Being that many of the companies are in the United States and you get a Yifu appearance of Avalon.  I would say this one will be fun.

Again, make them produce a working prototype with proof it is real.  That will answer all your questions.  Don't get caught with numbers and specs at this point.   Proof is the first order of business.

One of the key issues that has come out of the last few days is the issue of trust. We are fully aware that trust must be earned and this is why we are providing you with as much information as we can. Allowing you to make an informed decision about any future purchases.

Anyone who is thinking about purchasing, DO NOT BUY until we see a working prototype that can be independently verified.   Period.   You can give all the information in the world but all you should care about do they or do they not have a working and real product.  Nothing else period.  You have to hold all ASIC companies to this standard.

An ASIC cartel could not "fix" prices.  But the idea of miners working something out so they can all be a little profitable other than only a few, is not the worst idea.  Many people complain about the centralization of Bitcoin mining, they is one way people could try and find a solution.   Not sure how you could get enforcement, at the pool level maybe.

Nope, this is a different thread, being that it is in a different sub-category.

I agree, we will see how much improvement we get.  I have heard a Russian ASIC is actually about to come online as well.   Bitfury?   

Made my first purchase today.  Customer service on the initial call was excellent and the process was smooth.  I will report back once it arrives about tracking communication and quality of the shipment.  So far so good.  Thank you.

-D

Yep.  Same here.   

Thank you.  CoinDiver has been a pleasure to work with so far and I will review once they arrive and he will be added to the transaction list.

Mining Community,

Bitcoin ASIC Hosting has signed a deal to utilize Dell's Data-center in

Washington State to offer the highest quality colocation available to the

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-Onsite monitoring and tech support
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-Setup, rack shelving, cables
-Does not cover power supply if your unit does not come with one*
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One-Time Setup Fee: $42.00 per U of rack space.

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FAQ

View our full FAQ at: www.bitcoinasichosting.com/support/FAQ/

Do you sell any hardware?
We are not selling any hardware at this time.  We only provide server co-location for hardware that has already been purchased by our customers.  Our clients save time and money by directly sending their units for us for documenting, configuring and hosting.

What mining services are provided?
We provide an all-inclusive hardware co-location service specific for cryptographic mining.  Your miner will mine on a preferential server on a major pool.  We have extensive measures to receive instant notification whenever a unit is not hashing.  Our team is able to respond to these issues immediately and provide you with the highest up-time possible.

How long are hosting terms?
We provide our clients with 3, 6, and 12 month contracts.

Where is Bitcoin ASIC Hosting located?
We operate and manage facilities throughout Washington.

How can I pay?
We are currently accepting BTC (2% fee) and USD via check, wire transfer
(international only) and direct deposit into our Bank of America account.

If I prepay but my units have not arrived what happens?
Your hosting term does not begin until your units begin hashing.

When are you ready for hosting?
We are fully operational and have capacity now!

What insurance do you carry?
We offer insurance against theft and acts of God.  We do not offer insurance against lost profits.

Is there a setup fee?
Yes, there is a one time $42.00 fee per U of rackspace (1.75 inches).  This fee covers mounting, network setup, transportation, configuration and cabling.  This fee is non-recurring.

Do you support non-rack mountable gear?
We have experience deploying non-traditional mining operations.

Updated shareholder list (Descending Order):

wisard-  1123
scrybe-  966
Razcnah-   730
tulkos-  483
fourd00rgtz-   300
MikeMark-   300
usagi-  294
nameFace-   252
Klaus_FFM-   230
Carnth-  194
Evolvex-   111
iCEBREAKER-  110
strello-   97
johnny5-  82
tolan77-  75

PMed.   I will take them all.    Thank you kindly.

I hope people are not bringing tons of Bitcoins with them.  That seems risky.   Good old cash for me

I'll be at the Hilton.

Its fixed, I put this up last night before bed.  Please refrain from the snide comments.

Much truth in that statement. Scaling up efficiently is always a difficult task.  Small bad decisions early can cost you big down the road.

Bitcoin Community,


Lets start a roll call for everyone who will be in San Jose for the Bitcoin "Future of Payments" conference May 17th-19th, 2013 in San Jose, CA.  Please post if you are going and what hotel (Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott or Other) you will be staying in.


I am booked and will be coming in on Friday.  The bars will be raided and I would love to meetup, drinks, meals and fun during the conference.


/ROLL CALL

Are you referring to the SINGLE instance of damage during shipping?  Scared easy?

Looking to purchase 1 ounce rounds / bars of silver and 1/10 oz. gold rounds & bars.  Interested in Junk Silver (90%), or known as pre-1965 U.S. dimes, quarters and half-dollars.   Paying with Bitcoins.    PM me with what you have available to sell.


Cheers,
Dalkore

Check it out:

https://blockchain.info/address/1FGAftzSTztFSB8LMwsrdCKTyqGY6zr3sU

China-based Forum Discussion:

http://bbs.btcman.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=2207

Difficulty will be increasing like you don't know.  Hope you understand how this mining will play out.  


Thoughts?
-Dalkore