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If by 'soundest' you mean the currency that will have the most value in the future I think that would be the one with the most demand versus supply, and thus increasing purchasing power.
On that basis I think the USD will do very well over the next 5 years. If we're headed into another credit crunch (and I believe we are), and most of the world's debt is denominated in USD, then the supply of USD is about to collapse. Even Ben B. can't print it faster than it collapses.
After all the bad debt is flushed out of the system though, watch out for inflation.
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Am I understanding you right, you want somebody to look after your bounty commitments and make the payouts when the relevant project is completed?
It sounds like we really need a Kickstarter clone around here!!
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This thread is so bizarre, but I keep coming back to it to get the latest update on our Colorado protagonist.
I really don't know what to make of it. Overall, I tend to believe his story that he is homeless, without work and in dire straits. There is no doubt he has made bad choice after bad choice ($600 knives?!, early fatherhood out of wedlock, hanging around with people of dubious character) yet blames society/environment when things go wrong. He responds to many of the posts on here, but seems to ignore some of those that offer good, practical advice.
Here's one thing I would recommend for anyone who is homeless in Colorado in February: get to Arizona or California, someplace where you can sleep outside and not freeze to death. I've heard Santa Monica is very tolerant of homelessness, the view is spectacular, and the temperature is moderate.
Anybody got any hitchhiking advice for the US Southwest?
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I still think its silly to trust a corporation money and the people that do will rightly get what they deserve. Hopefully they will learn something.
That is a pretty optimistic statement. Some would say pathologically optimisitic! I think gusti has identified one of the biggest threats to bitcoin. GoogCoin, or maybe ZyngaCoin, as they already have tens of millions of customers who are doing micro-transactions everyday. |
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this gave me an even better idea. Use the Internet to find out what the office of the REO office of a local bank chain. With the economy as it is, they certainly have a few properties that are empty, for which they are responsible to an association of homeowners, and they are concerned about vandals stealing the copper lines. Call the office and make an appointment, if you can. Show up like you are going to a job interview. Don't give them your whole sob story, just sum it up and then tell them that you are a responsible single adult with a job. Tell them what they can do for them. In exchange for written permission for living in a REO property of their choosing, you will maintain the grounds as well as provide the security that comes naturally with your presence. I.E. you will call the cops on those who you suspect intend harm to the property, but will not actually put yourself in harm's way. State that you expect a written agreement, but not compensation; and you are willing to vacate on short notice should the property need to be shown to a client.
the worst that can come of it is that they say no, and you are out the time and effort, but it could be far more productive than begging at a corner. If your friend can clean up, and not scuttle the deal, bring him with you and offer to each squat on a different home or the same one, at the bank's preferences
If this actually worked, he could end up being some kind of cable news meme and pretty soon people all over the US would be offering their housesitting services to banks. This is a really interesting idea. I noticed there was no response to it. |
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Are these facebook credits really an independent currency or are they pegged to government currencies like paypal is?
Unfortunately 70% of the transactions of 600 million people will always be worth more than 100% of the transactions of zero people. Facebook has the advantage and they know it. That was not my question...  These facebook credits are only a "decent competitor" to bitcoins if they are an independent currency, what I suppose they are not. If they are just another form of payment like paypal, then they are just a problem to paypal, not bitcoins. Sorry caveden, I quoted the wrong post. I meant to quote this one: what % facebook charges for something? 30% ? Good luck with that. I don't think FB Credits are a competitor to bitcoin outside of Facebook, but as a micropayment solution for virtual goods within Facebook obviously they are king. And that is no small territory. Zynga is a $5 billion company largely because of their social games within Facebook. |
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So how do I contact you to engage your services? PM doesn't seem to be working...
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Are these facebook credits really an independent currency or are they pegged to government currencies like paypal is?
Unfortunately 70% of the transactions of 600 million people will always be worth more than 100% of the transactions of zero people. Facebook has the advantage and they know it. bitcoin could be a payment system for joindiaspora.com social network? That is a cool idea... |
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Really nice work!
PM sent.
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Very cool, I like the affiliate program. Should grow quickly with people sharing their affiliate link on social media.
Nicely done.
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This ROCKS. Congratulations to whoever created this, fantastic job.
The potential is huge.
For example, I just created a "Junket" and sent the link down my Facebook newsfeed.
How else could this be extended? Could a WordPress plugin be developed so that every post on a blog automatically creates a Junket with donation potential? How about for vBulletin posts, SMF posts and every other forum/social content software product?
What about a Firefox and/or Chrome extension that could detect a YouTipIt URL in a video description on YouTube and let's you donate right on the spot?
This is gold Jerry, GOLD!
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micropayment + for a virtual good + in a social gaming environment
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Done, thanks for the tip. What a gorgeous site.
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If you're a design pro who can take some *blah* templates and make them stunning let me know. I need 5+ designs that will work with StatusNet. Information on themeing StatusNet can be found here: http://status.net/wiki/Themeshttp://status.net/wiki/HOWTO_Make_a_ThemePM me or post here. Some samples of past work would be a plus (doesn't have to be StatusNet related). Will pay in bitcoin or your favourite fiat paper currency. |
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Anybody here familiar with StatusNet (the software that runs identi.ca)?
I'm looking for a developer to make some modifications to my installation, and to the mobile apps that go with it.
Nothing too crazy, probably very routine stuff for you php guys on here.
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