https://drk.mn/masternodes.html

is back up and running !
 

Promising Altcoins !! ...->>

http://blog.cex.io/promising-altcoins/



Promising Altcoins

By Alex Kerya, September 1, 2014
Promising Altcoins

New cryptocurrencies appear every day. At the moment, there are over 200 of them and the number increases almost exponentially.  With this many coins, it is hard to find those that have any potential. Simply, numbers are overwhelming and do not allow for a clear view on the entire ecosystem. With this in mind, we decided to pinpoint several altcoins that show promise, at least, in our opinion. Furthermore, our hope is to provide users with tools that will help them wade trough the altcoin forest.

Tools

Several websites offer altcoin comparison charts. One of the most popular ones is Coinmarketcap.com. Although it gives valuable info about relative value of different cryptocurrencies, it does not provide a clear picture of all the altcoins available. Market cap represents the value per altcoin multiplied with the amount of coins on the market. The figure produced gives an idea of how valuable each coin is. Unfortunately, the website does not account for the popularity of altcoins or their usage. Furthermore, when looking at the values presented, one should look for amount of money traded, and the shape of the graph. For example if the graph is comprised from almost unbroken geometrical lines, this indicates small volume traded, and suggests that any price jump is most likely short term in nature.  Additionally, inspecting Bitcointalk thread gives a better overview of the market and enables users to understand how popular each currency is. Furthermore, analyzing relevant subreddit can be useful. There are many factors determining the price of altcoins, but the rule of thumb is that the more popular the coin is, the price will be higher.

Altcoins

Blackcoin

One of the first POS coins on the market. Instead on relying on standard Proof of Work in order to authenticate transaction blocks, Blackcoin uses Proof of Stake. Subsequently, users do not depend on miners providing network security, but can provide it themselves by keeping the wallet open.  Additionally, BlackHalo is a feature of Blackcoin, providing unbreakable contracts between parties. It is an innovative concept that might revolutionize the way we trade.

BitShares

According to BitShares, cryptocurrencies can be viewed as shares in businesses with an eye toward maximizing profits by producing the most value possible at the least possible cost.   These businesses have come to be known as Decentralized Autonomous Companies (DACs). BitShares is a step further toward creating decentralized companies with greater accountability thanks to the blockchain.

Darkcoin

Proponents of Bitcoin often focused on its anonymity. After the closure of Silk Road, it became clear that Bitcoin is not as anonymous as it was perceived. Darkcoin tries to restore anonymity and provide a reliable service to the users. By implementing DarkSend, innovation in the protocol that mixes coins and enables anonymity, Darkcoin became one of the rare truly anonymous solutions available.

Namecoin

Namecoin developers were interested in building a general data-value store. Namecoin leverages Bitcoin’s monetary-value store but focuses more on additional information which can be stored, such as a domain name system or an identification/authorization database. It is yet another potential use of Bitcoin protocol that might have wide application in the future.

Ripple

In Ripple, users make payments between themselves by using cryptographically signed transactions denominated in either Ripple’s internal currency named XRP or in arbitrary other assets (including real-world assets such as dollars, gold, air miles etc.). Therefore users and merchants can make transactions quickly and without effort. The Ripple system connects many major players in the finance world and creates a viable ecosystem.

Conclusion

There are many other currencies out there. When we look in the past and see the situation on the market for PC’s in the 1980s, it reminds of the current cryptocurrency market. Many competitors tried to sell their own PC brand, but in the end Apple and Microsoft won the market. Maybe in the next several years we see something similar happening in the crypto world. Until then, we should keep our eyes open, so that we don’t miss new Microsoft.

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Open Bazaar just released it's Beta 1.0 Version ....>
Getting interesting ! 

https://blog.openbazaar.org/openbazaar-beta-1-0-tutorial/

There is nothing like Masternode payments !!
You have your coffee in the morning, check your MN's
and there it is  ... X MAS every time !
Love it
 

this is a really good thought !!
a Darknet, DarkTor,.... whatever network, but true
we can totally control any access regarding age groups and clientele
This is a 'positive' angle on a dark world i have NOT thought about
 

This should be it
http://www.reddit.com/r/DRKCoin/comments/2escng/free_drk_giveaway/

MN's numbers are up up up
we are nearly at the RC 3 count !
Check the stats !
 

RC4
Total Masternodes: 862 = 811 actives + 51 inactives            28.8
Total Masternodes: 850 = 808 actives + 42 inactives      29.8
Total Masternodes: 831 = 791 actives + 40 inactives      27.8
Total Masternodes: 801 = 774 actives + 27 inactives      25.8
Total Masternodes: 745 = 727 actives + 18 inactives      23.8
Total Masternodes: 715 = 698 actives + 17 inactives      23.8
Total Masternodes: 806 = 688 actives + 118 inactives
Total Masternodes: 805 = 685 actives + 120 inactives      22.8
Total Masternodes: 780 = 661 actives + 119 inactives
Total Masternodes: 771 = 635 actives + 136 inactives      21.8
Total Masternodes: 766 = 631 actives + 135 inactives      21.8
Total Masternodes: 739 = 627 actives + 112 inactives      20.8
Total Masternodes: 729 = 622 actives + 107 inactives      20.8
Total Masternodes: 726 = 614 actives + 112 inactives      20.8
Total Masternodes: 713 = 599 actives + 114 inactives      19.8
Total Masternodes: 706 = 586 actives + 120 inactives      18.8
Total Masternodes: 704 = 589 actives + 115 inactives      16.8
Total Masternodes: 701 = 581 actives + 120 inactives      15.8
Total Masternodes: 667 = 596 actives + 71 inactives      14.8
Total Masternodes: 667 = 571 actives + 96 inactives
Total Masternodes: 670 = 575 actives + 95 inactives      13.8

RC 3
Total Masternodes: 874 = 873 actives + 1 inactives      06.8
Total Masternodes: 865 = 864 actives + 1 inactives
Total Masternodes: 864 = 862 actives + 2 inactives      05.8
Total Masternodes: 892 = 857 actives + 35 inactives
Total Masternodes: 891 = 854 actives + 37 inactives      04.8
Total Masternodes: 887 = 852 actives + 35 inactives
Total Masternodes: 884 = 853 actives + 31 inactives      03.8
Total Masternodes: 878 = 847 actives + 31 inactives
Total Masternodes: 877 = 845 actives + 32 inactives      02.8
Total Masternodes: 869 = 842 actives + 27 inactives
Total Masternodes: 868 = 837 actives + 31 inactives
Total Masternodes: 867 = 840 actives + 27 inactives
Total Masternodes: 866 = 840 actives + 26 inactives      01.8
Total Masternodes: 856 = 833 actives + 23 inactives      31.7
Total Masternodes: 855 = 833 actives + 22 inactives      31.7
Total Masternodes: 851 = 830 actives + 21 inactives      30.7
Total Masternodes: 850 = 832 actives + 18 inactives
Total Masternodes: 844 = 831 actives + 13 inactives      29.7

You guys eh !
WTF

Is that really what is going on here every night ?
(my time, as i am sleeping normally now)
Trollfighting , and chatting about other shiaaaaaaaat than DRK
come on eh !
Pull yourself together
PLEASEEEEE
        

I like that tax idea, never heard it before
but this sounds like a pretty cool plan !
Lets see if it comes through ... xmas present ??
 

Arrrr totally fell for it !!
 

+1
i agree, we have much bigger things to worry about
MN's are getting paid, sure i wish i was earning more,
but for the 'Greater Good' can /we should be able to live with it.
 

Great interview
BUT
where does he said this I watched the whole thing (super interesting) but i did not hear anything regarding BTC or DRK !
can you give a minute count please to look for the right quotes ?
TX

http://cointelegraph.com/news/112378/dark-wallet-vs-bitcoin-fog-battle-of-anonymous-bitcoin-services

Anonymity in the NEWS ....>
 

Oh look another one
yes shojayxt ... what did you say ?!
I can not hear you

Ahhh you are on Ignore, thats why
Fuxx Off
 

Are trolls getting 'professional' now ?
using their own 'publication' ... come on man ....>

Bag full of carp

PS:
i put up a MN question here !
https://darkcointalk.org/threads/dummy-mn.2154/
Would be great is somebody from the professional section could help me out !
TX
(Ghostplayer is on holiday, so i have to bother you boys and girls)
tx
 

Here some news for the Happy People ONLY !! ....>>

Darkcoin: Improving on all Stages

http://bitcoinist.net/darkcoin-improving-on-all-stages/

Darkcoin: Improving on all Stages
Armaan ChandnaniAugust 27, 2014Altcoins, Markets And Prices, News
For those unfamiliar with Darkcoin, you better start researching on it as it had begun a new era of anonymous coins in cryptocurrency which is arguably the reason for which we see many anonymous coins these days.

Coin Specifications

22 Million total coins
X11 Algorithm
2.5 Minute Block Generation
Decentralized Masternode Network
Anonymous sending with DarkSend+
Difficulty Retarget through Dark Gravity Wave
Darkcoin was launched at the beginning of the year, and the constant updates it has been receiving may be a shock to many who do not believe in altcoins. Being one of the few coins that has shown long-term promise, Darkcoin is definitely a great contender for the future. An interesting feature that was introduced into the altcoin market by Evan Duffield, developer of Darkcoin, is that of masternodes. The use of these is as a foundation for DarkSend so that all transactions running through DarkSend have to be routed through these masternodes which can be hosted by Darkcoin holders with at least 1000 DRK.

One of the most important features introduced by Darkcoin which has become a standard in many altcoins released in today’s market is their X11 hashing algorithm. Arguably one of the most overused algorithms after its release, innovation is what counts, and this hashing algorithm was brought by Darkcoin, and for that, credit must be given. In an interview with Evan Duffield, when asked regarding the creation of the X11 Algorithm, the answer was:

“X11 is simply all of the SHA3 candidates algorithms chained together. One of the side effects of having so many algorithms chained together is it makes it incredibly hard to run efficiently. This inefficiency results in much cooler running temperatures and lower power consumption even with the higher hash rates compared to scrypt”.

All of this being mentioned, a new version of the Darkcoin wallet was released a couple days ago. The RC4 version of Darkcointhe wallet brings many updates to the wallet itself, and many upgrades to the DarkSend platform as well. Updates to the main wallet screen and transaction are highlighted in this release other than many bug fixes that have been slowly taking place.

While many people have happily embraced this new version of the Darkcoin wallet, many have complained regarding bugs in the Darksend platform which seemed as a surprise to many, and this was addressed by Evan Duffield:

“From the looks of the thread all issues users are experiencing are not bugs at this point, just a misunderstanding of how Darksend works. All major bugs have been resolved and I’m going to move on to RC5 and other unique features of Darkcoin that we’ve had in the works for awhile”.

As it seems, most bugs have already been fixed and speculation regarding bugs in the DarkSend platform have just been misunderstandings regarding the way it actually works. However, there has been much talk on Darkcoin lately, and there have been concerns connected to the way the masternode network is handled. These questions have been answered but they must be clearly answered by the developers in order to eliminate any speculation. Darkcoin has certainly brought many things into the cryptocurrency world while keeping itself intact with constant updates. Yet, as with all coins, there will always be speculation regarding the coin, and whether its true or not, its something to ponder.

 

Oh look terzo is back too !
We must be doing something right !
haaaaaa
 

+1
thank you for these wise words !
 

I agree,
anybody who knows anything about all this
will be looking for open source. Which is fine and fair enough.
K Atlas (as known as he is) is doing it NOW,
so we are on the perfect right track there !
Nothing to hide !