This time I'm quite busy. Reason why I didn't start build some more logos because I find the way to the final logo seems not very clear, and I cannot spend my effort without a specific goal. Until we're planning for a logo contest & official public vote, I will be ready for that.
My logos are not in that list. Not sure whether I can post them here until someone confirm me on this. I was not frequently active in bitcointalk.

Development Recommendation for future-proofing NEM security:

I'd like to recommend two important security features for NEM:

1. MINIMUM pass phrase char threshold enforced by client (i.e. from day 1 you CANNOT use a passphrase less than 20 chars – I feel this was a major omission in NXT's launch and now incomplex passphrases are still allowed due to grandfathering.. Many accounts have been brute forced, and new users are still allowed to use incomplex passphrases)

2. OPTIONAL two-factor authentication: On the login screen there's a button for 'Create High-Security Account'. When clicked:
   A. The client generates a file akin to a wallet.dat with a long private key
   B. The user is prompted to enter a passphrase
RESULT: Account can only be accessed when BOTH of these are used in conjunction. User will need to backup their .dat file (there should be clear messaging on this). If a hacker steals the .dat file, they still need the passphrase. If a hacker guesses their passphrase, they still need the .dat file. Effectivley this may be the same as having a long random string and a user-dertimed text as the passphrase, but it would at least simplify the entry by automating the long random string via the .dat file.. Perhaps it would be ideal for this to be some sort of dual-key mechanism, though I lack the background to really speak to the ideal implementation.

Please consider this / forward it on to Devs.

If you doubt me as a troller, here is my portfolio: https://www.behance.net/loitran

Anyone can issue mini-tokens as long as he is credible. XCP anyone ?

I like Nemering as well, +1 some unique word will be better...

The Final stakeholder list in google drive down 

Do the type of stakeholder you are affect your stake in any way? As in the three group types of stakeholders shown in the pie chart? Will they affect the stake in any way? Also just wondering how we will be given our stakes (those who are in it for the long haul and are not too fussed on selling up now). Apologies if these have been answered or seem obvious, I'm new to this entire thing and I am a bit confused. Keep up the solid work guys.

That's great!

I have been on the sidelines for a while, just came back to catch up with NEM, so much has changed...

I requested my stake from patmast3r is he still distributing these?

I want to spread the word about NEM with a local Bitcoin club that I take part in. I am trying to figure out a way to get them interested.

I have already asked 3 times the same questions in different threads with no clear answers of what is happening and this is not helping the average Joe to get on board... People always redirect me to other discussions of NEM (much appreciated by the way) but why no one is giving me a straight answer without redirect me to some other thread?

So I will ask again...

1. If a buy a NEM stake from NXT AE what exactly do I need to do to claim my NEM coins and get on the stakeholders list and by when?

2. I understand that buying a NEM stake from AE I am buying a token but it is actually now controlled by UF who might run away and basically end up with an asset with no value?

Thanks

Actually, i think the rationale behind alot of the "average joe" user goes a bit like this:

1. They read FUD in mainstream media which in often cases only reports on stories that are controversial or negative (on the subject of crypto's that is) - negativity is frequently good clickbait as people are more inclined to express outrage or negativity then they are praise. It's a human trait. (Although granted, Bitcoin deserves criticism in many respects, if it didn't, i wouldn't invest in non-PoW coins, however mainstream media tends to literally spread FUD when it deals with Cryptocurrency, largely through ignorance and a agenda, this leads to outright scorn, not criticism. )

2. The corresponding opinion as a result of mainstream media makes them uninterested or inclined to believe Crypto's are scams or unsafe - and in many respects, they're right. This forum is full to the brim of scamcoins. Even bitcoin, being still rather young, is volatile in terms of valuation -this makes it unsafe to stash away your hard earned savings/money in it.


With the above things in mind, NEM will likely struggle to make it into mainstream adoption unless it's able to market itself like Bitcoin did; on the allure of "money for nothing" or "mining". I for one think a few viral video's and some well placed, timed Facebook marketing is in order - but obviously on more honest and transparent principles.

The biggest thing going for NEM right now is it's rather large initial distribution - this gives it more security, and the more who already join in, the more secure it will become.

Why wait? NEM has a strong community. Once the open alpha releases, the APIs will be made public shortly after. I hope the community can start building on top of NEM at that point while the core team is still focused on the core blockchain features.

Edit: I think my point here is that I talk to a lot of people daily that don't quite get this whole "bitcoin" thing. When I explain things like frictionless transactions and native currency exchanges from buyer to seller their eyes light up and they say "yeah my brother has to wire money to his daughter in university over seas and it's such a total drag! that sounds great". Then give them a way to easily do that from their mobile, and they are hooked and they tell a friend and so on. So maybe while not trade shows (those people already get cryptos right?), we need some sort of community awareness thing. Maybe parents attending university orientations or something... put a booth up next to the Greek community and give them a QR code for the app in the app store .

The task we are charged with is helping people see the relevance to their lives. Why should I use this if I can just use the money in my pocket today? To show them this has use, and isn't just some funny Internet money. Libertarians get it, and underworld figures get it, and certainly the governments and banks get it. Everyone is fighting for the hearts and minds of the common man who ultimately is the one that decides what is to prevail. What useful functions can it serve for mere mortals? This is a cultural shift. People have to trust it. They can trust it when they can see how easy it is to move between fiat and nem. Banks and governments won't make that easy for us. Things like VirWox / SLL, Cryptsy, and the 10 other sites you need to jump through to move between the two is one of our big headaches. I know my mom would never be willing to deal with any of that. I don't think you can move to people using it exclusively until they feel at ease moving between what they do today and something new. I could be wrong.

right, i got that,
but how do i claim my stake, my replies arn't being replied too
ibought from next exchange

I really would love to see mobile apps released on launch day. Are there any mobile devs here who could make this happen?

Dude at this point, you are so frustrated you actually advertise more for nem than any other person ever did... I will let you have fun since i'm quite sure it's just making more people aware of NEM.

Although i'm curious about why you are so angry at this community, I wish you all the luck with your trust issues and paranoia. In the meantime don't hesitate to continue helping the NEM community!

Bisous.

will this thread be closed or what? is that the new main thread? will this one be kept open?

I think green represents the eco-friendly ideals of the new economy we are trying to build and orange represents something new and high-tech.

I think you have the wrong guy, it's made by crackerhead, right?

Great work crackerhead, though I would still change the colors a bit.