I think launch would be sooner if we covered the deal and foundation pledges. We are still on 35M from the 75M total needed.

Have in mind that all those funds will be redistributed among people who work to take Iota further. So if you dont have the technical knowledge to promote or work for iota, this is the best way to help and not have to worry.

Cfb escrowed for some days offering to put buyers on genesis. So some iotas from those trades will be updated on genesis.

I add 250k to foundation, from the 250k to deal i had already pledged. I previously thought the deal had priority, but its important both are closed before launch so we can start with everything ready to depart with nothing to care about but promote IOTA.
Taking care of these issues on the go would be too messy and not optimal.
The feeling of having all our work done is the best, and we have the power to do it by completing these two funds so we dont have to care of money anymore as a community.

So lets do it!!

On initial genesis and two weeks ago, there were 373879 iotas. Dont know if there have been changes from then.

You can find it on:

http://forum.iotatoken.com/t/genesis-distribution/88

I see, sounds fair. Although i never meant only btc, but both of them.

I also suggested accepting bitcoin. I think having both options would optimize the will to colaborate in the community. Some people may have a small stake( to their regret) from which they cant donate much, and would rather do it with btc.
And as David says, "for the real world", btc or $$ is what you will need for common expenses.

http://forum.iotatoken.com/t/iota-foundation-announcement/174/2?u=johngalt


About the GUI, they ve been transparent all along. Just unlucky or bad choice with who the work was put on, but we were all aware while it happened.

Very probably that is the case. They would do more to promote iota proportionally to their stake than most of us are capable of. I dont think David would even consider it if it wasnt the case.

Please, even if you dont really care, use escrow. It costs almost nothing and keeps the environment healthy.

Post iota address so we can send after launch

That can be solved with the seller offering a security deposit he would lose if he turned down the deal. Still profitable for sellers, but less incentive to do it and more protection for buyer.
I offered that when I announced I sold some iotas.

How can it be impossible? You can always find a escrow, there are lots on btctalk and some offering themselves for iota trades.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=855778.0

1000+

Buyer cant know if your account has been bought or hacked by a scammer, so everyone should always trade with caution and take as many security measures as possible. So please everyone, ALWAYS ESCROW

Whatever, this is not about YOU. Its just a general advice for everyone willing to trade.

DO NOT TRADE WITHOUT ESCROW.

If someone decides to do it, its fine, but if something happens don't come later crying asking for justice or their money back.

You can leave a security deposit you would lose if you turned down the deal.
Giving the password doesn't guarantee anything, as you can still take the funds after launch, so its worst.

Better to only trust in completing the trade, than in seller not taking both iota and the btc.