When software doesn't even allow creating blocks under their use, the only thing we can only rely in is node numbers...

That's just the way it is... Your file is huge. Time for a new one (or a bigger machine... although the software might not be able to handle such a large file even with big resources.)

An example on wallet.dat size impact... I don't know how you are patient to sync it (or maybe you have it on 24/7)

No, I'm not suggesting anything. I'm just presenting facts that I've read on the press and my thoughts on those

Changelog? I don't see why their node count had a bump... Maybe nodes of their own? Just someone setting up many? Or maybe just lack of updates on XT and users switching from XT to Classic (seems to kind of be the case if we look at the charts)

I'll definitely switch if they can deploy and have their changes running in the network faster than Core They still say their releases are experimental and not suitable for mining...

This change made sense... The website ended up not being about counting XT nodes only Pretty interesting visual overhaul, much easier to navigate now

So does facilitating access to pirated content in certain countries, something this newly appointed Internet advisor did even after he was appointed and only stopped doing so when this was discovered, transferring his torrent websites to his son. Someone is either paid really well or not aware of laws, copyright or what's normally considered to be accepted or not.


Interesting.


So are the streets of Russia and everywhere else in the world. Control criminal activities outside the internet, and criminals using the Internet will not exist...

These statements are wrong on so many levels... I question myself if these advisors are paid to indeed advise and speak about what they think or if they're just paid to appear on media and transmit what President Putin/the Russian government thinks.

Who are they blacklisting exactly and why? I find this rather odd. They may be losing revenue by blacklisting coins or addresses... If this is true they seem to be shooting themselves in their own feet.

No way to extract private keys through the app. Add the seed on Multibit HD and extract the keys.

You need a PSU for the RPi. I'd advise you to get a 5V 2A one (although you're probably fine with a 5V 1.2A one if you're only mining). You can find those in any stores selling Pi-related stuff (many accept Bitcoin). You also need an SD card. If it's for mining only you'd be fine with an 8GB one. You're probably also going to need a USB Hub for the miners, depending on how many you want to connect, and cables for them. Then you need software and that's pretty much it. Have a look at Minera.

Interesting software, pretty much automates pywallet's work, I guess... Any feedback from users here? Fortunately I have no use for this as of now

You have to access the offline machine in which you have the keys...

What software are you using?

Interesting thread. We might be able to achieve a kind of "conductive wire" of ideas with this chronological ordering of threads about block size and related issues. It will be interesting when this is all over to go back and see how people's minds and ideas developed throughout this "Great Schism", as OP calls it I'd like to contribute: this was one of my favorite threads.

Although you had a bit of a rough start (and I haven't seen reviews) I'm still pretty curious of what comes out of this... You seem to be updating your iOS app, and other options for iOS are more expensive at the moment... I'd love to try and review this wallet. let's see what happens in March

That would probably be saying too much

That's at a personal level... Fine by me, as long as they're not buying in the name of the companies or government they work for. They're as much of an user as us, and if they're buying into Bitcoin they want it to succeed as much as we do.


Just thinking about it makes me uncomfortable... Governments should stay put with Bitcoin.

That would be really cool, but probably not really cost-effective


Well, if you check this thread and feedback online you can see one can indeed run a Bitcoin node on a Raspberry Pi 2. Definitely not the most powerful node, but it works.

BitGo seems to not have anything to do with Armory except the fact it's a Bitcoin wallet... So it isn't really a fair comparison and you'd be going from riding a Ferrari to having a beaten up Fiat, I think. If you want to switch software to something at least a bit similar, either keep using Core (in standalone) or Electrum.

That being said, the current version of Armory will still work in near future and a new version is being prepared by someone who has been connected to Armory development for quite some time.

I get away from the forums for a bit of time and this happens... Pretty sad to see so many complications surrounding my favorite desktop and Cold Storage client. I'd like to wish etotheipi all of the best and I hope to see him back to Armory development soon.

I guess the lack of updates predicted something bad was happening at Armory. I guess Armory is a great idea that is turning into reality too soon for the general public/companies.

Anyways, good to see someone taking up development on their own! I'd like to wish goatpig all of the best in developing this, hopefully without too many licensing complications which may unfortunately hinder development... We'll see what the future has in store.

I'd also like to say I am available to contribute with funds for further development, if needed. I don't have much, but if every user contributes a bit, we can make things happen.

Beyond this, I have no help to offer. No code talents, neither a licensing whiz either (Thanks for everyone leaving valuable input, pretty interesting to learn about all these licensing issues). I can however help testing further Armory versions, if needed.

Interesting, although the price is a bit steep. I guess that's what you get when there's no competition. If I'm not mistaken, Ledger was working on something that was iOS compatible too... Let's see what they come up with.

EDIT: seems like CoolWallet is around too... But they have no devices avaliable. They're cheaper tho... but had a rough start and no reviews... They'll have more stock in March, I'll be around to check them out.

Despite all this, I highly doubt any of these things will work with breadwallet one day and I highly doubt there will be breadwallet hardware breadwallet hardware is the phone itself, I guess...

Yes, many people use that wallet... At least on Android one does. You'd probably be better off searching reviews for Android wallets and running them... It's most likely not the same, but there's a lack os BB OS development (and it will get worse overtime)