As far as we can tell that is a SCAM site using our name and icon to garner trust. 

Bean Core has NO affiliation with bit-bean.net. 

Bean Core did NOT give them permission to use our name or icon.

As always, you should carefully research all aspects of any investment vehicles you consider purchasing.

Listen to the recording of the conference here:  http://www.bitbean.org/downloads/BitBeanCommunityConference10222017_novideo.m4a

Beta release coming 25 October.  Thanks to all for being patient while we worked. 

This release contains the long-awaited name-change/re-brand that was announced this summer along with some serious improvements to the code.

Once we are satisfied that everything is stable, we will notify the exchanges of the re-brand and request that they update their sites, and then make the official release.

We apologize for the drama that spilled over from our private forum into this one. 

The Executive Board is investigating the incident that occurred and will respond appropriately.

1.  Generally, but not necessarily.  Some luck is involved, similar to mining for other cryptos.

2.  No; that is an option for allowing you the best option for you to connect.

Go to http://bitbean.org/downloads.html, scroll down to the section for MAC OSX.  Complete instructions are there!

A brief status update on the DNS Seeder issue:  

If you are running a new Wallet/Node on the network recently, you may be experiencing issues with syncing and connecting. If this is the case for you, please follow the instructions in detail on our downloads page (http://www.bitbean.org/downloads.html) on how to setup a BitBean.conf and add nodes. Bitbeaner has tracked down the problem. There is a bug in the Intel driver for the eth0 interfaces on our DNS Seeder servers. A patch/fix is being implemented and the servers should be fully operational again within 24hrs. In addition to this patch/fix, Bean Core will be bringing a 3rd. DNS Seeder server on-line to provide more redundancy/fault tolerance to the Bean network.  

NOTE:  The given information here is only valid for Windows 10, but is good information to know. 

Leave it to Microsoft to complicate something as simple as a port forward!! 

This entire article was written about one guys opinion.  That hardly makes it a legitimate story!  Just like the recent Jamie Dimon statements, one mans opinion does not de-legitimize what is already widely accepted as a valid currency.  Unit value does not imply legitimacy.  Trust in the fundamentals of any object as a medium of exchange or store of value is what gives it legitimacy.

Bitcoin's non-acceptance by a larger audience is largely due to the technical difficulties (for the average non-computer-literate user) inherent in the current implementation, but that does not make it illegitimate.  These problems will be solved with continued brainstorming and development.

You need to read your routers documentation, but, generally, if you log into your routers interface, you should find a section about 'forwarding' (some routers list it under 'gaming' or 'ports').

• Enter 22460 in the section(s) (some routers have 2 places to enter this number for internal (local network) and external (internet) ports) for which port to open.
• Set TCP for the type of port ('BOTH' or 'ALL' will work as well but not necessary).
• Save and close...

 
That's it!

You are correct the .conf file is no longer needed, because of the DNS seeder nodes.  However, a few 'addnode=' statements in a .conf file may speed up locating initial connections.  I am still studying this, so I am not saying conclusively that it helps, but it seems to in some situations.

Posted today on Reuter's wire:

http://www.kitco.com/news/2017-09-17/Too-Soon-to-Determine-Risks-of-Central-Bank-Issued-Cryptocurrencies-BIS.html

They are thinking about it!  Bitcoin has made an inroad, but will it make bankers honest? Or is it just a ploy to regain control of the money supply?

Looks like the original article has been taken down.  Our mainstream media doing it's best...

So anyway somebody posted a full copy.  Thanks for the non-mainstream media!

http://solomonstemple.com/2010/09/uk-proposes-all-paychecks-go-to-the-state-first/

Put all the men on one continent and all the women on another continent.  Suddenly everyone will have a job building ships and airplanes! 

More info from Equifax's FAQ about the incident:

What happened?
We identified a cybersecurity incident potentially impacting approximately 143 million U.S. consumers. Criminals exploited a U.S. website application vulnerability to gain access to certain files. We discovered the unauthorized access and acted immediately to stop the intrusion. We promptly engaged a leading, independent cybersecurity firm that has been conducting a comprehensive forensic review to determine the scope of the intrusion, including the specific data impacted. We also reported the criminal access to law enforcement and continue to work with authorities.

When did the company learn of this incident?
We learned of the incident on July 29, 2017, and acted immediately to stop the intrusion and conduct a forensic review.

Over what period of time did the unauthorized access occur?
Based on our investigation, the unauthorized access occurred from mid-May through July 2017.

Who and how many people are affected?
This incident potentially impacts approximately 143 million U.S. consumers. We have established a dedicated website, www.equifaxsecurity2017.com, to help U.S. consumers determine if their information has been potentially impacted. As part of our investigation of this application vulnerability, we also identified unauthorized access to limited personal information for certain UK and Canadian residents. We will work with UK and Canadian regulators to determine appropriate next steps.

What information may have been impacted?
The information accessed primarily includes names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. Criminals also accessed credit card numbers for approximately 209,000 U.S. consumers, and certain dispute documents with personal identifying information for approximately 182,000 U.S. consumers. As part of our investigation of this application vulnerability, we also identified unauthorized access to limited personal information for certain UK and Canadian residents. We have found no evidence that personal information of consumers in any other country has been impacted.

Are Equifax’s core consumer or commercial credit reporting databases impacted?
We have found no evidence of unauthorized activity on Equifax’s core consumer or commercial credit reporting databases.

Is the issue contained?
Yes, this issue has been contained.

What was the vulnerability?
Equifax has been intensely investigating the scope of the intrusion with the assistance of a leading, independent cybersecurity firm to determine what information was accessed and who has been impacted. We know that criminals exploited a U.S. website application vulnerability. The vulnerability was Apache Struts CVE-2017-5638. We continue to work with law enforcement as part of our criminal investigation, and have shared indicators of compromise with law enforcement.

What are you doing to prevent this from happening again?
We have engaged a leading, independent cybersecurity firm to conduct an assessment and provide recommendations on steps that can be taken to help prevent this type of incident from happening again.

What steps should I immediately take?
To determine if your personal information may have been impacted and for steps to protect your information, please visit www.equifaxsecurity2017.com. We recommend that consumers be vigilant in reviewing their account statements and credit reports, and that they immediately report any unauthorized activity to their financial institutions. We also recommend that they monitor their personal information and visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website, www.ftc.gov/idtheft, to obtain information about steps they can take to better protect against identity theft as well as information about fraud alerts and security freezes.

Why am I learning about this incident through the media? Why didn’t Equifax notify me directly?
Equifax issued a national press release in order to notify U.S. consumers of this incident and has established a website, www.equifaxsecurity2017.com, where U.S. consumers can receive further information.

Why was there a delay between when the incident was discovered and the public was notified?
As soon as Equifax discovered the unauthorized access, Equifax acted immediately to stop the intrusion. The company promptly engaged a leading, independent cybersecurity firm which has been conducting a comprehensive forensic review to determine the scope of the intrusion, including the specific data impacted. Because this incident involves a substantial amount of personal identifying information, the investigation has been complex and time-consuming. As soon as we had enough information to begin notification, we took appropriate steps to do so.

You  need to be aware that the US Federal Trade Commission has issued an alert on 14September2017 warning of phishing scams related to the recent Equifax breach.  Please be aware of phone calls or emails purporting to be from Equifax.  Equifax representatives will NOT contact individuals and ask them to verify their information.  Additionally, the FTC has issued recommendations for steps you can take to protect yourself from potential identity theft resulting from this breach – please keep reading to learn more.
 
So what Happened?
 
Here are the facts, according to Equifax. The breach lasted from mid-May through July. The hackers accessed people’s names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. They also stole credit card numbers for about 209,000 people and dispute documents with personal identifying information for about 182,000 people. And they grabbed personal information of people in the UK and Canada too.
 
Steps you can take to protect your identity:
 

    Find out if your information was exposed (or assume it was if you’ve ever used credit).  Go to Equifax's official website, www.equifax.com, and proceed from there; do not trust other sources.
    Even if your information was not exposed in this breach, you can still sign up for a year of free credit monitoring through Equifax.
    Check your credit reports from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – for free.
    Consider placing a credit freeze on your files.
    Monitor your existing credit card and bank accounts closely for charges you don’t recognize.
    If you decide against a credit freeze, consider placing a fraud alert on your files.
    File your taxes early, as soon as you have the information, before a scammer can.

 
Remember to be suspicious of phone calls and emails asking for your personal information.

There are positive and negative points to be made on both sides of this discussion.  There are many reasons or constraints that will affect each family's decision in this regard. 

I do not believe that six years is long enough for a child to be 'protected' from open society without the constant supervision of his/her parents to interpret/explain the things they see and hear.  My estimate is about twice that, 12 years. 

Home schooling may be the answer for some families. Small private schools formed with others of the same beliefs as you, may be the answer for others.  There will be yet other families that cannot afford either of these options, which means they must take an active and interested role in their children's education by interacting with them (the children) every day about what has gone on that day and what they have learned, not only in the class-room, but on the playground as well.

There will always be leaders and followers.  I remember in high school having a discussion in World History or Social Science class very similar to this one.

The fact is the anarchy described by many here will naturally produce a leader (or leaders).  People would band together for protection against the violence of others.  The one person with the best organizational skills and strength of will to hold the group together and protect them will be the leader of that group.  So you end up with ever growing groups of people that clash (war) or merge into larger groups until you end up with nations.  

Eventually, there will be a steady state in which mergers slow or stop due to philosophical differences between the groups that are too great to overcome.

This is the current state of the world today.  This is where we have come from.  

If there is ever a single governing entity for the entire planet, it will rule with great strength through either the fear of the entire world of its power or the love of the entire world of its magnanimity.  Anything short of that kind of power will lead back to anarchy, and the whole cycle will start over again.

Good answer!! I believe you are right on both counts...



BTW, love your signature line!

I don't think he answers questions.  He just keeps posting his evidence...

Voltaire once said, “In the beginning God created man in his own image; then man returned the favor.”

Unfortunately, that statement is true of all religions, not just Christianity. 

The problem is that TRUTH has been twisted to fit the agendas of those spouting certain "truths."  So where does that leave us?