The first laptop computer we designed and manufactured was an Intel 286 with a built power supply, considered cutting edge at that time. All it needed was an external standard power cord. Oh, that was a 16 pound machine with a 4 pounds lead acid battery, in 1989. Kevin, we could a sold you an 8 lb 386SX in 1990 with built-in modem.

We were always ahead of technologies of our time; hardware, software, and material science. Dauphin DTR 2 1/2 lbs 386SX and 486SX windows tablets with removable 80 megabyte hard drive was clearly state of the art of the time.

Technology always evolves. So will digital currency like DNotes. That is the future of money. Don't sell yourself short. The big banks that practically despised the technology a year ago are now committing large sum of money to come up with their version of centralized currency.  

The financial world will be forced to offer programs and classes on digital currency.  Just as schools were forced to offer computer classes.  Unfortunately the first computers hit my high school the year after I graduated. The computers came in at the end of my Senior year and were sitting in the business classes I was taking for the next school year. All we could do was look at them. Yes folks, I learned on a typewriter, thankfully it was electric and not manual.

Kris, Bitcoin, DNotes or digital currency in general, and the Blockchain technology collectively will be causing a paradigm shift of seismic proportion that will be difficult to ignore.

Free market forces always weed out those who are too slow to response and adapt. The Internet technology revolution should an eye-opener for those who are not so sure what a disruptive technology could do. I trust that Paypal is well aware of that. Like many major banks, they will not just stay on the sideline and watch. They will participate in ways that serve their interest best.

Hang in there, Mark. At phase three of our strategic master plan, we intend to launch a company that does not have any traditional book keeping, as we know it today. If you want to be a one of our suppliers you must accept payment in DNotes or a limited number of digital currencies on our list. The same thing is true if you want to buy any of our products on line. This company will not accept credit or debit card. No cash or check either. No direct payment with any fiat currency. But we will accept DNotes multi-currency card issued by our own bank or partner banks as the payment will be in DNotes. Even all the shares of the company, be it private, or publicly traded, will take full advantage of the Blockchain technology, that will be recorded in the public ledger verifiable by anyone anytime. All transactions are decentralized taking full advantage of the Blockchain technology.

So are we there yet? Unfortunately, no, we still have a long way to go. We are at the tail end of phase one. We will be starting phase two at the beginning of 2016. A good amount of our vision will be revealed in our next press release.

This article is very interesting to me. I only recently learned the block chain can be utilized for purposes other than digital currency transactions, and this report explains to me further how useful it could really be. I like your writing style, ken - it's easy for me to understand

DCEBrief has officially launched!

A Warm Welcome to Kris:

On behalf of CryptoMoms’ and DNotes’ communities I want to extend a very warm welcome to Kris for join the DNotes Team. Although, Kris has heard a lot about DNotes she is new to our industry and I trust that you all will be most helpful in helping her with any questions she may have.

With Kris’s help this will be the beginning of a new chapter for CryptoMoms and our family of CRISP. Kris is very passionate about women’s empowerment, economic equalities and the financial future of children. We will be reaching out to many organizations and individuals to help take CryptoMoms to the next level.

Our latest article on DCEBrief


http://www.dcebrief.com/finding-the-goldilocks-zone-striking-the-balance-between-regulation-and-innovation-in-the-digital-currency-space/

If anyone needs the username and password:
username: dce
password: brief

I am only a volunteer and friend of the owners. PayServices is going to be a game changer. DNotes will be the CryptoCurrency credited for helping raise awareness to the PayServices MultiExchange Operating System. I see them both making history here together and we are very close to seeing this take place. I will try to get Lionel Danenberg CEO/Owner of PayServices Inc over here to say hello as soon as I can. A friendly Crypto Welcome will be enjoyable for him after all the FUD Horror stories I have told him that goes on in other Crypto Communities. DNotes being the community that all coin communities can hopefully model themselves to be like. Keep up the great work!!!

~NorCal

Found this on bitcoinwarrior!



Source: http://bitcoinwarrior.net/2015/08/free-bitcoin-education-google-play-app-launched-by-dnotes/

New Update:

All my transactions have been successfully completed. Please share your experience and let us know if you still have remaining issues relating to DNotes at Allcoin exchange.

This should not be a surprise. Notice was given 5 or 6 weeks ago. Can anyone confirm if Cryptsy has Bitlicense? I am working on the assumption that they do, based on their registration and account verification process. If someone could find out and get a confirmation, it will be helpful.

DNotes is now at position # 4 on Cryptsy Vote List. #2 spot is within striking distance. That is where we need to be and we need your support very much. Your maximum participation is needed more than a large number of votes. Community support conveys a strong and compelling message. Unfortunately, that has been lacking. We will secure the 2nd position soon but may not get listed without your participation and support. If you can afford to contribute .01 BTC ($3) send it to:

14AGjtup6T6k4kB1bmbMUVmePNUXEYuqmQ  for 50 votes. If you already have an account at Cryptsy sending a letter of endorsement to "Support" recommending DNotes to be listed on Cryptsy will go a long way.

I seldom go this far to plead for your support, but this is extremely important. What I am seeing in our industry and the financial crises brewing around the world is extremely troubling. We need DCEBrief as a platform to communicate on issues that matter. A platform that can engage like minded people to help frame those issues constructively, objectively and positively in a clear and compelling format as an Executive Summary with supporting facts in a full length article. We need to aggressive reach out to political leaders, regulators, media executives, educators, business executives and others.

DNotes and the many projects we have been working on are needed more than ever as financial crises continue to spread rapidly worldwide. We are not in the position to change the world but DNotes is a viable alternative to help alleviate various global challenges once we reached a certain scale and stature. In the mean time, making DNotes available to an exchange like Cryptsy is valuable, especially in light of the lost of Allcoin exchange.

That's awesome!!  Thank you 'Uncle Kevin'!   

Wow...  and I thought I had a lot of flowers.  That is absolutely beautiful!!

This is one of the better articles I read over the last few days. It explains why DNotes has been doing things rather differently. I am in agreement with the author. Good article. Enjoy.

CoinTelegraph  2015-07-02 08:10 PM
Author
Allen Scott
 http://cointelegraph.com/news/114731/5-donts-for-bitcoin-startups


CoinTelegraph tapped into the experience of several startup founders to get an idea of things aspiring entrepreneurs should avoid when starting their own business in the cryptocurrency industry, which for many is still uncharted territory.

Before big banks began taking a serious look at Bitcoin, some visionaries realized the potential of this new technology early in the game. Many have since started their own companies, such as CoinBase or BitPay, while others’ ventures fizzled out or fell victim to “wild west” conditions of this volatile space.
So what are the most common mistakes that Bitcoin entrepreneurs make? In a follow-up to the 5 must do’s for any Bitcoin business, below are five things crypto startups should avoid to boost their chances of success in the new industry.

1. Don’t Push Your Product If It Isn’t Ready

This may seem like common sense, but far too many startups have made the mistake of promoting a product that’s not ready for market, or worse — one that’s not even operational.

Does your product work? If so, it will not only demonstrate to customers and potential investors that you are for real, but will also facilitate trust, and provide you with feedback that can be used for further improvement.

Simon Dixon, the CEO of BnkToTheFuture, an online investment platform that recentlypassed the $10 million invested mark for blockchain startups, explained to CoinTelegraph:

"We love to invest in Blockchain businesses where we can play with the technology already. We like to see how customers are using it and what they are saying about it.”

Without a tangible product, your idea might still attract believers and even lead to asuccessful crowdfunding campaign. However, not every company is Ethereum, which has been criticized as “vaporware” by some. And while it’s true that software needs time to be developed, tested and honed, a ready-made solution will undoubtedly be much more attractive for users and investors alike.

“I think currently the climate is very untrusting and so I would advise not to say much before you have something real and tangible in hand,” adds Dor Konforty, CEO of Synereo, a fully decentralized social platform. “It's less about ‘ready for market’ than it is ‘working technology.’"

2. Don’t Pitch Ideas to Investors

The invention of Bitcoin opened the door to a whole array of new possibilities around blockchain technology. Hundreds, if not thousands, of novel ideas have sprung up in the minds of ambitious entrepreneurs, from new payment methods to literally going to the moon and beyond by using the blockchain for space exploration.

Dixon says:
“Blockchain ideas are normally funded by the founders. Launched products with customers and a team behind them are funded by investors.”

In other words, ideas are a dime a dozen. Thus, investors are attracted not to just promising ideas, but preferably a launched product that has already established a customer base, along with a team to support further development.

This is because investors are averse to risk. A brand with a ready-made product, an experienced team behind it, along with a clear vision already has a greater chance to succeed than an idea that hasn’t yet materialized, no matter how good it may sound or how glossy that PowerPoint presentation may be.
“Clearly articulate the real-world problem your startup is solving and quantify the value,” adds Ribbit.me CEO, Gregory Simon.

Does your product address a real-life problem? How big is the profit potential of the solution? These are all crucial things to address before making that pitch to potential investors.

3. Don’t Use ‘the Blockchain’ (If You Don’t Have To)

“Is using the blockchain for the problem you're trying to solve really the way to go?” asks Konforty. He continues:

“Too many crypto projects see the blockchain as the ultimate solution to all problems, not bothering to explore the issue they're trying to solve deeply to see whether what the blockchain provides is relevant at all.”

Indeed, many firms, particularly in traditional finance, have jumped aboard the bandwagon using the “blockchain” as a buzzword, while divorcing it from Bitcoin, to create an image of a tech-savvy and forward thinking company.

“It becomes a sort of ‘me too!’ situation where people want to have a blockchain-related product, rather than to overcome a pain using novel means,” adds Konforty.

So ask yourself, is your product reliant on a blockchain to function? Can you use it for transactions, record keeping, as a data layer or for some other application? If not, then it might be best to go the old-fashioned route in order to avoid disappointing your customers and investors.
  
4. Don’t Be Anonymous

Anonymity is great if you are a user who values privacy. However, executives whose company’s success depends on reputation must not only be visible, but they must bereal people who interact with their customers and business partners.
 
One telltale sign of a scam, still all too prevalent in the cryptocurrency industry, is a company without an ‘Our Team’ page, with no photos of its members on its website. Even though some fraudsters are brazen enough to flaunt their online gravitas, most criminals would prefer to keep their identities secret and run off with the cash before the dust settles.

“Transparency is vital for the future success of a company and an important part of this is trust,” said Ronny Boesing, CEO of CCEDK. “It’s the human factor that is vital for success, which is impossible with anonymity.”

Having a transparent team that customers know is real people will instill greater confidence in your product and company as a whole.

5. Don’t Keep All Your Eggs in One Basket

If you are finally seeing an influx of funds — from crowdfunding, investors, sales, etc. — your next move will be to ensure that these funds are secure. Incidents such as the Mt. Gox heist have taught us that digital currency stored in a single place is not only a welcoming sign for hackers, but also for the authorities to confiscate your funds, if they deem your actions illegal.

“It’s getting better than it was a few years ago, but unfortunately, if your startup is remotely related to Bitcoin or blockchain technology, be prepared to have bank accounts shut down with little to no notice,” explains Gregory Simon. “It’s not that banks hate Bitcoin — it’s just the regulatory uncertainty and the bitcoin counterparty risk uncertainty leading these decisions.” He concludes:

“It’s a good idea to have multiple bank accounts set up just in case.”

Multiple wallets, cold storage, multisig, escrow accounts, and other security measureswould all help to ensure that your money is stored safely. Because what could be worse than successfully raising funds, only to lose them all because of something that could have been prevented?

Are you an entrepreneur, or are you thinking about starting a company in the crypto space? Please share your own experiences, suggestions and comments in the section below, which may be used for similar articles in the future.

Note: This is the first part of a multiple part series on ‘Do’s and Don’ts for Bitcoin Businesses.’ Be sure to look out for part two with more tips coming soon.  

Starting on the new site logo. This is the first step in my process, narrowing down a font, and I would like everyone's opinion on which ones you feel are best suited for the site.

The logo for the new site should be simple, professional, with finance and/or technology elements.

It would have been better if we were given more time. I did have the opportunity to meet with a lot of people in smaller groups and stayed way beyond closing time. I have been kept very busy since the presentation. Our proposed new site DCEBrief.com is partly the result of this event. I came to the realization that many high level executives, including regulators and political leaders lack the time to learn about real issues confronting our industry. There is a serious "knowledge vacuum", causing significant confusion and loss of opportunities.

TeeGee is in the process of producing a number of Youtube videos. Let us know if you have any other suggestions. 

I'm looking very forward to hearing how the event went!

It is excellent news that Canada has decided to use a hands off approach with Digital Currency. I also saw that they cheekily hired a company to put their decision announcement through the blockchain - "nearly hands off".

So... you first heard about Bitcoin in November 2013, and launched DNotes in February 2014. Of course you went into it with plenty of computer and entrepreneurial experience, but even so, that was some serious cramming.