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Hacker News Bitcoin Frenzy: A Bubble Brewing?

2025-07-05

A Hacker News post analyzes the correlation between the number of Bitcoin-related posts and Bitcoin's price over the years, finding that surges in Bitcoin-related posts on Hacker News often coincide with the formation of Bitcoin price bubbles. By analyzing historical data, the author points out that the current number of Bitcoin-related posts has reached a historical high, suggesting a potential Bitcoin price bubble in the coming months. The post cites three historical examples and predicts that the Bitcoin price could rise above $5,000 in the next few months, potentially much higher.

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(incoherency.co.uk)
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Max's Imagebin: A Testament to Simplicity

2025-07-03
Max's Imagebin: A Testament to Simplicity

This story recounts the tale of Max, a programmer, and his Imagebin, a 15-year-old PHP image upload script. Imagebin's code is remarkably simple, a mere 233 lines, mostly changelog. The author attempted a Go rewrite, only to find the codebase ballooned and readability suffered. This led to a reflection on the complexity of software design, highlighting the ease of maintenance provided by concise code. Max's Imagebin's longevity is attributed to this simplicity. Ultimately, the author decided to keep Max's code and stick with PHP.

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(incoherency.co.uk)
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