The deadline isn't fully set in stone at the moment, it just has to be done prior to the QORT launch.

At the moment the launch is planned for on or around December 1. However, may be just a little beyond that.

I want to make sure everyone has adequate time to prepare in every way.

We will keep everyone updated.

- you do not need a static IP in order to mint, you will simply issue a reward share transaction which in turn places your node into a queue that verifies internet by issue of a timestamp that needs to be verified within a certain amount of time. it doesn't require anything more aside from the initial enabling of the minting, which requires either being a QORA forger, or being sponsored by a level 5 or higher account or a founder for an initial period of 5 days.

your node simply needs to be sync'd, connected to the net, and 'enabled' with the special transaction.

- again static IP is not necessary. internet connectivity, blockchain sync, and issuing a specific transaction one time to be enabled once your account is already minting-enabled.

- minters can have brief lapses in internet connectivity by design, to allow for PC to update, etc... so do not worry if you have a brief loss of connectivity, as long as you're back online and going within 5 min, you will not lose credit for being online.

-shipping for the device I've set at 15$ for US people, 25 for anywhere else, however if you believe it could be cheaper to you in some way just let me know and if so I'll have no issue refunding the extra.

eventually we will have multiple shipping locations so can potentially modify the prices further but initially my location will be doing the majority of the outgoing shipments. until we obtain too many orders for my location to keep up with.

as far as customs, if you know of a method to ship to your location in cheaper fashion, we can discuss it if you make a purchase.

let me know if you need anything else.

Correct, those who do not burn BEFORE the launch of the QORT chain, will not be able to take part in the transition.


However, becoming a minter on the QORT chain is going to be relatively simple and 'quick' at first, until the necessary steps and time are increased as the platform grows...

So, even those who for one reason or another miss the transition burn date, will still be able to become a minter during initial phase 1 of the launch, and start earning QORT in that fashion.

As the launch continues, and the next phases are completed, earning QORT in multiple other ways, and other accounts capable of leveling for larger reward and influence will be implemented.




We needed the chain to start with 0 QORT, and the only way to accomplish this was to do the transition in the manner proposed.

Also, we wanted to reward the QORA holders, as well as the forgers.

We wanted to keep the process totally decentralized, not reliant upon a person to verify and issue anything.

We wanted to relieve the reliance upon the old QORA chain as much as possible, not having to continually monitor it... thus the burn became a reality.


-ANN- Updates to the QORT information website - with added option to buy QORT Device 'qroTecTor' Gen 1 directly on the site with BTC.

https://qortal.org/index.php/device-info/ - new device info page with BTC purchase options

https://qortal.org - main information site with all important links and details on the platform

Donator packages are also available on the site. If you donate, you can obtain a pre-enabled minting account. A pre-enabled level 5 account will save you months of time, and keeping your node verified online.

This 5W device not only contains a ton of off-chain function, tor gateway, and extremely secure wireless router, but also will be pre-setup with QORT, and all other services, allowing you to run a low-power device as your minting account, thus being rewarded without having to run a full computer, and staying online by simply keeping the device connected to the internet. Whether you use it as your actual router or not, you can make use of all of the device's functionality.

Correct. The seed you import is the seed that contains all of the addresses in your wallet. Which will then be converted to QORT addresses, and rewarded as they should be.

My suggestion here would be to combine them into a single address, then burn from that one. That way it is easier to keep track of on the QORT chain. Also, the larger amount you burn from one address, the larger chunk of the % of each block you obtain.

Overall it won't matter if you do it either or way... you will still end up with the end result being the same. However, if you do it from one address, you will get a bigger 'weight' of the reward % dedicated to those who burned QORA in every block on QORT chain.

Hopefully this helps.

I have updated the https://qortal.org page with more simple to understand information, and a single-page information site for the device.

Including a method to pay and order one directly from there.

~15 days until QORT launch, will be doing the ANN for that very shortly.

Just got a bunch of new cases, in multiple different colors, and tests of different materials. Gearing up for big promotion to get these into the hands of the people!

Yes, every feature listed runs at the same time, and CPU usage is STILL below 7 percent. the newest kernel is built specifically for these devices, and specifically for Java and node.js focus and acceleration, so that the base components for QORT run extremely well.

we will be testing the UI this week as we finish up the final portions of it prior to the launch in December.

I've been running my device prototype for the last week or so, and it has been awesome.

it is now capable of being used as a Tor gateway from either the LAN it is connected to for use of its 'WAN', or of course, devices connected to its WiFi network. I've been using that quite frequently for anonymous net. did a test on dnsleaktest.com using DNS over ssl and proxy DNS through device Tor gateway, and it was perfect...

I don't think anyone should be without this awesome security appliance in their home. and the ability to mint and have your 5w device pay for your net connection and more, is going to be awesome!

I've really started pushing promoting this device out further to more eyes in the last couple days, and I added some information on the QORT website... https://qortal.org/index.php/device-info/

only about a half a month left of the pre-sale, and ability to obtain a pre-enabled minting account, saving you months of time and giving you larger portion of every block reward, every minute in the system! get in on the ground floor of the new decentalized internet!

this should be an easy way to show people the device with some easy to read bullets and such... since the device does so much, along with QORT itself, it's hard to explain everything without overwhelming people, so I put up the info page and also made some changes to the overall website. hopefully that helps clear up any confusion!

received. I will be posting a few more pictures in a moment, added a wire braided mesh behind the top of the case, looks sweet!

Thank you, I have gotten the first 'final' case , haven't done the LED lighting, but I am now testing the newest firmware image, so far so good, used the tor gateway to download torrents the other day with both a tor gateway and tor DNS... has been great... the newer image should be to me today, with even more added features.



Here's a shot of it running on my desk now.

Sounds good bro, I will message you shortly, in discord. and/or you can message me here. Talk to ya soon.

IMO Good call not selling, the new platform deserves a higher price.

Hello, I know nothing of this other device you mentioned... However...

The differences are likely vast between any other device and the QORT device, as our device utilizes a completely custom blockchain platform that is unlike any other.

Our chain will have the ability to trade directly cross-chain with BTC (and eventually other coins), it will have the ability to host both public and private data (when that phase is released) and will have the ability to host websites, blogs, social media, etc.


The QORT device is built to be a full node and/or minting node on the chain, and the next version will be built to be a data node as well.

You can read the existing data about QORT here - http://wiki.qortal.org

Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!

Thank you. Yes, we've been at this for quite some time now, it's very nice to finally be so close to the platform's launch. We plan to have the ANN for the software launch out very soon as well. We will get this information out in as many places as possible.

All QORA holders will need to burn their existing QORA in order to be entitled to the transition to the QORT chain, and obtaining their QORT tokens, and the QORA asset that lets the system know you are entitled to those tokens.

-UPDATE-

We are testing the newest image for the Gen 1 device now, and getting the final case design printed. We will then be testing the LED lighting setup, and doing some more videos on the device.


Also, I wanted to reiterate the fact that THE ONLY TIME people will ever be able to obtain a PRE-ENABLED MINTING ACCOUNT, is DURING THIS PRE-SALE. (So, only for another month!)

After the pre-sale there will be no option for us to include the pre-enabled account keys in the genesis block, and thus no way for us to do this ever again...


SO IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN OBTAINING A PRE-ENABLED MINTING ACCOUNT, THE ONLY TIME YOU CAN DONATE AND MAKE THIS HAPPEN, IS FOR ANOTHER MONTH, DURING THE PRE-SALE TIMES. AFTER THAT, THIS WILL NEVER BE A POSSIBILITY AGAIN!


.25 TO .499 BTC DONATION - FIRST ACCESS TO ALL NEW DEVICES, GEN 1 DEVICE, AND LEVEL 1 MINTING ENABLED ACCOUNT

.50 TO .749 BTC - FIRST ACCESS TO ALL NEW DEVICES, GEN 1 DEVICE, AND LEVEL 3 MINTING ENABLED ACCOUNT

.75 BTC OR MORE - FIRST ACCCESS TO ALL NEW DEVICES, GEN 1 DEVICE, (OTHER BONUSES WILL BE GIVEN AS WELL) AND A LEVEL 5 MINTING ENABLED ACCOUNT. (GETTING TO THIS LEVEL WILL TAKE QUITE A WHILE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE PRE-FORGED QORA BLOCKS, OR THESE SPECIAL DONATION KEYS. YOU ARE SAVING YOURSELF MONTHS OF TIME AND EFFORT OF RUNNING A NODE, AS WELL AS OBTAINING THE LARGER PORTION OF THE BLOCK REWARDS FROM THE START OF YOUR ACCOUNT! THIS IS A HUGE BONUS!)

-Update- Final case design chosen for Gen 1. Gen 1 image updated and I will be testing newest image today.


I will post pics of the tests as well as the other pics on the OP shortly.

Going to be doing some updates to the OP today with new pictures.

also, updates to the wiki regarding the different versions of the device we're planning have been completed.

http://wiki.qortal.org/doku.php?id=hardware_-_router_versions

http://wiki.qortal.org/doku.php?id=hardware_-_service_access


Here is the final design for the case we have chosen for Gen 1

I can do a call with you, but dmax is very private, and recently all communication with him is going through me, I don't want him to be burned out, so I handle all of that.