Marcus Chen
Crypto & Privacy Gambling Writer
Austin, TX
Member since 2024
About Marcus
Backend developer by day, crypto casino tester by evenings and weekends. I bought my first Bitcoin in late 2017, right before the crash — classic FOMO purchase. Instead of panic selling, I got curious about the technology. The gambling angle came from a simple question: if blockchain can verify everything, why are casino odds still a black box?
Since 2020, I’ve tested 40+ crypto gambling platforms, tracking every deposit, withdrawal, and provably fair verification in meticulous detail. I know which sites actually use provably fair algorithms versus which ones just claim to. I know which wallets process in minutes versus which ones “review” withdrawals for days.
My background in software development means I can actually read the code when casinos open-source their verification systems. Most don’t — and that tells you something. I’m not here to sell you on crypto gambling. I’m here to help you understand the real risks and find the platforms that aren’t trying to scam you.
Areas of Expertise
Provably Fair
Bitcoin Gambling
Blockchain Verification
Wallet Security
Privacy Coins
Smart Contracts
Withdrawal Speed
What I Don’t Cover
Traditional sportsbooks and fiat casinos aren’t my area — plenty of other writers cover those. I also don’t do investment advice or price predictions. And I won’t recommend any platform I haven’t personally tested with real money. If I haven’t used it, I won’t write about it.
The Personal Stuff
When I’m Not Writing
- Open source contributions (mainly Go and Rust)
- Home lab server tinkering
- Mechanical keyboard collecting
- Austin tech meetups
Industry Pet Peeves
- “Provably fair” sites that won’t share their code
- KYC requirements on crypto-native platforms
- Withdrawal limits buried in fine print
- Influencers shilling obvious rug pulls
“If you can’t verify it on the blockchain, you’re trusting someone’s word. In crypto gambling, trust should be earned, not assumed.”
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