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Title: Alt-coin Ticker website.
Post by: matt_boyd on October 01, 2013, 05:17:01 PM
Hey guys!

My name is Matt and basically I created a small webpage that displays the price of some alt-coins, according to vircurex. The URL is http://altcointicker.com a nice easy one to remember, and surprisingly wasn't taken ::) Anyhow, if you would like me to add any other alt-coins, just say. I would prefer to keep it to the best ones / most popular, however, I will try and go out of my way to accommodate as many people as possible.

Thanks, Matt!

Also: Sorry for the re-direct at the moment, I will try and sort out hosting, depending on how popular the website becomes.


Title: Re: Alt-coin Ticker website.
Post by: kriwest on October 01, 2013, 05:21:39 PM
With coinmarketcap.com acting up right now, it would be really nice if you could at least list the top 10 coins + their market cap, current total supply and % change.
More alternatives to the above mentioned site is much appreciated.


Title: Re: Alt-coin Ticker website.
Post by: fendlestick on October 01, 2013, 05:25:11 PM
Add css - min-height: 400px; to the 'container' div the box breaks on my laptop.

Nice site, how many alts are you planning to add?


Title: Re: Alt-coin Ticker website.
Post by: gweedo on October 01, 2013, 05:26:56 PM
Needs some css work since the list of coins goes out the div. Also more information be nice, and a better color scheme the light gray on white background isn't that great.


Title: Re: Alt-coin Ticker website.
Post by: teddyb797 on October 01, 2013, 05:29:48 PM
ppc is not .11  ???


Title: Re: Alt-coin Ticker website.
Post by: ronimacarroni on October 01, 2013, 05:35:09 PM
Updating the numbers by hand is inefficient and a waste of time.
Learn2vicurex API.


Title: Re: Alt-coin Ticker website.
Post by: matt_boyd on October 01, 2013, 05:50:08 PM
With coinmarketcap.com acting up right now, it would be really nice if you could at least list the top 10 coins + their market cap, current total supply and % change.
More alternatives to the above mentioned site is much appreciated.

Hey! This is just a start up for me, I will continue to develop it in my free time. I will make sure to make such improvements as the top 10 coins, they market cap, total supply and try and get % change.

Add css - min-height: 400px; to the 'container' div the box breaks on my laptop.

Nice site, how many alts are you planning to add?

I will make sure to add that as soon as I get back to my PC. I am planning on adding as many as I possibly can!


Needs some css work since the list of coins goes out the div. Also more information be nice, and a better color scheme the light gray on white background isn't that great.

Yes, I understand the css is a little bit broken, please forgive me, I am a noob when it comes to web development, however, I am willing to learn. As for the color scheme, as of right now, I like it, however, I appreciate the feedback. I will make sure to add some more information to the site, as well.

Updating the numbers by hand is inefficient and a waste of time.
Learn2vicurex API.

I do not update the numbers by hand, that would be a total and utter waste of my time. The API updates every 5 seconds to my knowledge.


Title: Re: Alt-coin Ticker website.
Post by: matt_boyd on October 01, 2013, 07:22:39 PM
A few updates have been made:

  • The min-width has been changed to 1200px, due to expansion.
  • There are more statistics including last trade and volume (however, some don't apply as they are so low.)
  • When you click on the price of the alt-coin, you get the new statistics.

Things that still need to be done:

  • Get more alt-coin information on.
  • Get more alt-coin variety
  • Make the information toggle-able.
  • Possibly improvements to the col*or scheme

In respect of the prices, be ware that I have no control over them, and if there is something wrong with them, it is more than likely on vircurex's side.


Title: Re: Alt-coin Ticker website.
Post by: iGotSpots on October 01, 2013, 07:24:15 PM
How about adding Copper Bars? They are worth about twice what a LTC is worth for a full coin

https://www.cryptsy.com/markets/view/91


Title: Re: Alt-coin Ticker website.
Post by: matt_boyd on October 01, 2013, 07:27:46 PM
How about adding Copper Bars? They are worth about twice what a LTC is worth for a full coin

https://www.cryptsy.com/markets/view/91

Hey thanks for the suggestions. I was going to stick solely with Vircurex, however, I feel that using Cyptsy or someone else's API would be worth while. I will definitely try and implement it for you.


Title: Re: Alt-coin Ticker website.
Post by: defaced on October 01, 2013, 08:08:40 PM
yup please add cryptsy


Title: Re: Alt-coin Ticker website.
Post by: matt_boyd on October 07, 2013, 05:13:07 PM
Anyone know of any good sources for data to make charts, or are there any charts all ready coded for me to link in this alt-coin ticker website? I want to get everyone involved in this! Criticisms still welcome :)


Title: Re: Alt-coin Ticker website.
Post by: fendlestick on October 07, 2013, 05:21:38 PM
Draw charts from Exchange JSON:

https://developers.google.com/chart/interactive/docs/php_example


Title: Re: Alt-coin Ticker website.
Post by: matt_boyd on October 07, 2013, 05:28:54 PM
Draw charts from Exchange JSON:

https://developers.google.com/chart/interactive/docs/php_example

This is definitely put me on a lead, thanks man, I will look into it!