sarcolemma of muscle fibers, play a crucial role in hypertrophy. Upon activation by exercise, these cells proliferate, differentiate, and fuse with existing muscle fibers, donating their nuclei to support the increased protein synthesis required for fiber growth (The Oxford Handbook of Exercise Science).

Hyperplasia

Hyperplasia refers to an increase in the number of muscle fibers. While well-documented in some animal species, particularly birds and certain mammals in response to extreme overload, its occurrence in adult human skeletal muscle is far less clear and remains a subject of considerable debate (ACSM's Advanced Exercise Physiology).

Evidence for and Against Hyperplasia in Humans

The evidence for hyperplasia in humans is largely indirect and often based on observations that are difficult to definitively attribute to new fiber formation rather than other adaptive processes.

Arguments for Hyperplasia

Some researchers have proposed that hyperplasia might contribute to extreme muscle growth observed in elite bodybuilders or in response to very high-intensity, long-term resistance training.

Animal Studies: Studies in animals, particularly avian models (e.g., stretch-induced growth in the patagialis muscle of quail), have shown clear evidence of hyperplasia. When muscles are subjected to extreme overload, new fibers can be observed to form, often through longitudinal splitting of existing fibers or the differentiation of satellite cells into new fibers (Textbook of Work Physiology: Physiological Bases of Exercise). However, extrapolating these findings directly to humans is problematic due to significant physiological differences.
Cross-Sectional Studies: Some cross-sectional studies comparing highly trained athletes (e.g., bodybuilders) with untrained individuals have reported a higher number of muscle fibers in the trained group. However, these studies are correlational and do not prove causation. Differences could be due to genetic predisposition (individuals with more fibers might be more likely to excel in bodybuilding) or methodological limitations in fiber counting (Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning).
Longitudinal Splitting: One proposed mechanism for hyperplasia in humans is the longitudinal splitting of existing, hypertrophied muscle fibers. As a fiber grows to a very large size, it might split along its length, effectively creating two smaller fibers from one larger one. This could be a mechanism to maintain an optimal surface-to-volume ratio and diffusion distances within the fiber. Some histological studies have reported observations consistent with fiber splitting in human muscle biopsies after intense training (Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance). However, distinguishing true splitting from artifacts of tissue preparation or the presence of very small, regenerating fibers can be challenging.
Satellite Cell Differentiation: Another hypothesis is that satellite cells, in addition to fusing with existing fibers, could differentiate and fuse to form entirely new, small muscle fibers. While satellite cells are crucial for repair and hypertrophy, their direct role in de novo fiber formation in adult human muscle under normal exercise conditions is not definitively established (The Sarcopenia Handbook).
Arguments Against Hyperplasia

The majority of the scientific consensus leans towards hypertrophy as the predominant mechanism for muscle growth in humans, with little conclusive evidence for significant hyperplasia.

Methodological Challenges: Accurately counting muscle fibers in human biopsies is technically challenging. The irregular shape of fibers, the presence of connective tissue, and the difficulty in obtaining representative samples make it hard to definitively determine changes in fiber number. Many studies that initially reported hyperplasia have been criticized for methodological flaws (Muscle: The Physiology of Contraction).
Lack of Direct Evidence: Despite decades of research, no definitive, universally accepted direct evidence of significant de novo muscle fiber formation in adult humans in response to exercise has been presented. Most observed increases in muscle mass can be fully accounted for by hypertrophy (Physiology of Sport and Exercise).
Genetic Predisposition: The number of muscle fibers in humans is largely established during fetal development and early childhood. While some minor adjustments might occur, a substantial increase in fiber number in adulthood through exercise is not widely supported by current evidence (Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach).
Focus on Hypertrophy: The vast majority of research on muscle adaptation to resistance training consistently demonstrates that hypertrophy is the primary driver of strength and mass gains. The cellular and molecular pathways involved in hypertrophy are well-understood, whereas those for hyperplasia in humans remain speculative (ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription).

Current Scientific Consensus

The prevailing scientific view is that while hyperplasia might occur to a very limited extent in humans under extreme and prolonged training conditions, it is not a significant contributor to overall muscle mass gains. The primary and most robust mechanism for increasing muscle size in response to exercise is hypertrophy. Any potential hyperplasia is likely to be minor and difficult to distinguish from other adaptive processes or methodological variations. The focus of exercise physiology research and practical training applications remains firmly on optimizing the stimuli for muscle fiber hypertrophy.

Conclusion

In summary, while the concept of creating new muscle fibers (hyperplasia) through exercise in humans has been explored, the overwhelming scientific evidence indicates that the primary mechanism for muscle growth is hypertrophy—the increase in the size of existing muscle fibers. While some animal studies and indirect human observations have suggested the possibility of limited hyperplasia, particularly through longitudinal fiber splitting, definitive and widespread evidence in adult humans is lacking. Therefore, for practical purposes and based on current scientific understanding, exercise primarily leads to an increase in the size, rather than the number, of muscle fibers.


so, may as well save money on eating hundreds of grams of protein and chuck in carbs so you stretch what you have got
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Hankins brings too much to the board to be treated like shit. Internet forums are not the best place for certain personality types and he unfortunately has a hard time letting trolls do their thing. He takes attacks personally and getbig offers basically nothing in return for the content he freely contributes. Staying away is better for him, worse for us. If the collective here would treat him with some modicum of respect and wash the slate, give him a chance to mingle without attacking him, his return is possible.

Are you fucking kidding me?

What in the holy Goodrum assfuck is this phaggotry?

For fucks sakes some of you bedwetting pansies need to kill yourselves.
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Gossip & Opinions / Re: The best vampire movies…. Or movie
« Last post by Rambone on Today at 12:10:13 PM »
Pamith we need your list!

Agreed! Probably pre-occupied listening to Panthers ATM
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Gossip & Opinions / Re: bhank is banned from Getbig
« Last post by Rambone on Today at 12:01:35 PM »
Don't forget the spaghettiOs

Diarrhea in a can for the ultimate diuretic effect!
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