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Right now ,it's clogging the network and forcing people to up gas prices but in the future ,do you guys think having a game that popular (crypto-pokemons ?)could be a good thing for ethereum ?

Agree!its a good thing, especially for gamers like me 😁

Hello, i admire the idea and effort people put into things (the do it for money, obviously). Also it shows that there is nothing new under the sun (tamagotchi,usw..)
its exciting to think with what people come up next.

Cheers

this is a funny story, which due to its unusual and pretty looks has become quickly known, but most likely it will also lose its popularity quickly.

Bitcoin passed the similar test. It's good for Ethereum in the long term if they can successfully deal with this problem. Right now Ethereum failed the test. They need to learn from this and develop the project.

That's not true, BTC was congested as fuck a few days/weeks ago, and it still is to some degree.
ETH is doing fairly OK, despite handling 80%+ more transactions than Bitcoin alt-time-high record.
But yes I agree, ETH needs to learn and adapt a better strategy for handling massive volume of transactions.

https://i.imgur.com/Wcx07gB.jpg

Well not really when Ethereum can't handle it. If they could handle such a thing then yes it would be great but it just shows that when companies start gaining traffic and they use Ethereum then it starts being a hassle and inefficient. If we can really assume that some companies on Ethereum will be big then such ineffeciency could kill them.

Stop talking about crypto kitties meooooooow "now". HA

But seriously, I think it is a cool idea and clever at that. I certainly wont be buying any though.

Crypto Kitties is a really good thing I think. It is the most used GAS in the ETH right now. It gives a real stress test to the whole network.
I feel that is good!

In my opinion this all game have big potential, and get huge popular in short time. I have big hope it will be good for Ethereum

I think it is very good, because of this game, it seems, the new era of dapps games will start. Let that ethereum go to the out of this galaxy.

I heard people are having trouble selling them.  :o

In my opinion it is really good for Ethereum, maybe now is some problems with selling and with blockchain but for me it is temporary because it is new thing so in near future all will be fixed

I want more blockchain based games. Maybe even mmo's where the ingame currency is real cryptocurrency, and maybe your progress and stats are also saved in the blockchain.

I don't know, I will check this out now. But the idea of decentralization in games with blockchain's other advantages as well is great. I will work on it on my spare times.

While this negatively affects the network of ETH. But I hope that soon the excitement will pass and again it will be possible to comfortably use ETH. Cryptokitties are a waste of time and money

Yesterday i was reading a lot of questions on the Dev of Ethereum, it is plenty of people talking shit about cryptokitties, nobody knows how did they developed such that project.


It is useless, kitties on an ethereum network? The developer was really drunk when he just came up with that idea.. And they raised a lot of money, i dont know what's wrong with the investors right now.


Maybe this is a new trend for cryptos? creating games on the blockchain?

It's a good thing because now it will push Ethereum's devs to deliver as fast as possible Raiden, Plasma, sharding, Casper etc...or this situation is going to kill Ethereum, there are some Poker ICO right now, can you imagine when they will start running their dapps?

i think its good thing that can help cryptoworld. many people can learn cryptos with this kind of popular games. there will be more and more games used blockchain. There is lisk for expamle a good project for dApp s. They need developers and many developers have no idea about blockchain but they will learnd and start to use it. we need time.
i hope soon there will be thousands of games used blockchain.

It’s a fantastic thing for getting exposure to cryptocurrencies and blockchain in general. It may be clogging up the network at present but in the long term this will benefit us all and make crypto’s more mainstream than it is.

This kind of game dapp is a good stress test of Ethereum network and its scalability.  If just one
dapp can slow down entire network, then it implies some important changes and fixes  are needed
to avoid it in future.

what all mighty vitalik have to say!

Definitely a good thing, especially in early stages when there is not THAT much at stake and developers can figure a better way in the long term. Anything that challenges the status quo is always good. And there will be even more such collectibles in the future as other companies seek to ride off the success of crypotkitties

It's good to see flaws of Ethereum. They should fix it soon.
It's bad to bring out money from Ethereum and Ethereum based tokens. Delays and cancellations are frustrating for everybody.

I think it's a good thing because it exposed a serious ETH problem pretty early. ETH devs need to solve this ASAP, they postponed POS many many times :(

at least it is good for miners

That means the sharding blockchain with ability to processing million tx just in seconds is a must. How only cryptokitties as the first dapps in the crypto already made the ethereum network bloated. I'm feeling stressed caused by can't send all of my ethereum token or asset without high tx fees.

Anything that brings more people to the crypto space is a good thing.  This is a particularly good thing for Ether.

A good and profitable thing for the person who invented it, the bad thing is that gas is up, the transaction does not pass.

It's very good thing because we can buy cheap Ethereum right now! ;D
I'm sure they will fix this soon but in the meantime we can fill our stash with cheap coins.

its really bad thing for me, pending all my transaction since yesterday, i want to sell my token because i need a litle btc but today is still pending, when its not solve by ethereum its really big problem actually when another game like this in ethereum

It's a good thing for crypto world as it showed us not only ICOs and fund raising projects can implement ETH network but also Dapps can be created. However it is actually bad for ETH network because the DAPPs like these run on main ETH chain and causes the whole network to clog. Sidechains are the solutions.

I think yes, this is a test that the developers could learn from. And if the developers and the network survives this crazy event then it would be a good track record for ethereum. Yes the network is really clogged and transactions are getting slow, but considering the amount of transactions happening at once, ethereum's network is actually doing rather well.

Enough with these damn cats already. I want to trade via ETH again. Nothing's going out even with high gas.

This game cryptokitties cause ethereum network is overload
and need to increase GAS LIMIT to transaction ETH. We hope that ethereum networks is solved soon.

Regardless of whatever drugs the devs were on when they thought this idea up, it's for the positive long term I believe. Hopefully devs realize issues, fix issues, and by that time other cryptogames have come out and the whole idea gains traction

Right now it is the shittest I have ever seen. But on other hand it is only one from the hudreds to come examples of blockchain mass adoption

What the idea of crypto kitties? is their any profit on it?

and How the crypto kitties effect the crypto world?

my mind blow what is the crypto kitties is.

can somebody clear on my mind what is it?

It's a very troubled situation if the ether network can only be so bad thanks to a game.

The game would have gotten 100x bigger if it wasn't for the bogged network! Most ppl just walked away at the hieght and most critical time! It does show the world 🌎 that there is a real use case for smart contracts, this is prob the best time in the history of crypto to get in to ethereum. If you think what bitcoins going through is something than prepare to get your mind blown. Cause ethereum will make gains like you've never thought possible! It's coming very soon, remember this post.

I think it's a really great games, my son played it and he really loved it ! It's really good to teach your kids about the blockchain and ethereum while having fun and making money at the same time.

But it's too bad that it make the ethereum network very slow, I guess they will need to improve and have a good update to allow more transaction per second. I also hope it wont affect the reputation of this coin

I don't quite consider if its good or not,
everything always has two sides.
And most important is that this game showes  Ethereum protocol needs further improvements, and that people believe Ethereum will get it (maybe PoS switch?)

I have to agree with this one.
But if I would have to make a pick, I'd say good thing.

It forces the search for solutions to the scaling problem and at the same time it makes crypto more popular.

Some people said good, but how come... They're just causing a blockage in blockchain of ethereum and millions of people turned into sick because of this. We can't perform transactions, I withdrawn some tokens from echanges yesterday, I still didn't receive them.

there must be pluses and minuses, and what I feel now is hampering the ethereum network so that trading activity gets messed up. but maybe the future will get better and there will be improvement from the ethereum network, I hope hopefully will return smoothly as before

Yes it is good but I think the cryptokitty dev team should consider using a sidechain for their project. Please do not be selfish & clog the network

I have yet to look into the app, but given all the buzz I think it's a really good thing. We need more DAPPS, this is just he beginning.

Good thing, Sure we had dapps like poker and dice, but this is the first dapp on ETH thats just 100% genuine. The idea of it isn't new but its implications are since it is on ETH platform and the congestion its causing only means that Ethereum will have to learn how to scale which means bigger market cap.

This game is a good sign that show crypto is become more and more close to the real life. People start using crypto to play and what more ? More promise things are coming now. Crypto future is more bright now.

This is what I think. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cryptokitties-cryptocatastrophe-viral-kitties-cause-180100270.html

I'm totally confused with this cryptokitties,
What is cryptokitties,
How does it work,
Can anyone take time to explain this please? Thank you.

I agree the release of the game "cryptokitties" is a big challenge to ethereum blockchain. Though as for now ethereum already recovered the clogging problems. When ethereum blockchain  will be ready and done adjusting their system, the incoming popular game could be a good thing for them.The increase of the demand from the gamers could build a strong community supporting the coin and will definitely increase its value.

so silly this cryptokitties, i went and checked it out and the landing page looks cool, then you sign up and its just a shitty wordpress template
It's a pointless ponzi where the last person to buy is left with a buncha pixel cats noone wants
people are scrambling to be first in the ponzi, and praying someone dumber then them will buy their pixel cats
total epiphany of how crazy ETH people can be with their money :D

I think the game is just additive for very short. It is not so intertesting after a while

Cryptokitties is the first new type of virus for blockchain. They invent the first virus who could disrupt a blockchain with smart-contracts. It is also a ponzi-scam scheme. It is the first blockchain worm. How are they going to stop this virus? Make a fork of ETH but an ETH with no smart-contracts? Could someone wanting the death of a ETH has create Cryptokitties?

If its really the reason why etherium clogged this days then thanks to cryptokitties etherium network needs a huge improvement like in this kind of scenario using the etherium blockchain in games like this so that in the future it will run smoothly.  

If you are doing your trade in the centralized exchange and you will not get anything caused by the cryptokitties. the possible thing about that will disrupt the blockchain and that makes it be bloated or congested.
By the way as the first working dapps and cryptokitties tell us about how it will work.

just imagine what 50 apps/games like this will do...

ETH faces some serious challenges that needs to be solved pretty quickly. like immediately.

  

I'll say it's good for Eth in general. I think this gam will bring more attention to the platform. With all the clogs th developers can focus their efforts on strengthening the chain. I know it's annoying but I feel good things will follow.

I Still dont understand criptokitties

Yes this cryptokitties causes the network problem. I cant say for now this will be a good thing to ethereum network because of congestion that until now no resolution. Well I hope in the future this will be good to all ethereum holders.

In my opinion its fun having these games in the crypto world but yes, hopefully ETH devs could do something about it as it won't be good for their image in the long run if they don't solve issues like what everyone is experiencing for ETH transactions.

I hope it can be positive for Ether.
At First it makes Ether more popular and so maybe more invested invest in Ether and the Chart will grow  ;D
Second it makes also more interesting for miner because of the growing mining fee, so it will get more popular too.
And at least it is a new System so I think there will be come more similar games, that the blockchaine is overloaded is the only negative point.

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These kindf of things are actually good for popularity in long run. But I think there must be some limit to it. They shouldn't let such game to damage ethereum chain.

Haha yeah it's strange  :D

I think the lure is in the breeding. They each come with their own "genome". That, and the opportunity for breeding sales.

A good thing because it is make a good noise outside and more exposure for cryptocurrencies but bad for people who are using ETh that makes daily or many transactions.

Of course it's a good thing. For one, it shows a real world utility for the Ethereum blockchain's smart contracts, for another, it helps game devs make money from a new concept.

Network congestion? Don't you think it's good that this game demonstrated that the network needs to either scale, or to find a way to accommodate all these dapps if it wants to survive? It does make me think though, with all these ICOs and projects on Ethereum, and the network only breaking because of a game, does this mean no one else is using the hundreds of Eth blockchain projects already launched?

I really don't know if this crypto cat breeding game is a good or bad thing.

It is like a stress test for the Ethereum blockchain and the network transactions, so maybe it will be a good thing at the end, because of new features and improvements are added to ETH.

IMO, how could a thing be good to ethereum blockchain when it actually make the network too congested. I just hope these won't really bring chaos in the network and rather ba one of the assets.

this is a good thing. Because it increases the involvement in the cryptocurrency. Attract more attention and more investment

The idea of having an ethereum based game is actually very good but at the same time it clogged the ethereum blockchain. I hope that it won't give an idea to other developers to create another game like that, it will be a mess on the ethereum network.

See the present problem of ethereum network what's the cause of it? the game makes the network crazy and it affects so many users at that time and right now i need to increase my gas price to successfully transact my orders or trades

This damn game shows us the big problem with scalability of the ETH network. This is a good signal for developers to improve this network. If they manage, it will be a good step)

For me its really hard to understand. Why one game is able to overload the whole ethereum network? I dont think there are 10million players. So hows that possible? What happens when some imitator create another game like kryptokitties? When there are 10 more games released, the network will crash. So thats why i go with the argument that cryptokitties is a bad thing. Maybe someone should make a new blockchain specialy for games? If naybody will do this now, dont forget it was my idea ;D ;)

I love these cryptokitties.
The developers have tried their best and made a good code for variety of kitties.
Most of ICO didn't notice them, but one of them even make kitties giveaway. Take a look:https://goo.gl/cwxd52
It's a worldwide success  :o

This services take up over 15% ETH loading network and is unique entertainment channel for everyone who have a big love with virtual cats and earn ETH by trading it. It has valued and negative also caused overloading in transferring ETH but we cannot remove it so that's problem.

I am a gamer but not a fan of Cryptokitties, but to answer the topic, i would say it is a good thing, coming up with a game based on ETH-network is a great idea to attract more investors, probably if all of us would play it then maybe around 2018, the ETH is half as powerful as BTC. Also majority of people will be willing to try it out so it will add to the popularity of ETH. But on the present it is a pain in the ass, the Gas goes up, ETH network is clogged, and the ether delta and MEW is very slow. So, i agree that the ETH network should consider reworking on the Cryptokitties because the game is already successful on its purpose but the effect is very bad. So focusing on the problem can make the game more interesting to play because if the ETH network manages to fix what cause the clog, then for sure many would try the cryptokitties.

Perhaps fate gives us a chance to buy cats at $ 20 until they cost as bitcoin $ 18,000.  ;D
Unfortunately, my cat brings me only expenses

They don't make noise or money but they pass gas?

That's about the matter of time until the more improvement will be implemented into the ethereum network, plasma and sharding network will be really helped ethereum to get another dapps runs on its platform. It will get another improve soon.

It would be a very good thing for ethereum, if it could handle it, which it can't yet.

Vitalik is working on improving the scalability of ethereum as we speak which will allow it to handle high volumes, but it won't be ready any time soon and so focused development with use by a small and dedicated community is the best thing for ethereum right now to let it test the network.

It is going to be good for gamers and gaming ecosystem i think, but not good for the masses because the gas price is getting more expensive.

Also do you remember how crazy the pokemon go craze was at its height? If ethereum gets to the point it can handle that kind of traffic that would be the perfect type of introduction for the mass market, proving itself, creating hype and teaching people about it all at the same time.

A game like pokemon would be the perfect match aswell. Imagine a finite number of pokemon which exist in the world and you have to go find them using augmented reality. Once you do and you catch them no one else can claim ownership because of the blockhchain, and you can then sell/breed it.

If you like the game maybe you will also like the Reality-Clash ARG game which thier token also run on ETH network. If you have been in the forum for months you should have heard of it because they run a successful ICO here as well. I don't know if they will also cause the clog but will sure enjoy the game after its released. Its a combat game which we the users in the network can shoot each.

Luckily the transactions have cooled down again. I hope it is better to use the ETH network again. I hope it doesn't get clogged anymore. My kitties took over 3 days to breed because of the transaction being stuck

Of course good. It shows the power of blockchain and its mass adiption soon. If even games are moving to blockchain so mass adoption will come soon

It's really bad thing. It is a Total bubble. Does not worth anything, just based on a mindless bubble. Just think, What will happen when people stop buying, because there are so many kitties already. It has exponential growth just like a bacteria so prices will go down as kitties will produce kitties for nothing.

It's a good thing. Bitcoin had similar tests and passed. Remember 1 sat spam attacks? Bitcoin survived from them. Ethereum will survive from this attack too. People prefer Ethereum transactions because they are cheaper. If miners need to charge more to accept transactions that would hurt Ethereum. Developers will find a way to fix this problem.

should it stop? quite boring but interesting at first

It can't be stopped. This is a ponzi game work in decentralized blockchain. How can you stop it?
If people demand, play, pay this game then why should it bother you?

Cryptokitties is good thing in my opinion. It is gives ethereum a new econimic cycle and its like item on mafia wars at zynga. We can not say its only a picture. Because the reallity talked people loves digital asset and cryptokitties is on of digital asset its like a badge

Yeah it's a good thing and all but clearly ethereum network is not ready yet for this type of applications, it needs to scale better first

I lost 1 eth to this extremely silly thing. I transferred money to my purse and did not receive any money in Cryptokitties. Because of Cryptokitties, eth had to stop trading for some time.

I hated cryptokitties because it ruined the whole ETH network for some days and many of my orders and transactions were blocked. Lost nearly 1 ETH in this hassle. I dont know how the game works but thank god ETH team did what they had to do to clear the clog.

Because of this stupid cat, eth has stopped trading. I still do not understand how easy it is to make money so surely my cheating friend has lost a lot of eth for this cat.

I think it's a good thing that it is stress testing the network. Hopefully the ETH Devs can solve the scaling problem with some kind of nano transactions that help speed up the network.

When Casper comes along it may help but till then we will have to suck it up and put up.

and now....where kitty is going? I am not seeing it hot anymore

i dont care about that kitties ,doggies,ratties or what other games that
would be created by cryptos.what i only care is the circulation of market and the
price movement of the coins so trading is more functional to all users.

I think it is a good thing pointing to a bad thing - > the Ethereum scalability problem, which is not going to be solved soon. And if Ethereum can't solve it, then neither any of the platforms from the same generation would do it soon.

as much as this is kinda a random "shit-thread", the hive collective has actually come up with some good points :D
-SCALABILITY.  things like this MAKE eth consider it, like one user said "imagine 50 games like this on ETH"
-Ponzi. people really will buy into anything in hopes to get rich, even if no purpose?
-Exposure. whether or not this "project" is worthless, its brings exposure to ETH

mass adoption of all coins helps holders

popular game = always good
its not a question :)
i hope that there will be more and more interesting things
maybe some game like hearthstone but where you can earn real money in crypto!
only by the number of the players in the game you can have a good active blockchain =]

Cryptokitties did a good thing for Ethereum network, even the fact it cause heavy traffic on Ethereum network and long queue of transaction. On the other side of stories, it was promoting ETH skilfully at digital world.

 

although the cryptokitties are good but will be very influential when the coin is promotion where the promotion of cryptokitties disrupts the ethereum network and disrupts the transaction process of the users. but if it does work I think it will be good.

If they're not gonna solve scalability soon, Waves will overtake eth when they will launch smart contracts. For now let's see how WavesNG will turn