You are disappointed in me.  That is fair.

You highlight wrong words.


One person will not make or break this project.  If my departure causes vision to disappear, then so be it.

Now might be the time to reach out to Raspberry Pi communities.

- PiNX -

For details left unexplained, PiNX can’t lead this project.

In the end, all I have given you is a vision.  It is up to community to make that vision a reality.

Goodbye.

Too much haters on NEM.  Great concept and execution.  Don't let them get under your skin.

PiNX LOVES NEM!!!

Understood...  network size does not necessarily equate value.  What gives a currency true value is the ability to exchange it for goods or services.  

Many cyptocurrencies are valued only through speculation and marketing, if not downright manipulation.  Some will become rich, others poor -- the 'pump-and-dump' we see all too often on these boards.

PiNX does not strive to become such a currency.

I believe PiNX has the potential to have more real-world value than many cryptocurrencies today.  The Raspberry Pi community is larger, more committed, and more supportive than you may think.  Early outreach into these DIY communities will be crucial to the success of this project.

Tipping will be important.  See a fellow hobbyist with an informative blog, or project idea you like?  Throw him a few yummies!  Let him know you appreciate the work!

There are no illusions of grandeur here.  The day I can go to a small website and purchase a digital LED board for my Raspberry Pi using PiNX is the day that I consider this project a success.

Hope to have easy-to-follow instructions for all commands.  Must be able to login to set some things up (so, you will need keyboard and monitory as well).


I'm looking at that.  Want to get many people involved.

Lol, yep!


Brownie points for being double-interested.  Stake stays the same

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Now, a brief status update:

• Interesteds aren't necessary anymore.  Enough interest has been shown.  I am active in development (will edit OP)
  
  • I expect to have an easy-to-use setup and configuration tool ready by end of the week

• Domain name has been established at http://www.pi-nx.org.  Nothing of consequence is in place

• Wiki established https://github.com/PiNX-Community/main/wiki.  Again, nothing of consequence is in place

• GitHub repositories have been initialized at https://github.com/PiNX-Community.  Again, nothing of consequence is in place
  
  • Everything will live in the GitHub repository with permissive licenses.
    
    • pinx-src  - where source code will live
    • PiNX-Community.github.io - website served from here
    • main - Home for Wiki

• Licenses have been selected
  
  • MIT for source code
  • Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International for website and wiki
    
    • Can somebody knowledgeable of licensing reply if this is appropriate?
      

An FYI: The PiNX java client will be one of the last pieces of software to be finished.  Nxt source is scheduled for release in April, and it will be extremely tricky (if not impossible) to create a valid clone before then.  PiNX will exist as a pure fork of Nxt, so we will use the Nxt java client until then.

Marketing angle: A digital currency for Makers, by Makers.

Registration window: May be extended to allow outreach to the Maker community.

Framework is in place for community collaboration.  I'm not seeking help just yet but if you have any ideas, jump right in!

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So, you've got your Raspberry Pi and waiting, wondering, what can you do to help?

    1. Turn it on.  Tinker, play, learn.  http://www.raspberrypi.org/ is the best place to start.

    2. PiNX will be a fork of Nxt.  Therefore installing and running the Nxt client is another good exercise in preparation.

               http://wiki.nxtcrypto.org/wiki/How-To:InstallNRSRaspberryPi

    3. Stay tuned

Very good question, thank you.

According to this: http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/tag/egoman, the EGOMAN version should be compatible.  Would be nice if someone could get their hands on one for testing.

Not yet.  I am going to wait to introduce to RPi forums, but plan to before February 14th genesis registration begins.

You're more than welcome to warm them up ahead of time

It's great to see so much interest in PiNX!

I've been working to get some things in place, and will have more information soon.  Hold tight and watch this thread for updates.

Here to answer some questions:


Yes, more Pis will be good for the network.  One Raspberry Pi per Bitcointalk account will be the method for distribution of original stake.  IP addresses or other 'fingerprints' will not be checked.




LOL, agreed!  2,000,000 is unrealistic.  Point of emphasis is to include as many people in original distribution as possible, nothing more.



Stake is a Raspberry Pi.



Nothing is perfect, and Proof-of-Stake distribution is difficult without some level of trust.  All that will be collected is Raspberry Pi CPU serial number and Bitcointalk user account.  Source code will be available for the registration program before release.  Participation is voluntary, so if anything about the process makes you uncomfortable, you are welcome to skip this project.



Single IP has problems with large NAT networks, and MAC addresses can be faked.  Bitcointalk.org logins are easily spammed.  Use this account as an example.  The PiNX user was created specifically to launch this project.



My skills are centered around embedded Linux development, C programming, and Linux administration.  I am only slightly delusional tackling a project like this
I acknowledge that I will not be able to do everything that is required for this project, and will require community support.



There is a tentative development schedule shared in the original post.  The only hard dates are Feb 14th to March 23rd -- This period will be genesis registration.  Some of the other dates are likely to shift around.  For instance, I expect to have a website in place before February 9th.



Watch this thread for now.

Your points are valid and well taken.  I am open to suggestions.

The easiest answer that I can see is to stick to a 1 Raspberry Pi to 1 Bitcointalk account paradigm.  This opens the door to allow the same person with multiple accounts AND multiple Raspberry Pi's to gain additional initial stake equity.

Part of me says, 'so be it'.  It is the simplest solution, and requires a larger commitment.

What do you guys think? Is there a good way to solve this problem? Is 1 Pi to 1 account fair?


EDIT: One Raspberry Pi to one Bitcointalk account will be the method for acquiring stake in initial distribution

Why not?  When the time is right, I expect to see a lot of newbie's here.  Promotion around the web had not started since there is nothing yet to promote.

I believe your understanding may be flawed.

You earn stake in KLONE by creating a NXT clone.  So, I have secured a stake in KLONE by creating PiNX.

If YOU want a stake in KLONE, go make yourself a next clone following the instructions in original post on Page 1.

Please see reply here:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=424202.msg4648788#msg4648788

The PiNX currency is just as real as any other Nxt clone at this stage.  Still much work to be done, and there is a inherent risk in getting involved so early.

The project is real -- I want to make it happen.  I believe in the equitable distribution model, I believe in power efficient platform, I believe in the enhanced security in running on a dedicated Linux platform, and I believe in sharing my work.

The PiNX project is based upon open source ideals, and is friendly to our parent currency NXT.  All of our work will be shared so that NXT and its clones can copy or reproduce.

Just one per person, please.

See https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=424202.msg4628420#msg4628420

I wish to make it VERY CLEAR:
Attempts to register multiple times will very likely be caught and you will be refused entry into genesis block.  Computer systems, networks, and peripherals contain many 'fingerprints', which will be used for taint detection.

Please respect the goal for equitable distribution.

Note: The PiNX user gets ZERO share.  Why?  This is a sock puppet.  My main account will get the same share as everyone else.


EDIT: One Raspberry Pi to one Bitcointalk account will be the method for acquiring stake in initial distribution

The links you posted only differ in that one includes an SD card, and one does not.  The 512MB Model B hardware is the one you want.

If you're just getting started with the Raspberry Pi, I recommend checking out 'Starter Kit' bundles.  Usually a starter kit will include, at minimum: Raspberry Pi, power adapter, SD card and case.  Some starter kits may include more.

You will also need an ethernet cable, USB keyboard and mouse, monitor, and cable for monitor (HDMA or RCA video)

Some places you can pick up a starter kit:
(these links do not represent endorsement, just examples to get you pointed in the right direction)

http://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Complete-Original-Preloaded/dp/B008XVAVAW/
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/RASPBERRY-PI-RASPBRRY-PCBA-/83-14275
http://www.newark.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-starter-kit/model-b-starter-kit/dp/72W4007
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/raspberry-pi-board-and-starter-kit-r45pi
http://www.makershed.com/Raspberry_Pi_Starter_Kit_p/msrpik.htm
http://www.adafruit.com/products/1014


Hope this helps!

EDIT: Starter kit bundles usually include a Raspberry Pi, too

Mmm, yummies -- I like it!  Name reserved for fractional denominations.  (0.0001 PiNX == 1 Yummie, or something like that )

The amount each individual will get is dependent on the number of stakeholders who sign up during the registration period, which runs from February 14th to March 23rd.

Your stake will equal:
1,000,000,000 / # of initial stakeholders.

Yes, there is a limit to the number of Raspberry Pi you can register -- one.  See https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=424202.msg4628420#msg4628420

Time will tell for exchange with non-Raspberry Pi holders.  Theoretically, the client software will run on any computer which supports Java, however the official distribution will only support Raspberry Pi.

EDIT: One Raspberry Pi to one Bitcointalk account will be the method for acquiring stake in initial distribution