MTI bitcoin

120 000 members, and hardly a complaint to be heard. MTI’s doing a superb job growing its members’ Bitcoin…

I’ve been in network marketing for at least 5 years, and have been involved in a number of network marketing (affiliate marketing) opportunities earning passive income.

One thing that they all seem to have in common? The incessant complaints that members or affiliates have about them.

If it’s not the website being down, then it’s the level of support….
If it’s not the level of support, it’s the delay in receiving commissions….
If it’s not the delay in receiving commissions, it’s that they can’t log in to their back office…
If it’s not the fact that they can’t log in to their back office, it’s too much chatter in the whatsapp groups…..
If it’s not too much chatter in the whatsapp groups, it’s not enough value in the packages or products being promoted….

It’s never ending. (Not that some of the complaints are unjustified, of course!)

Complaints about MTI?

There aren’t any.
Well, not that I’m aware of – or have been aware of, in my time as a member.

The odd frustration, yes. But complaints – no.

Any frustrations are aired on the MTI Telegram group, and range from the website being temporarily down (it always comes back) to the odd email to Support bouncing back (it happens from time to time, but is ALWAYS sorted) to the occasional IT gremlin to the trading returns being variable on occasion.

That’s about it, to my knowledge. Which is remarkable when one considers that there are now approximately 120 000 MTI members from all over the world. And with a membership this large, one would at least expect a percentage to be unhappy.

With MTI, we don’t see it.

And IF this is the case, then it’s serious kudos to CEO Johann Steynberg and his team who by all accounts steer a pretty contented ship.

I’ve been a member of Mirror Trading International for some time now and can proclaim with all honesty that I have never been more comfortable in an online business. Aside from it charging no fees and having no lock in periods ie one can withdraw any time

It’s transparent.
It’s honest.
It’s ethical.
It’s sustainable

And it has a product in demand: Bitcoin.

With all due respect to other online business opportunities and network marketing platforms, holidays, vitamins, lotions and potions can seldom (if ever) hold a candle to Bitcoin as a topic of conversation and an object of interest. People are intrigued by Bitcoin. This is not to say that everyone is a fan of Bitcoin, or even understand Bitcoin, but intrigued by it – and cryptocurrencies in general – many most certainly are.

The fact that Mirror Trading International is in the business of growing one’s Bitcoin makes it a topic of conversation and something of great interest.

MTI as a company has grown from a handful of people in April last year to 120 000 members 15 months later speaks volumes.

To be frank, that is phenomenal growth. And the fact that all of these people have entrusted their Bitcoin to the company to grow it on their behalf also speaks volumes.

Loudly and clearly, it says “MTI – WE TRUST YOU”.

As at the time of writing, MTI has close to 13 000 bitcoin “under management” as it were. And it takes its responsibility of growing the Bitcoin of its members seriously.

About Mirror Trading International (MTI).

A registered South African company with an office in Stellenbosch, MTI stands for one thing – and one thing only. Growing its members’ Bitcoin (btc). It does this by trading the forex markets, using Bitcoin as a base currency.

Quite possibly the only company in the world that does this successfully, it utilises a “scalping” strategy with between 500 and 800 quick “in and out” trades per day, trading up to 28 currency pairs.

To mitigate risk, it has a failsafe switch set at 8% – not that this has been triggered as yet.

In all its days of trading, there has been only ONE DAY showing a trading loss. Every other day has ended in profit, meaning that every MTI member with Bitcoin in his or her trading account has seen a growth in the amount of Bitcoin held in their accounts, daily..

Reason to smile? Absolutely – if you’re a member.

On a monthly basis, members can expect to see a growth in their Bitcoin of between 8% and 10% – COMPOUNDED. (The word COMPOUNDED is put in capitals to emphasise its importance, what with COMPOUNDED INTEREST commonly referred to as the 8th wonder of the world)

This anticipated monthly growth in Bitcoin is predicated on MTI’s performance over the last year or so, and whilst past performance can clearly be no guarantee of anticipated future growth, it does show the type of growth possible. (For the sake of anyone looking to join MTI with a view to funding their Trading Accounts with Bitcoin, it must be clearly understood: there are NO guarantees pertaining to the percentages of growth achieved, and there are NO guarantees that every day will yield a trading profit!)

In terms of the company’s sustainability: the business model is hugely sustainable given that on any days that MTI makes a trading loss, the trading accounts of its members will see zero growth and will, in fact, result in a loss to members.

That said, more than a year of delivering growth in one’s Bitcoin of between 8 and 10% per month, compounded, has certainly got a lot of people talking.

But it’s not just the growth that MTI members are happy about. It’s also the transparency of the business, the honesty of the business, the work ethic of the business – and the leadership of the business.

MTI’s management and leadership team is made up of ordinary, decent, honest folk who just want to profit from the cryptocurrency space. Tired of having been victims of scams, ponzi schemes and pyramid schemes, they are much like the rest of us: Good, ethical and hardworking people promoting a seriously good opportunity.

This comes across in the evening presentations that are held regularly each week.

In my opinion, anyone needing to supplement their income or looking to start an online business should get onto an MTI webinar asap.

In my book, any online business opportunity – especially one in the cryptocurrency space – that has 120 000 uncomplaining members is one with a winning formula…

Aside from running South Africa’s smallest ad agency, Kavonic Hone – see www.kavonichone.co.za – Gerard Kavonic has been in the cryptocurrency space for a good 5 years and is resident in Johannesburg South Africa. He is contactable on +27 83 444 9888 and on [email protected] or [email protected] His skype address is gerardkavonic. He is an active and independent member of Mirror Trading International (MTI) and anyone wanting information on MTI or details pertaining to MTI webinars and training sessions is welcome to whatsapp him on +27 83 444 9888.

The contributions in this article constitute Gerard’s personal opinion as a member of MTI and do not represent the positions, strategies and opinions of Mirror Trading International as a company. MTI has not specifically authorised the content of this article and is indemnified from any claims, statements or errors that may be found herein.

4 reasons you’ll want to do a serious due diligence on MTI (Mirror Trading International) and its trading of your bitcoin.

Doing a thorough due diligence on ANY online business or business opportunity is essential in this day and age, especially in the cryptocurrency space where scams, Ponzi schemes and pyramid schemes seem to pop up every second day!

And when I say a “thorough due diligence” I don’t mean just going to Google and typing in (for example) “Is MTI a scam?” or “Is Mirror Trading International a Ponzi scheme?”

Yes, you CAN do this (and you WILL find negative write ups and articles on the internet about MTI – it comes with the territory!), but this is hardly doing a due diligence.

A due diligence requires a bit of work, and a lot more than just doing a Google search.

One of the problems with posing a question like “Is MTI a pyramid scheme?” on Google is that people WANT to see that yes, MTI IS a pyramid scheme, or a ponzi scheme or whatever. Why? So they can justify their concerns, and show their friends and family members that they were “right”. Ridiculous I know, but that’s how we are wired. We WANT to be proven right so we can feel good about ourselves. It’s called positive affirmation, and in certain circumstances, it can be damaging.

In the 7 months that I’ve been a member of Mirror Trading International, I’ve had perhaps 6 or 7 people turning down the opportunity of joining MTI based on what they’ve read or seen on the internet. When I tell them how short-sighted that is, explain that ANYONE CAN POST ANYTHING ON THE INTERNET and suggest that they maybe get onto an MTI webinar, or speak to people IN the MTI business, I’m met with silence.

I find this quite sad. Sad because I KNOW how good a business, and how good a business opportunity, MTI is, and how it can help so many people put food on the table and pay their bills during these really tough times.

Over the last 5 or 6 years, I’ve tried a number of network marketing (affiliate marketing) businesses – and without denigrating them – MTI is in my opinion, a long way ahead of them. Not only is MTI’s “product” superior, but MTI’s support is superior (and as any network marketer will tell you, support is hugely important in an online business).

Those that base their decision not to join MTI purely on what they read or see on the internet are – again, in my opinion – doing themselves a serious disservice.

My advice to anyone looking to join MTI is to get onto an MTI webinar or zoom call. There are weekly presentations (a number per week), and I’d be happy to forward details to anyone interested. By getting onto an MTI webinar or call, you’ll very quickly get a sense of not only the business, but importantly, the people behind the business.

What you’ll find in terms of people behind the business are decent, upright South Africans who, like me, have been scammed by Ponzi schemes, who vow NEVER AGAIN and are 100% comfortable in now calling MTI “home”. People who want to make money and not fret over losing their money.

So, what is it that MTI does? And does, so successfully?

It trades the forex markets using Bitcoin as its base currency. Its aim – its ONLY aim – is to grow one’s Bitcoin.

The company adopts a “scalping” strategy in which its sophisticated and  expensive MANAGED AI (software) does approximately 700 trades a day on the forex markets, delivering returns of up to 2% a day. (The average return over the last 12 months is 0,5% per day, which is a staggering return, considering the low risk inherent in the strategy).

Of course, returns are not guaranteed and will never be guaranteed. Anyone joining MTI must be 100% clear on the fact that past performance is no guarantee of future performance and that whilst some days may deliver returns of around the 2% mark, other days may deliver returns less than the 0,5% daily average .

The brainchild of Polokwane-based programmer, Johann Steynburg, MTI was established in April 2019 and in its nearly 14 months of existence, has grown from a handful of members (mostly family and friends) to its current 80 000 members. This is impressive growth in anyone’s language. 80 000 people is a SIGNIFICANT number of folk who like what they see and who have ignored any negativity they may have have come across on the internet!

The vast majority of MTI members are average, run-of-the-mill South Africans: people who believe in Bitcoin, own bitcoin and who want to make more of their Bitcoin.

Many members have at best a working knowledge of bitcoin and likely, no experience in trading or an understanding of the forex markets.
And this is absolutely fine, because MTI trades the forex markets on their behalf.

Pretty much all a member of MTI needs to understand is a) how to open a Bitcoin wallet b) how to buy Bitcoin on a Bitcoin exchange and c) how to send Bitcoin from their Bitcoin wallet to their MTI trading account.

In a nutshell, that’s it.

They also need to know how to withdraw their Bitcoin from MTI into their Bitcoin wallet, and sell it back into a fiat currency (if that is their wish). This is not difficult, and there is weekly Training provided by MTI should a member have questions.

I mentioned that there are 4 reasons why you’ll want to do a serious due diligence on MTI, and its trading of your Bitcoin.

They are:

a) To make sure that the company is legitimate and 100% above board
b) To make sure that its business model is sustainable and that the company won’t collapse.
c) To make sure that the company won’t run off with your Bitcoin
d) To make sure that the company is actually trading the forex markets, and not pretending to trade the forex markets.

By attending an MTI webinar or MTI Zoom call, you’ll get answers to these questions. And if you don’t, I’d strongly suggest that you ask them at the end of a webinar.

Anyone joining MTI must know EXACTLY what they’re getting into. By doing a proper due diligence, by asking all the questions, you’ll KNOW what you’re getting involved in:

A hugely exciting business, is what. Again, my opinion only……

Aside from running South Africa’s smallest ad agency, Kavonic Hone – see www.kavonichone.co.za – Gerard Kavonic is an active member of Mirror Trading International (MTI). He has been in the cryptocurrency space for a good 5 years and is resident in Johannesburg South Africa. He is contactable on +27 83 444 9888 and on [email protected] or [email protected] His skype address is gerardkavonic. Anyone wanting information on MTI and the weekly MTI webinars and training sessions are welcome to whatsapp him on +27 83 444 9888.

The contributions on this page are Gerard’s personal opinion and do not represent the positions, strategies and opinions of Mirror Trading International as a company. MTI has not specifically authorised the content of this article and the company is hereby indemnified by any claims or inaccuracies that may be found herein.

As members of Mirror Trading International (MTI), there’s one thing that we are NOT…

We are NOT IN THE CONVINCING GAME.

As someone who has a sizeable (and rapidly-growing) MTI team, I am sometimes asked by my team members how to introduce people to MTI.

Generally, those who ask are people who joined MTI purely to make more of their bitcoin and NOT with the intention of building an online business, but who after being in the business for a while, realised that they knew others who would also want to join…

Network marketing is new to them, and some may be either lacking in confidence or not sure of what to tell people.

I tell them that MTI must be one of the easiest online businesses to get people excited in.

For two reasons:

We’re in Bitcoin (something that is of significant and growing interest, globally)
We’re delivering returns that are incredible.

Right now, people around the world are battling in a number of ways.

a) They’re battling to make sense of this new world that we’re in, brought about by COVID-19 and the ongoing lockdown

b) They’re battling to keep their heads above water, financially.

What Mirror Trading International (MTI, from now on) has, other online businesses WISH they had ie an uncomplicated business that can help thousands of good, hardworking people get back on their feet relatively quickly, and be able to once again cover their overheads, put food on the table and, given time, thrive economically.

How? By trading the forex markets on their behalf, using Bitcoin as the base currency.

The message I give my team members is the same message I give anyone contacting me personally:

One needs to know nothing about forex, forex markets, forex trading or for that matter, Bitcoin. Why? Because MTI trades the forex markets on behalf of its members.

All that one needs to do is watch a video or two and follow a few steps to get started. Obviously, one also needs to have a bit of money. (A minimum of $100, in Bitcoin, if one is looking to be only an “investor” – for want of a better word – and a minimum of $200, in Bitcoin, if one is looking to treat MTI as a business).

If one is South African, $100 is less than R2 000 currently, whilst $200 is less than R4 000 currently. Now, R2 000 or R4 000 is really not much when it comes to starting a business – online or other. Especially if you consider potentially how much money there is to be made.

The bottom line is that MTI ticks all the boxes if one is a network marketer, and into network marketing (also called affiliate marketing).

There are no “packages” to sell.
There are no monthly autoships that one needs to pay to remain “active”.
There are no fees charged to withdraw one’s money or top up one’s trading account.
There are no hidden charges
There are no lock-in periods tie-ing up one’s money.
There is no requirement to buy anything.
And
The Support provided by the company is out of the top drawer.

What if one is NOT into building a business, and is only interested in getting a really good return?

No problem. MTI ticks the boxes here too. One could quite easily fund one’s account and go to sleep for the next five years to wake up to a lump sum that will probably – potentially – astound. (Assuming of course that the daily, weekly and monthly returns continue to be what they have been over the last 12 months ie there is absolutely no reason why they won’t be, but it’s important to state that returns cannot be guaranteed and that past performance is no guarantee of future success).

On this note: an idea of potential earnings based on the volume of bitcoin funded and the period over which it is invested can be provided privately upon making contact. Whatsapp +27 83 444 9888

As members of Mirror Trading International, WE ARE NOT IN THE CONVINCING GAME (as was made clear at the commencement of this article) and WE HAVE NO NEED TO BE IN THE CONVINCING GAME.

What we have is UNIQUE. It’s really as simple at that.

All that anyone who has even the slightest interest has to do is get onto an MTI webinar and listen to this excellent business opportunity get explained….

There are a number of MTI webinars (Zoom calls) weekly; mostly in the evenings but also at 2pm on Saturdays (SA time) if evenings don’t work for you…

Be ready to be excited!

Aside from running South Africa’s smallest ad agency, Kavonic Hone – see www.kavonichone.co.za – Gerard Kavonic co-administers a small cryptocurrency business Captains in Crypto. See www.captainsincrypto.co.za
He is also an active and passionate member of Mirror Trading International (MTI) and has been in the cryptocurrency space for a good 5 years. He is resident in Johannesburg South Africa and is contactable on +27 83 444 9888 and on [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] His skype address is gerardkavonic. Anyone wanting information on MTI or details pertaining to MTI webinars and training sessions is welcome to whatsapp him on +27 83 444 9888.

The contributions on this page are Gerard’s personal opinion and do not represent the positions, strategies and opinions of Mirror Trading International as a company. MTI has not specifically authorised the content of this site.

The risks associated with joining MTI (Mirror Trading International) as a member?

Quite surprisingly, this question is NOT one of those typically asked of me as a member of MTI. But I thought I’d address it anyway, as it’s important.

(Just in case you’re wondering, some of the more Frequently Asked Questions are, in no particular order: Is MTI a Ponzi or pyramid scheme? Is MTI registered with the FSB, FSCA or any other regulatory authority? How long has MTI been in existence? What does MTI do, exactly? How does MTI makes its money? How are commissions paid to members? What happens if there are days on which profits are not made? In the year that MTI has been trading, approximately how many days have not seen profits?  The likelihood of days showing losses instead of profits in the future? How sustainable is MTI? Does MTI have a physical (as opposed to an online) presence? Does the success of MTI depend on the growth of its membership? Does MTI guarantee a Return on Investment? How does one become a member of MTI? What happens if I fail to fund my Trading Account within 7 days? Is there proof that the Bitcoin put into MTI by its members is traded on the forex markets? What Support is available to members of MTI? Does a person joining MTI need to have any experience of Bitcoin or forex trading? What is the minimum suggested amount in Bitcoin required to have MTI trade on behalf of a member? Can one deposit any amount in Bitcoin? Can one join as a member on the MTI website? What are the fees to withdraw one’s Bitcoin? What are the tax implications of putting one’s Bitcoin into MTI? But these FAQs have all been answered in a blog I published recently..)

So, what ARE the risks – or the SUPPOSED risks – inherent in joining Mirror Trading International as a member?

To my mind, and in the minds of some, there are four:

a) The fear that MTI will turn out to be some sort of scam and disappear with your money
b) The fear that MTI will collapse should anything happen to the CEO and Founder, Johann Steynburg
c) The fear that MTI’s profits, and resultantly, members’ returns will not be sustainable.
d) The fear that Bitcoin will crash and you will lose all your money

In confronting the first fear: MTI (Mirror Trading International, to give it its full name) is a registered South African company with its Head Office in Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is not one of those obscure online Bitcoin platforms, spearheaded by anonymous unknowns, operating in cyberspace with no contact numbers, promising huge daily returns, only to disappear with your had-earned monies. (Yes, many of us have lost money through these Ponzi schemes and NEVER AGAIN!). MTI was founded in April 2019 by Polokwane-based Johann Steynburg as a small “family and friends business”. Today, just over a year later, the company has approximately 55 000 members from all over the world. Due diligences on the company have been carried out by a number of people (including accountants, auditors and other business professionals) and has been found to be honest, legitimate, transparent and ethical in all respects.

In confronting the second fear: To minimise risk, a corporate structure has recently been put in place to ensure that NO losses will be incurred to either the company or MTI’s members should anything happen to Johann Steynburg. Whereas Johann was to all intents and purposes MTI, he now has a team of between 30 and 40 people assisting him with the day-to-day running of the operation. The company will be audited and be run in accordance with a governing set of principles, and compliant in all respects.

In confronting the third fear: MTI’s business model has been found to be totally sustainable. This, due to the fact that members do not get paid on days on which MTI experiences losses on trading the forex markets. To date, no losses have been experienced. (Losses on individual trades, yes, but not on a full day’s trading). Whilst every day over the last year has shown a profit, this is not to say that losses will not be seen in the future. Members understand – and are made to understand – that they will only see growth in their trading accounts on those days in which MTI’s trading has been found to be profitable. That said, there is no reason to believe that the successful trading of the company will not continue into the future.

In confronting the fourth fear: Bitcoin, as the leading and most well-established cryptocurrency, has been around for a good 10 years now. During this period, it’s imminent demise has been called many times – only to bounce back, to the chagrin of its doubters. Whilst volatile in price – often extremely volatile in price – it is highly improbable that Bitcoin will crash and NOT recover. MTI grows its members’ Bitcoin. This is all it does. This said, regardless of whether the Bitcoin price goes up or comes down, members will end up with more Bitcoin than they had initially. This, through the successful trading of the forex markets using Bitcoin as the base currency.

In the time that I have been a member of this great company, I have not experienced one day of fear.
This is because:
a) The person who introduced me to MTI is a person I respect and trust implicitly. (He is, amongst other things, a full-time cryptocurrency trader with years of experience in the crypto space, and someone who met with Johann Steynburg in Durban; doing a full due diligence on the company prior to giving myself and my colleagues a full and enthusiastic thumbs-up.
b) The leaders in MTI are ethical, honest, transparent and decent, down-to-earth South Africans, who, like me, have been burnt by scams and scammers before and vow “NEVER AGAIN!”
c) I am a great believer in Bitcoin as a store of value and a creator of wealth.

I have been on many MTI webinars and Training sessions over the last six months, and I am pleased to say that my comfort levels increase after each one. Not only is the growth in my bitcoin substantial and ongoing, but the risks are low.

The advice I would give anyone even considering joining MTI is: GET ONTO A WEBINAR. ASK QUESTIONS. AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, DO NOT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU MIGHT COME ACROSS ON THE INTERNET.

Mirror Trading International is a brilliant business, and to my mind, an excellent business opportunity. Something I’m 100% confident you’ll see after being on a webinar.

Besides running South Africa’s smallest ad agency, Kavonic Hone – see www.kavonichone.co.za – Gerard Kavonic co-administers a cryptocurrency-business called Captains in Crypto. See www.captainsincrypto.co.za
He is also an active member of Mirror Trading International (MTI) and has been in the cryptocurrency space for 5 years. He resides in Johannesburg South Africa and is contactable on +27 83 444 9888 and on the following email addresses: [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] His skype address is gerardkavonic. Anyone wanting information on MTI or details pertaining to MTI webinars and training sessions is welcome to whatsapp him on +27 83 444 9888.

The contributions on this page are Gerard’s personal opinion and do not represent the positions, strategies and opinions of Mirror Trading International as a company. This is not an official statement released by Mirror Trading International (Pty) Ltd and I hereby indemnify Mirror Trading International (Pty) Ltd.

What’s so good about Bitcoin anyway?

Bitcoin has been around for a good 10 years, and yet, there are still tons of people who have no idea what Bitcoin is, and what it does. So I thought I’d use this blog article as a bit of educational tool for those who’d like to have a better understanding…a bit of a fact sheet in fact..

Is Bitcoin some sort of scam? A pyramid scheme, perhaps?

Absolutely not. Bitcoin is a leading cryptocurrency and can be thought of as virtual money, and a potential store of value and wealth. Whilst there will be always those who think it might be a scam or pyramid scheme, this will be borne out of a lack of understanding and ignorance more than anything. Calling Bitcoin a scam or Ponzi scheme is like calling the US dollar, the yen and the euro a scam or Ponzi scheme….

Isn’t Bitcoin the same as MMM? Or Bitclub Network?

No. Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. The fact that Ponzi schemes like Bitclub Network or MMM “mined” Bitcoin or used Bitcoin as a means of payment is irrelevant. Bitcoin has NOTHING to do with Bitclub Network or MMM (neither of which exist to this day).

If Bitcoin is real, why can’t I see it? Or touch it?

Bitcoin is a virtual currency, also known as an internet currency. The fact that you can’t see it or hold it does not make it “unreal” or nothing of value.

Why do I read negative stuff on the internet about Bitcoin?

Like anything, Bitcoin will always have its “haters”. People who are distrustful of new “things”, people who don’t believe that the world needs a new type of money, or people who see it as a threat, and would like nothing better than to see its demise. You will also find people within the cryptocurrency space itself who are not fans of Bitcoin. (Often times, they are developers who have developed their own cryptocurrencies, which they might perceive to be better than Bitcoin (as a means of payment, for example).

Other cryptocurrencies?

Yes, there are more 3000 cryptocurrencies – certain of which have their own attributes. The more popular (or more established) coins include Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, Litecoin, Ripple, Dash, Chainlink, Bitcoin Cash, Binance Coin, Cardano, Stellar and Neo. While a number of these coins have “real world” uses, the vast majority (in my opinion anyway) do not serve much purpose, and are speculative at best.

What can you do with Bitcoin?

Bitcoin can either be left in a Bitcoin (BTC) wallet and held as a store of value  in the hope and belief that it will increase in value, or it can be used as a means of payment. There have been many cases over the years in which Bitcoin has been used in financial transactions. Whilst not yet mainstream, there are those in certain quarters who believe that in time digital currencies like Bitcoin will be used to buy practically anything.

How can one pay in Bitcoin?

By sending Bitcoin from your Bitcoin wallet address to another Bitcoin wallet address. The transaction is normally seamless, inexpensive and quick.

The cost of a Bitcoin transaction?

This varies, but generally is far less than other means of transacting.

If I wanted to by Bitcoin, how and where would I buy it?

Typically, one would buy Bitcoin from an exchange. There are many exchanges around the world and you’ll find them through a Google search.
The most well-known and trusted exchanges in South Africa are Luno, AltcoinTrader and VALR.

How easy is it to buy Bitcoin?

It’s normally a simple process and starts with you opening an account.
On doing so, you’ll be given a Bitcoin wallet, exclusive to you.
After uploading your documents for FICA/KYC purposes, you’ll need to fund your Bitcoin wallet, using your local currency. Once you have bitcoin in your Bitcoin wallet, you’ll be able to transact.

What is the minimum amount of Bitcoin that one could buy?

If there is a minimum, it’s probably R10’s worth. Small bits of Bitcoin are called satoshis. One can purchase any amount of Bitcoin.

What is a Bitcoin wallet?

It’s an address, comprising random characters and numbers, looking something like this: X324JKL18h367ClKZ148UTY.

Can a bitcoin wallet be hacked?

Yes it can be. For this reason, it is hugely important to secure your wallet with Google Authenticator (2FA) or Authy. These apps can be downloaded from the App store.

Bitcoin is not the only cryptocurrency, right?

No. As mentioned previously, it is one of many cryptocurrencies. But it is the most well-known one, and probably the most trusted one.

Bitcoin’s price is quite volatile. Some days, it’s way up and others, way down. Why is this?

Supply and demand. In certain quarters, Bitcoin is looked at as a safe haven, much like gold. But unlike gold, it can be easily and quickly sold – bringing the price down (if sold in huge quantities). On the converse, it can easily and quickly be bought in times of economic uncertainty and upheaval, pushing the price up (if bought in large quantities). The Bitcoin price will always be volatile.

Once one has Bitcoin, is it best to just keep it in a Bitcoin wallet?

In my opinion, no – not all of it. You want to accumulate as much Bitcoin as you can for the simple reason that IF the bitcoin price skyrockets, you’ll want to own as much as possible. Keeping your Bitcoin in a wallet is fine (so long as your account is secured) but your Bitcoin will not grow in a wallet. Ideally, you should look at ways of growing it.

What options exist to grow one’s Bitcoin?

There are primarily two: Bitcoin mining and Bitcoin trading. Which one is right for you will depend on your risk profile, and how much risk you are prepared to take. Also, your time frame and expected ROI. Whilst the mining of bitcoin is generally longer term, the trading of bitcoin is generally riskier. (I’m involved in the latter, but as the trading is done on my behalf, it’s low risk…but more about that in a future blog post…)

Hopefully the above will assist in providing atleast a basic understanding of Bitcoin, and explain why there is so much interest around. (This interest will grow hugely as and when the bitcoin price gathers steam). In the meantime, if you’re interested in dipping your toes into cryptocurencies, tread carefully. There are many scammers and bad actors in the space, so do your due diligences before diving in. Cryptos are a hugely exciting space to be in…so enjoy!

Aside from running South Africa’s smallest ad agency, Kavonic Hone – visit www.kavonichone.co.za – Gerard Kavonic co-administers a cryptocurrency advisory service called Captains in Crypto. See www.captainsincrypto.co.za
He is also an active and passionate member of Mirror Trading International (MTI): a South African company trading the forex markets with bitcoin as a base currency. He has been in the cryptocurrency space for a good 5 years and is resident in Johannesburg South Africa. He is contactable on +27 83 444 9888 and on [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] His skype address is gerardkavonic. Anyone wanting information on MTI or details pertaining to MTI webinars and training sessions are welcome to whatsapp him on +27 83 444 9888.

The contributions on this page are Gerard’s personal opinion and do not represent the positions, strategies and opinions of Mirror Trading International.

If you lost money through the Bitclub Network ponzi scheme, you MAY want to try to recover (atleast some of) your funds through MTI…

Before I start with this blog article, let me say that I do so in the FULL KNOWLEDGE that there will be certain individuals (victims of the Bitclub Network scam) who will view this write-up as nothing more than an attempt to grow my MTI business.

Let me DENY this immediately. Whilst I am an ardent believer in Mirror Trading International as a South African company, I FIRMLY believe that MTI could help victims of the Bitclub Network scam recover if not all of the money they lost, then, ATLEAST some of their money over the next few months or years. (Whether they join MTI on my link or on another member’s link, it’s all good by me).

With that out of the way, I joined Bitclub Network as an affiliate in Johannesburg in 2015. The years following saw me throw all my energies into what I thought was a solid, ethical, honest and sustainable business operation, mining Bitcoin on behalf of its members. During this period, I introduced a number of people who, like me, believed in Bitcoin as a cryptocurrency and a store of wealth, with a view to helping them accumulate their Bitcoin.

For the first few years, everything proceeded well and to all intents and purposes, we felt that we were onto a really good thing. As affiliates, we were able to view Bitclub’s mining earnings on the Blockchain – www.blockchain.com – and all looked to be 100% above board and legitimate. There was no reason for doubt or suspicion.

In January of this year, I woke up one morning to find whatsapp messages from the person who first introduced me to Bitclub Network.  To say that I was MORTIFIED by these messages was an understatement of note.  

In short, the founders of Bitclub Network had been arrested, and Bitclub Network had essentially been found to be one huge Ponzi scheme.

The whatsapp messages (I’d be happy to forward them to any Bitclub member whatsapping me on +27 83 444 9888) provided an explanation of what transpired, so there is no real need for me for me to go into detail here – but in essence, the founders or co-founders were found to have pocketed the money paid to them to buy Bitcoin mining equipment on their behalf.

How this crime was committed is still largely misunderstood, as Bitclub’s mining activities appeared to be 100% legitimate and were recorded on the Blockchain: a public ledger accessible to all.

The bottom line is that after a number of years of operating legally, and SUPPOSEDLY mining Bitcoin on behalf of members, the founders of Bitclub turned rogue and now need to face the full might of the law.

Not that this appeases – in any way – those of us who lost our hard earned money. There is sufficient anger around the thievery of Bitclub to this day, and one can be sure that many Bitclub Network members who lost their funds would like nothing better than to see these gentlemen see out their days behind bars.

In the meantime, many good, hardworking South Africans (people from all over the world, actually) have lost not just their money, but their faith and trust in bitcoin and anything associated with bitcoin. 

Just in South Africa alone, there must have been thousands of people who bought into Bitclub Network by buying a share or shares in its bitcoin mining pools.

Whilst some lost a few thousand rands by buying a Pool 1 share, others lost tens of thousands by buying a share (or shares) in the more expensive Founder pools. (I personally bought multiple shares in the belief that Bitclub Network would be with us for years and that we would be creating a legacy for our family members and kids).

R5 000 lost by a poor rural family in the Eastern Cape would have been as devastating – very likely, more devastating – as R500 000 lost by a wealthier individual in Sandton, Johannesburg. Equally as important was the TRUST and BELIEF that was lost. Not just in Bitcoin as a cryptocurrency, but in online cryptocurrency business opportunities in general.

(Unfortunately, there are many who still today associate “Bitcoin” with “Bitclub Network”. They are two totally different things. Bitclub Network was a MINER of Bitcoin – or an ALLEGED miner of bitcoin. Whereas Bitcoin is a free-standing and leading “virtual currency”.

The fact that Bitclub Network was involved in bitcoin does NOT make Bitcoin “bad”. The Ponzi scheme MMM was also involved with Bitcoin, and as with Bitclub Network, MMM turned out to be “bad”. There is NOTHING wrong with Bitcoin, however.

Bitcoin is widely viewed as a new form of money, and a store of value. There are many who absolutely believe in the future of Bitcoin, and multitudes who believe that the price of Bitcoin could in time go up from its present $9 000 to $20 000, and $50 000 and more. (Yes, the price could well come down before it goes up, but the consensus is that it will increase in time). So when I hear victims of pyramid schemes like Bitclub Network and MMM say that they will never buy Bitcoin again, it saddens me. Whilst risky (what isn’t risky in this day and age?) Bitcoin COULD QUITE EASILY create wealth for many.

It’s important to understand that whilst there are many scams, scammers, ponzi schemes and pyramid schemes in the crypto space (and probably always will be), there ARE legitimate and honest Bitcoin offerings out there. One just has to do a proper due diligence and ask the right questions before parting with one’s had-earned money.

MTI is one such offering. Transparent, ethical and 100% sustainable.

 To those not familiar with MTI  (Mirror Trading International) it’s a  registered company with its Head Office in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

It has one objective, and one objective only: to grow the Bitcoin of its members. This it does by trading the forex markets using Bitcoin as the base currency. Trading (scalp trading) is done through the use of MANAGED advanced AI software that is exclusive to the company – and costs millions of dollars. MTI has been in business for just over 12 months now and has grown from a few family members and friends to a company with more than 45 000 members from all over the world.

Members comprise:

People who just want to put in their bitcoin and let it grow

People who want to put in their Bitcoin and also, introduce others with a view to building an MTI business.

 In the year that MTI has been in operation, it has shown a profit EVERY SINGLE DAY. With it trading Monday to Friday, returns approximate a good 10% per month – with growth that is COMPOUNDED, daily. These are incredible returns, and whilst clearly cannot be guaranteed, are based on performance achieved over the last 12 months. (Clearly, past performance is no guarantee of future earnings).

Now, there are undoubtedly going to be people who say that returns of this nature are unsustainable. But when one considers that IF there are ever days that MTI’s forex trading is unprofitable – yes, something that could well happen – members do NOT get paid, then believing becomes easier.

I personally know people (lawyers, accountants etc) within the crypto space who have studied the MTI business model inside out, and are 100% comfortable with not only the sustainability of the business, but also with the ethics, honesty and transparency of the business.

It is this fact, and of course, the daily growth of one’s bitcoin that explain the incredible growth in MTI’s membership, globally.

I have been a member for nearly six months now, and joining MTI is without a doubt one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Upon attending a webinar, it can very quickly be seen how and why MTI is low risk and here for the long term –  and attending an MTI webinar is – in my opinion – what every Bitclub Network member who lost money, and who wants to try to recover their money, should be doing.

I have over the last few months spoken with a number of people I brought into Bitclub Network and encouraged them to SERIOUSLY look into MTI. Some have joined. And some haven’t. It’s all good.

The way I see it is this: IF MTI can deliver COMPOUNDED growth of approximately 10% per month in Bitcoin – even 5% – and you remain “invested” for a year or two without withdrawing (yes, one can withdraw anytime and there NO lock in periods), Bitclub Network members can quite easily make up a good portion of their Bitclub losses. Regardless of the amount they invested and lost through Bitclub Network.

As victims of the Bitclub Network scam, we essentially have two choices:

Take our losses on the chin and carry on

OR

See what we can do to recover some of our losses.

Mirror Trading International provides a vehicle to do so. It’s an option, and one seriously worth considering in my opinion.

Aside from running South Africa’s smallest ad agency, Kavonic Hone – see www.kavonichone.co.za – Gerard Kavonic co-administers a cryptocurrency advisory service called Captains in Crypto. See www.captainsincrypto.co.za He is also an active member of Mirror Trading International (MTI). He has been in the cryptocurrency space for a good 5 years and  is resident in Johannesburg South Africa. He is contactable on +27 83 444 9888 and on [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] His skype address is gerardkavonic. Anyone wanting information on MTI or details pertaining to MTI webinars and training sessions are welcome to whatsapp him on +27 83 444 9888.

 The contributions on this page are Gerard’s personal opinion and do not represent the positions, strategies and opinions of Mirror Trading International as a company. MTI has not specifically authorised the content of this site.

 

MTI and growing your Bitcoin. A number of the most Frequently Asked Questions.

Q.1 Is MTI a Ponzi or pyramid scheme?

MTI (or Mirror Trading International, to give it it’s full name) is certainly no ponzi or pyramid scheme. Despite what you might read on the internet! It’s a registered South African company with its Head Office in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Q.2 Is MTI registered with the FSB, FSCA or any other regulatory authority?

MTI is not registered with the FSB, FSCA or any other South African regulatory authority as it is not a financial services company, does not provide financial services or financial services advice and is not permitted to provide these. As the company deals with Bitcoin and only Bitcoin, there is no legal requirement at this time. Should there be a legal requirement in the future, then MTI, through its legal team, will not hesitate to be compliant in all respects.

Q.3 How long has MTI been in existence?

MTI started operating in April 2019 as an informal “friends and family” business.

Q.4 What does MTI do, exactly?

The company trades the forex markets using Bitcoin as the base currency.

Q.5 How does MTI makes its money?

Through profits derived from trading the forex markets. It does NOT make its money any other way, and certainly not from people joining MTI as members.

Q.6 How are commissions paid to members?

Through profits derived from MTI’s successful trading of the forex markets.

Q.6 What happens if there are days on which profits are not made?

Members do not receive growth in their Bitcoin on those days on which profits are not made. This is explained on our webinars and it’s important that anyone joining MTI as a member is 100% clear on this.

Q.7 In the year that MTI has been trading, approximately how many days have not seen profits?

None. As a company, MTI has traded successfully every day, Monday to Friday. This is not to say that losses won’t be incurred at some point. But up until now, profits have been achieved every day. Losses have been incurred on certain trades (this is to be expected) but every day has ended in profit.

Q.8 Experienced forex traders will have difficulty believing that every single day that MTI has traded the forex markets has ended in profit. What might be a response to this?

Trading the forex markets successfully is incredibly difficult – something that a number of the top people in MTI will attest to. MTI’s successes in this regard is due solely to the company’s broker trading the markets with sophisticated (and expensive) AI software that it has exclusive rights to. This software is MANAGED software.

Q.9 The likelihood of days showing losses instead of profits in the future?

There will always be a likelihood of this happening. It just hasn’t happened yet.

Q.10 How sustainable is MTI?

Totally sustainable. As mentioned previously, the company makes its profits through trading and pays its members through its trading. So as long as it trades profitably, which it has done every day since it started operating in April 2019, its sustainability is assured.

Q.11 Does MTI have a physical (as opposed to an online) presence?

Yes it does. The company’s Head Office is in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa.

Q.12 Does the success of MTI depend on the growth of its membership?

Not at all. Even if not one more person joined MTI, the company would continue to operate successfully. Its membership (currently around 48 000) is incidental to the success or sustainability of MTI as a business.

Q.13 Is there a chance that MTI could limit its membership?

Yes, there is always a chance of this happening, although unlikely given that one of the missions of MTI as a company is to empower as many people around the world as possible.

Q.14 Does MTI guarantee a Return of investment?

It does not, and never will.

Q.15 How does one become a member of MTI?

To join Mirror Trading International, you need to register an account using the link of an existing MTI member. Once you have registered, you will be notified by email and then, you will have a maximum of seven days to fund your Trading account in Bitcoin.

Q.16 What happens if I fail to fund my Trading Account within 7 days?

Your account will get deleted from the system, and you will need to re-register.

Q.17 How long before MTI starts to trade the forex markets with the Bitcoin that I put into the Trading Account?

There is no waiting period. Your Bitcoin will start to be traded the following working day.

Q.18 Is there proof that the Bitcoin put into MTI by its members is traded on the forex markets?

Yes, absolutely. By logging into your MTI back office, you will be able to see all the trades from the previous day.

Q.19 If one puts in, say, 0.5 of a Bitcoin, how much of it will be putting into trading?

All of it. Regardless of the amount of Bitcoin you put in, 100% of it is put into trading on your behalf.

Q.20 What Support is available to members of MTI?

Mirror Trading International prides itself on its level of support, which is provided on its Telegram group and Facebook page. Members asking questions on either will be answered within a short period of time, and members experiencing, for example, technical issues will be helped wherever possible, and whenever possible.

Q.21 Does a person joining MTI need to have any experience of Bitcoin or forex trading?

Whilst it would be advantageous for a person to have some understanding of Bitcoin, it is not essential. There is no need to have any experience in forex trading as MTI trades the forex markets on your behalf.

Q.22 What is the minimum suggested amount in Bitcoin required to have MTI trade for a member?

$100, payable in Bitcoin.

Q.23 Can one deposit any amount in Bitcoin?

Yes, absolutely. The more Bitcoin that one has MTI trading for you, the more you will earn.

Q.24 Are there any tools that are available that one could use to estimate potential earnings?

Yes, the MTI Growth Income Calculator is perfect for this purpose. It can be found on the MTI website.

Q.25 Can one join as a member on the MTI website?

This is not recommended. One should rather join on the link of an MTI member so you can call that person for support if ever needed.

Q.26 What are the fees to withdraw one’s Bitcoin? Or to put in more Bitcoin?

There are zero fees. No fees to withdraw your Bitcoin, and no fees to top up your Bitcoin.

Q.27 Are there any hidden fees or charges that one needs to be aware of?

There are not, no.

Q.28 What are the tax implications of putting one’s Bitcoin into MTI?

Any earnings put into your bank account will be construed as income and therefore, it is beholden on the member to declare tax and pay tax. This is the responsibility of the member and not MTI. It is recommended that members seek expertise advice in this regard.

The above questions are those that are commonly asked. That is not to say that other questions are NOT asked. Should you have a question or two of your own, I’d suggest that you join an MTI webinar. There are a number of webinars every week, including one at 14h00 every Saturday. If, for whatever reason, you’re unable to attend an evening webinar, or a webinar on – for example – a Monday or Friday morning (Back office training is also covered on a Friday), then the Saturday 14h00 webinar would absolutely be worth joining.

MTI is a brilliant business. Well worth looking into, in my opinion…

Aside from running South Africa’s smallest ad agency, Kavonic Hone – see www.kavonichone.co.za – Gerard Kavonic co-administers a cryptocurrency- advisory service called Captains in Crypto. See www.captainsincrypto.co.za He is also an active and passionate member of Mirror Trading International (MTI). He has been in the cryptocurrency space for a good 5 years and is resident in Johannesburg South Africa. He is contactable on +27 83 444 9888 and on [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] His skype address is gerardkavonic. Anyone wanting information on MTI or details pertaining to MTI webinars and training sessions are welcome to whatsapp him on +27 83 444 9888.

The contributions on this page are Gerard’s personal opinion and do not represent the positions, strategies and opinions of Mirror Trading International.

Mirror Trading International’s Income Growth Calculator. If that doesn’t excite you about MTI, nothing will….

In my six months as a member of the South African company, MTI, it’s been an interesting exercise seeing what it is about MTI that really opens people’s eyes and see them light up….

The approximately 10% per month return that people can expect?
The fact that the returns are compounded daily?
The projected earnings on the Income Growth calculator?

I’d wager the 3rd. Simply because the projected earnings are quite simply hard to believe….

Assuming that you’re a follower of my blogs, or are one of the 45 000 people already in MTI – and you have an understanding of the MTI business and the manner in which the company grows the Bitcoin of its members, you’ll know how the calculator works ie you input the amount of Bitcoin you have in your trading pool – and the number of months you plan to leave your Bitcoin in your Trading pool for – and the calculator shows you how much Bitcoin you’ll have at the end of the period. You’ll also be able to see how much that Bitcoin might be worth in the currency of your choice.

It’s an interesting exercise!

The following, taken from MTI’s Income Growth Calculator, will give you an idea:

0.1 of a Bitcoin put into your trading pool will give you approximately 0.37 bitcoin after 12 months, 1.39 bitcoin after 24 months, 5.19 bitcoin after 36 months and a remarkable 72.3 bitcoin after 60 months.

Whereas

0.5 of a Bitcoin put into your trading pool will give you approximately 1.86 bitcoin after 12 months, 6.96 bitcoin after 24 months, 25.97 bitcoin after 36 months and a jaw-dropping 361 bitcoin after 60 months.

And

1 Bitcoin put into your trading pool will give you approximately 3.73 bitcoin after 12 months, 13.92 bitcoin after 24 months, 51.94 bitcoin after 36 months and a frankly ridiculous 723 bitcoin after 60 months.

This is incredible growth – and whilst these projected amounts look far too good to be true, they ARE true. Just be aware that the calculations are based on MTI’s daily profit averaging 0.5% per day: something that has been successfully achieved nearly every day in its 12 month’s existence. (Also be aware that past results do not guarantee future earnings – this is IMPORTANT).

Compare the above with what you could expect by leaving your Bitcoin in a Bitcoin wallet:

0.1 of a Bitcoin left in a Bitcoin wallet will leave you with 0.1 bitcoin after 12 months, 0.1 bitcoin after 24 months, 0.1 bitcoin after 36 months and 0.1 bitcoin after 60 months.

Whereas

0.5 of a Bitcoin left in a Bitcoin wallet will leave you with 0.5 bitcoin after 12 months, 0.5 bitcoin after 24 months, 0.5 bitcoin after 36 months and 0.5 bitcoin after 60 months.

Whilst

1 Bitcoin left in a Bitcoin wallet will leave you with 1 bitcoin after 12 months, 1 bitcoin after 24 months, 1 bitcoin after 36 months and 1 bitcoin after 60 months.

(Unless you withdraw from your Bitcoin wallet, or add to your Bitcoin wallet, during the periods stipulated, of course).

The sceptics will say “Just not possible”. Well, it is absolutely possible. Assuming of course that MTI continues to show a profit of around 0.5% per day – something that, as previously mentioned, its has achieved pretty much every day for the last 12 months.

Which brings us to the next question: HOW POSSIBLE?
By trading the forex markets with a sophisticated piece of AI software that cost millions, and that MTI has exclusive rights to. This software is MANAGED SOFTWARE and is used by an established and expert forex trading company for the benefit of MTI’s members.

MTI has one objective, and one objective only: TO GROW THE BITCOIN OF ITS MEMBERS. By trading the forex markets with Bitcoin as the base currency, it is able to provide returns that are not just incredible, but SUSTAINABLE. Sustainable, due to the fact that members do not get paid on those days that MTI does NOT show a profit.

Up until now, and incredibly, there has not been one of those days. This is not to say, however, that there are days in the future when MTI experiences losses. (Losses are capped to a maximum of 8%).

In the meantime, daily profits approximate 0.5% per day. Some days deliver returns of slightly less than 0,5% whilst other days deliver returns of 1% and higher. (In some cases, significantly more than 1%).

The bottom line is that so long as the company delivers returns of around 0.5% per day, and that these returns are compounded daily (as they are currently), the projected earnings shown on the calculator should be deemed as accurate.

Which brings us to ANOTHER question – and probably an ever more important one:

Why keep your Bitcoin in a Bitcoin wallet when you could open an MTI account, fund your Trading account and let MTI grow your Bitcoin by trading it?

In my opinion, there are three reasons:

No awareness of MTI as a company
No trust in MTI as a company
No appetite for risk

Whilst word is spreading fast, there are clearly still a lot of people who haven’t heard of MTI. Then, there are those who come across negative articles on the internet either making MTI out as some sort of Ponzi scheme or pyramid scheme and MTI’s CEO, Johann Steynburg as some sort of scammer following his involvement in two previous online businesses that failed (through no fault of his own); people, who instead of doing a proper due diligence, believe what they read on the internet!

With regards to having no appetite for risk, there will be always be bitcoin holders (called HODLERS) who prefer the so-called “security” of having their Bitcoin sit in a Bitcoin wallet or exchange.

The risk with MTI is extremely low, and in my humble opinion, there is not much security in leaving Bitcoin on an exchange or in an online wallet with all the hackers around! (I will leave that for another article, however).

MTI is not for everyone. For example, just recently I spoke with someone who has ZERO trust in Bitcoin exchanges and Bitcoin companies and is adamant that the only place he will keep his Bitcoin is on a Ledger Bitcoin cold wallet, which he keeps in his safe at home. That is his choice, and absolutely fine. The fact that his Bitcoin will not grow is OK with him. And the fact that his ONE Bitcoin will still be ONE Bitcoin in 5 years, when it could be more than 700 bitcoin in 5 years, doesn’t seem to bother him. And again, it’s all good. His choice.

There’s one thing that members of MTI are not (and should not be), and that is IN THE CONVINCING GAME. We are not financial advisors, do not purport to be financial advisors and in fact, are not permitted to give financial advice.

All we can do is point people with Bitcoin, or an interest in Bitcoin, to our webinars (most of which are in the evenings), and point people to the MTI Income Growth Calculator…

The decision to join Mirror Trade International or NOT join Mirror Trading International and thereafter, fund their Trading pool is clearly a personal decision and people must feel comfortable doing so.

Attending an MTI webinar would be the easiest and quickest way of engendering a feeling of comfort.

For those of us already in MTI, exciting times await!

Besides running South Africa’s smallest ad agency, Kavonic Hone – see www.kavonichone.co.za – Gerard Kavonic co-administers a cryptocurrency-related advisory service called Captains in Crypto. ww.captainsincrypto.co.za
He is also an active and passionate member of Mirror Trading International (MTI). He has been in the cryptocurrency space for a good 5 years and is resident in Johannesburg South Africa. He is contactable on +27 83 444 9888 and on [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] His skype address is gerardkavonic. Anyone wanting information on MTI or details pertaining to MTI webinars and training sessions are welcome to whatsapp him on +27 83 444 9888.

The contributions on this page are Gerard’s personal opinion and do not represent the positions, strategies and opinions of Mirror Trading International as a company. MTI has not specifically authorised the content of this site.