# General **URL:** https://chiaforum.com/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://chiaforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://chiaforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://chiaforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to Chia Forum! 👋](https://chiaforum.com/t/welcome-to-chia-forum/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://chiaforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 4:02am UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/welcome-to-chia-forum/5 "2025-10-06T04:02:19Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Chia Forum A community to discuss the Chia blockchain. #Chia #ChiaNetwork $XCH Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself by adding your picture … --- ## [About the General category](https://chiaforum.com/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://chiaforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 10:55pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/about-the-general-category/3 "2024-12-18T22:55:43Z")
Welcome to the Chia Forum General category! Create topics here that don’t fit into any other existing category. --- ## [Israel extarnal ssd price 2026](https://chiaforum.com/t/israel-extarnal-ssd-price-2026/855)
**Author:** [@DanHaviv](https://chiaforum.com/u/DanHaviv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 4:31am UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/israel-extarnal-ssd-price-2026/855 "2026-08-23T04:31:00Z")
TRANSCEND 8TB 450$ extarnal ssd is not that pricey any more is this a great deal ? Plug and play wise --- ## [Chia offers opinions](https://chiaforum.com/t/chia-offers-opinions/849)
**Author:** [@DanHaviv](https://chiaforum.com/u/DanHaviv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/chia-offers-opinions/849 "2026-06-15T18:13:03Z")
What is ur thought’s on chia offers ? --- ## [Permuto dividend payouts tax](https://chiaforum.com/t/permuto-dividend-payouts-tax/835)
**Author:** [@DanHaviv](https://chiaforum.com/u/DanHaviv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/permuto-dividend-payouts-tax/835 "2026-05-18T13:48:20Z")
Basically was planing to live on dividend. Need information on dividends pay, Not from the usa and planing to keep all on the chain Will i get full value from dividends? --- ## [Oldest Plot and Oldest Drive](https://chiaforum.com/t/oldest-plot-and-oldest-drive/739)
**Author:** [@AtomicInternet](https://chiaforum.com/u/AtomicInternet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/oldest-plot-and-oldest-drive/739 "2026-04-23T20:00:01Z")
Thought it would be fun to see who has the oldest plot file (CNI or other) and oldest drive. I wrote a Windows Powershell script to help, I’m sure there’s already scripts out there for other OS: Powershell\_Scripts/Chia/… --- ## [Halving, halving - next halving! (Ep.2)](https://chiaforum.com/t/halving-halving-next-halving-ep-2/800)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://chiaforum.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/halving-halving-next-halving-ep-2/800 "2026-04-15T10:25:16Z")
The clock is ticking—tick tock, tick tock… I don’t know if you know, but that’s only about 39,152,300 seconds… --- ## [Reminder: Version 2.7.0 of the Chia reference client is now available for download. We are urging the entire community of farmers, node operators, and ecosystem partners to adopt this update immediately](https://chiaforum.com/t/reminder-version-2-7-0-of-the-chia-reference-client-is-now-available-for-download-we-are-urging-the-entire-community-of-farmers-node-operators-and-ecosystem-partners-to-adopt-this-update-immediately/828)
**Author:** [@Shaneo](https://chiaforum.com/u/Shaneo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 6:53am UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/reminder-version-2-7-0-of-the-chia-reference-client-is-now-available-for-download-we-are-urging-the-entire-community-of-farmers-node-operators-and-ecosystem-partners-to-adopt-this-update-immediately/828 "2026-04-05T06:53:32Z")
This contains a soft fork release that will activate at block 8,655,000, around April 29/30 – the same block as the soft fork changes in 2.6.0 which was released on February 11. Blog link: https://www.chia.net/2026/03/… --- ## [Price droping , emergency positive thread](https://chiaforum.com/t/price-droping-emergency-positive-thread/810)
**Author:** [@DanHaviv](https://chiaforum.com/u/DanHaviv)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/price-droping-emergency-positive-thread/810 "2026-02-21T21:18:39Z")
I will start @#) i love chia cuz the tech is so over priced and i want ford mustang brend new , more the company are actually making such an amazing back bone for the project. Gl every farmer who re plot i aprichiat u a… --- ## [Demand: The missing Chia ingredient](https://chiaforum.com/t/demand-the-missing-chia-ingredient/503)
**Author:** [@Gary](https://chiaforum.com/u/Gary)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 12:09pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/demand-the-missing-chia-ingredient/503 "2025-12-09T12:09:45Z")
Chia has so much potential! However, as a person with rudimentary understanding of the benefits of blockchain, what does XCH offer? The whitepaper makes a fantastic case for XCH and Chia seems to be developing a great co… --- ## [Ladies and gentlemen, we will soon "reel in" the 8 million block](https://chiaforum.com/t/ladies-and-gentlemen-we-will-soon-reel-in-the-8-million-block/798)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://chiaforum.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 11:14am UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/ladies-and-gentlemen-we-will-soon-reel-in-the-8-million-block/798 "2025-12-07T11:14:09Z")
I remember initially waiting for the “db” file to “build” at around 300,000…and that seemed like a pretty big number and a long wait. I wonder how long it would take me to build the current file size. I think about a … --- ## [How Hard Drives Really Work](https://chiaforum.com/t/how-hard-drives-really-work/795)
**Author:** [@DanHaviv](https://chiaforum.com/u/DanHaviv)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/how-hard-drives-really-work/795 "2025-11-28T20:33:35Z")
:dvd: How Hard Drives Really Work :light\_bulb: Hey everyone, I came across a fantastic video that explains in a clear and visual way how hard drives operate. :backhand\_index\_pointing\_right: Watch the video here … --- ## [Why are you still here?](https://chiaforum.com/t/why-are-you-still-here/337)
**Author:** [@Aspy](https://chiaforum.com/u/Aspy)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 7:20am UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/why-are-you-still-here/337 "2025-11-13T07:20:00Z")
I started farming Chia before I understood what a pre-farm was. The understanding is widespread now that you carefully inspect the pre-farm terms or just avoid any coin with a pre-farm but few understood this then. When… --- ## [Gathering Permuto Capital Questions](https://chiaforum.com/t/gathering-permuto-capital-questions/779)
**Author:** [@jake15x0](https://chiaforum.com/u/jake15x0)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/gathering-permuto-capital-questions/779 "2025-10-23T15:31:13Z")
We’ve had some delays with Permuto Capital. Tentatively planning an X space this Thursday with Trent Martensen, time TBD. What questions would you all like to see asked and answered? 10/23 at 9 Eastern https://x.com/… --- ## [Chia failed to fetch error](https://chiaforum.com/t/chia-failed-to-fetch-error/756)
**Author:** [@gwosgd](https://chiaforum.com/u/gwosgd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 4:44pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/chia-failed-to-fetch-error/756 "2025-10-19T16:44:02Z")
Hi everyone! I’m still a complete beginner in Chia mining and I want to join a pool, but every time I enter a pool URL I get this error: “The pool URL ‘https….’ is not working. Is it a pool? Error: failed to fetch” I’… --- ## [What Can I Actually Do with Wrapped Tokens? Can They Be Traded for Their Originals?](https://chiaforum.com/t/what-can-i-actually-do-with-wrapped-tokens-can-they-be-traded-for-their-originals/768)
**Author:** [@DanHaviv](https://chiaforum.com/u/DanHaviv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 8:37am UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/what-can-i-actually-do-with-wrapped-tokens-can-they-be-traded-for-their-originals/768 "2025-10-17T08:37:05Z")
Hey everyone :waving\_hand: I’m trying to wrap my head around wrapped tokens (pun intended :sweat\_smile:) and I’d love some help understanding their practical use. I get that wrapped tokens like WBTC (Wrapped Bitcoin) o… --- ## [Good news on Monday ;-)](https://chiaforum.com/t/good-news-on-monday/767)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://chiaforum.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 9:59am UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/good-news-on-monday/767 "2025-10-06T09:59:22Z")
Admittedly, with a 2-day delay… But better late… than never… :wink: EDIT: Meanwhile, a few hours later… --- ## [\*sprinkles a little chia on the entire forum\*](https://chiaforum.com/t/sprinkles-a-little-chia-on-the-entire-forum/754)
**Author:** [@julius](https://chiaforum.com/u/julius)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 11:36pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/sprinkles-a-little-chia-on-the-entire-forum/754 "2025-09-12T23:36:52Z")
digital seeds, not mojos silly. you were yearning for a new thread to encourage more update emails. here is that opportunity to contribute before dunktober. --- ## [CNI - please STOP selling prefarm XCH!](https://chiaforum.com/t/cni-please-stop-selling-prefarm-xch/658)
**Author:** [@BlackEgo](https://chiaforum.com/u/BlackEgo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 8:53pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/cni-please-stop-selling-prefarm-xch/658 "2025-08-12T20:53:37Z")
THERE IS TOO MUCH PREFARM XCH SOLD. 404016 XCH only in 3 months and 10 days. Please STOP ! --- ## [I am very bullish on xch](https://chiaforum.com/t/i-am-very-bullish-on-xch/723)
**Author:** [@DanHaviv](https://chiaforum.com/u/DanHaviv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/i-am-very-bullish-on-xch/723 "2025-07-26T20:21:22Z")
LOVE IT love every aspect of it . I love the progres the network did, and i love the tech exposure we get on youtube. I love the team and have my respect for brom on all the tech insurance , just dont get why some much … --- ## [helloHello! I’d like to ask how to set up the Chia wallet in Watch Only mode](https://chiaforum.com/t/hellohello-i-d-like-to-ask-how-to-set-up-the-chia-wallet-in-watch-only-mode/727)
**Author:** [@yb7](https://chiaforum.com/u/yb7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 7:35am UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/hellohello-i-d-like-to-ask-how-to-set-up-the-chia-wallet-in-watch-only-mode/727 "2025-07-17T07:35:55Z")
Hello! I’d like to ask how to set up the Chia wallet in Watch Only mode. Does anyone have a simple guide or explanation? --- ## [Why doesn't XCH swap work. Many sites will not swap coins](https://chiaforum.com/t/why-doesnt-xch-swap-work-many-sites-will-not-swap-coins/713)
**Author:** [@CalvinDay](https://chiaforum.com/u/CalvinDay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 9:52am UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/why-doesnt-xch-swap-work-many-sites-will-not-swap-coins/713 "2025-07-02T09:52:11Z")
Many sites will not swap coins --- ## [Real-World Assets](https://chiaforum.com/t/real-world-assets/149)
**Author:** [@zhugc](https://chiaforum.com/u/zhugc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 2:57pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/real-world-assets/149 "2025-05-19T14:57:55Z")
RWA RWA代币化，即现实世界资产（Real-World Assets）的通证化，是指将传统的现实世界中的资产转化为可在区块链上表示、交易和管理的数字通证（TOKEN）。这个过程通常涉及将资产的权益、所有权或收益权等以数字形式进行编码，并发行相应的通证来代表这些权益。 RWA代币化的意义在于，它能够将传统资产与区块链技术相结合，从而利用区块链的分布式账本、透明性、不可篡改性和智能合约等功能，提高资产的流动性、安全性和可追溯性。通过… --- ## [XCH MiCA Compliance](https://chiaforum.com/t/xch-mica-compliance/481)
**Author:** [@Diego\_Pennino](https://chiaforum.com/u/Diego_Pennino)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2025, 7:22pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/xch-mica-compliance/481 "2025-02-22T19:22:58Z")
Does Chia Network intend to register XCH as a utility token for the EU market? --- ## [Advertising the chia network](https://chiaforum.com/t/advertising-the-chia-network/676)
**Author:** [@DanHaviv](https://chiaforum.com/u/DanHaviv)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/advertising-the-chia-network/676 "2025-05-09T16:02:01Z")
Amazing tech for all i know ,. Please start advertising the chain ,. U did prefarm u sell it , i me as an holder whant u to spend some on advertising the amazing project u bred --- ## ["This Week in Chia" - an ongoing mega thread of activity on the Chia (XCH) blockchain](https://chiaforum.com/t/this-week-in-chia-an-ongoing-mega-thread-of-activity-on-the-chia-xch-blockchain/585)
**Author:** [@morebytes](https://chiaforum.com/u/morebytes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/this-week-in-chia-an-ongoing-mega-thread-of-activity-on-the-chia-xch-blockchain/585 "2025-04-13T16:42:47Z")
“This Week in Chia” is a weekly recap of events that happened, well, this week in Chia (I know, perfect name right), done by Steve Stepp. I think this is one of the best summaries for events happening on the Chia (XCH) … --- ## [Chia Network had a meeting with the Crypto Task Force (and other updates)](https://chiaforum.com/t/chia-network-had-a-meeting-with-the-crypto-task-force-and-other-updates/584)
**Author:** [@morebytes](https://chiaforum.com/u/morebytes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/chia-network-had-a-meeting-with-the-crypto-task-force-and-other-updates/584 "2025-04-04T18:19:07Z")
On February 25th, 2025 Chia Network (XCH) had a meeting with the United States Crypto Task Force (here is a link to the Crypto Task Force meeting log showing Chia Network and screen shot of the specific date below) W… --- ## [XCH Foundation meetings and news](https://chiaforum.com/t/xch-foundation-meetings-and-news/639)
**Author:** [@Timmz](https://chiaforum.com/u/Timmz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/xch-foundation-meetings-and-news/639 "2025-03-27T13:49:09Z")
All community meeting will be added here. Make sure to get involved if you want your opinions heard. --- ## [Global Market Liquidity and Its Impact on Crypto Assets](https://chiaforum.com/t/global-market-liquidity-and-its-impact-on-crypto-assets/637)
**Author:** [@Mojonario](https://chiaforum.com/u/Mojonario)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 9:27pm UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/global-market-liquidity-and-its-impact-on-crypto-assets/637 "2025-03-24T21:27:28Z")
Global Market Liquidity and Its Impact on Crypto Assets “Liquidity” does not refer to the ease of trading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) or Chia (XCH) on exchanges without affecting their prices. Rather, it pert… --- ## [Chia Merch Store release](https://chiaforum.com/t/chia-merch-store-release/623)
**Author:** [@Shaneo](https://chiaforum.com/u/Shaneo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 7:36am UTC](https://chiaforum.com/t/chia-merch-store-release/623 "2025-03-21T07:36:41Z")
The long awaited Chia Merch store has finally been released at https://shop.chia.net/ currently shipping is limited to the United States, with international shipping coming soon. And yes, you can redeem your CH21 CAT… [Next page](https://chiaforum.com/c/general/4.md?page=1)