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61  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Announcements (Altcoins) / Re: VorteX -VTX (Previously VvXx) - New Roadmap on: November 05, 2014, 02:56:24 PM
Currently an exchange built in the wallet is what is under development

I'm very interested in the exchange aspect.

Anywhere to read more info on the exchange?

Like how does it work to mantain a global orderbook using P2P, or does it employ a centralised exchange node?

It will embed entire exchanges using webkit technology.

You can have a look at the Saffroncoin wallet to get a clearer picture.

So will you create a custom exchange client in the wallet; the wallet will expose a GUI to the user allowing them to interact with existing exchange/s API?

Or are you embedding a browser window into the wallet using webkit .lib, allowing user to login to exchange as if they were in a browser?

The wallet itself will not be the exchange, i.e. you are not building a distributed P2P exchange?

It would not be a p2p exchange as of yet. P2P exchanges are not well detailed out yet. In the future we may look to build decentralized asset exchange built on vortex blockchain depending on how strong the community of vortex grows.

Ok, thanks for clearing that up for me.

Wish you luck with VTX, keep up the good work.
62  Other / Off-topic / Re: Scientific proof that God exists? on: November 05, 2014, 02:49:20 PM
"do as I say, not as I do".   Cheesy

Yes, this is an axiomatic point, very relevant to talk of "god".

All religions are created to establish a hierarchical structure.
63  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Announcements (Altcoins) / Re: VorteX -VTX (Previously VvXx) - New Roadmap on: November 05, 2014, 02:32:32 PM
Currently an exchange built in the wallet is what is under development

I'm very interested in the exchange aspect.

Anywhere to read more info on the exchange?

Like how does it work to mantain a global orderbook using P2P, or does it employ a centralised exchange node?

It will embed entire exchanges using webkit technology.

You can have a look at the Saffroncoin wallet to get a clearer picture.

So will you create a custom exchange client in the wallet; the wallet will expose a GUI to the user allowing them to interact with existing exchange/s API?

Or are you embedding a browser window into the wallet using webkit .lib, allowing user to login to exchange as if they were in a browser?

The wallet itself will not be the exchange, i.e. you are not building a distributed P2P exchange?
64  Other / Politics & Society / Re: World War III on: November 04, 2014, 09:48:52 PM
We already got one,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Pluto

Russia can find out how good it is.

I'm glad one of these countries is thinking!  Smiley

Project Pluto is a ramjet, needs air to function. Only benefit over conventional hydrocarbon fueled engine/ramjet is greatly increased loiter time.

To my knowledge the only proposed "nuclear rocket" idea capable of achieving orbit or beyond would be project Orion:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Orion_%28nuclear_propulsion%29

It throws out coke can sized nuclear bombs underneath itself in quick succession, that thing would win any dick waving competition hands down!



65  Other / Politics & Society / Re: World War III on: November 04, 2014, 08:05:43 PM
Russia has a very capable military, and is a nuclear superpower if not THE HARDEST nuclear super power on the planet.

To treat Russia like a 3rd world developing nation (imposing sanctions) seems completely crazy to me.
66  Other / Politics & Society / Re: World War III on: November 04, 2014, 08:03:32 PM
I think that a next world war is always more near us. Because with this economic crisis, it is a good way to make a reboot and restart from the begin. Country that will begin the next war will be Russia, i think this..

History will be written by the victor, it always is.
67  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Announcements (Altcoins) / Re: VorteX -VTX (Previously VvXx) - New Roadmap on: November 04, 2014, 05:08:19 PM
Currently an exchange built in the wallet is what is under development

I'm very interested in the exchange aspect.

Anywhere to read more info on the exchange?

Like how does it work to mantain a global orderbook using P2P, or does it employ a centralised exchange node?
68  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Cortex7 - Bitcoin Trading Software App - Windows, Linux, Mac, Android. on: November 04, 2014, 03:46:02 AM
A Graphic Designer and now a developer to much talent, if you could share some of your skills i would be happy to catch one ^_^
Goodluck on this cortex7.

Thank you kindly Sarahiko.
It all balances out, there are lots of things I suck at Cheesy
69  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Cortex7 - Bitcoin Trading Software App - Windows, Linux, Mac, Android. on: November 04, 2014, 03:34:49 AM
Hi, I am trying to test the trading robot with no success. I've set up my btc-e account correctly (I can see my funds on Cortex7), but the program has been running for 2 days and made no order. Obviously, the bank amount is less than my total funds and the robot has the enabled flag.
I've noticed that the x axis on the graph (time) ends 2 hours after the current time (if now it's 14:00 PM, the graph ends at 16:00PM), perhaps that could affect the robot.
What I am missing?
Thanks!

You can make the chart time be your local time by changing the hour offset in:
CHART SETTINGS -> LIVE CHART -> HOUR OFFSET

But the chart time being incorrect should not stop the bot from trading. The chart time is only for the users eyes.

Q1.
Are you able to create a limit order through the trade panel?:
TRADING -> CREATE LIMIT ORDER

Q2.
Is your robot trade amount >= 0.01 BTC, the minimum on BTCe?

Q3.
If yes to both above then could you take a look in the log file after leaving the bot to run for 10 minutes.
The log file is in: APP SETTINGS -> SYSTEM LOG -> SHOW LOG

That may shed some further light on the problem.
70  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Why There Should Be A Bitcoin Central Bank on: November 03, 2014, 12:50:59 AM
No, you're thinking of US dollar in its current full fiat form, I agree, that is tied to NOTHING.

I am talking about FRB promisory note. Fractional Reseve Banking... the first stepping stone to full fiat.

I think we may agree on the mechanisms, but have different projected outlooks.

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Prior to 1971 you could take $1 US dollar bill into a bank and collect the gold in hand.

Well, no. Since 1934, (give or take a year), that option was not available to any US citizen, nor any non-governmental actor.

<tinfoil alert>
Kennedy was working on that problem, but then someone killed him. Seems quite clear that Oswald's Carcano magic bullet was not the only projectile that made impact, but that's another discussion for another day.

I was just pointing out that fractional reserve banking WILL debase the market price of the underlying reserve asset, and if it were to happen atop bitcoin then we would all have our coins debased even if we did not use the FRB.

Sorry I forgot about gold prohibition in USA, guess that was step 2 of 3 to full fiat. I am more familiar with UK history. Am I correct in thinking USA still printed "promise to pay the bearer" on the notes prior to 71?

EDIT: My projected outlook is economic systemic collapse and reset. Mathematically it is not a question of if but when. It was planned and will be repeated, just as it has in the past. Standard usury practiced for milenia already. Of course anything standing in the way of it risks being destroyed, including people.
71  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Why There Should Be A Bitcoin Central Bank on: November 02, 2014, 10:42:34 PM
To clarify, no I would never take an IOU in lieu of the real thing.

But as odolvlobo says those with no choice will (those looking for large loans)
72  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Why There Should Be A Bitcoin Central Bank on: November 02, 2014, 10:38:56 PM
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No, FRB will affect the value of Bitcoin-denominated-IOUs. It will not affect the value of Bitcoins. Bitcoin user unaffected.

Actually he is correct, the global market price for the base reserve asset is raped by fractional reserve.

the problem lies with the fact that most users perceive the IOU to have the same value as the base asset.

Throughout history FRB schemes are always started with promisory notes. Those IOUs promise to pay the bearer the equivalent in reserve asset.

The ignorance of the users allows the FRB to increase fractional ratio slowly and never get a "run on the bank".

I don't think so. In contrast to a Bitcoin, a Federal Reserve Note (colloquially and quaintly referred to as the 'dollar') is already nothing more than an IOU. Its nature is unaffected by FRB.

A Bitcoin, OTOH, is its own thing - it stands apart, inviolate. It is of a completely different nature than a Bitcoin-denominated-IOU.

The powers that be, when they get ramped up on the matter, will have a big megaphone. They will advertise far and wide whatever illusory 'benefits' (i.e. lies) they can get away with. But we have a window open to spread the message that a Bitcoin-denominated-IOU is a mere shadow of a Bitcoin. _I_ will certainly never accept a Bitcoin-denominated-IOU in lieu of a Bitcoin. Will you? Will odolvlobo? Who, once made aware of the difference, will not discount the value of the Bitcoin-denominated-IOU? Only the ignorant or the stupid.

And even if the masses get hoodwinked, it only delays the inevitable tears. When the entire sham of Bitcoin-denominated-IOUs comes crashing down, those that clung to the difference between Bitcoin-denominated-IOUs and actual Bitcoins will still have their Bitcoin. They will prosper when those that ate from the golden apple of FRB are rewarded with financial amoebic dysentery. And the balance returns.

Long term - Bitcoin user unaffected.

No, you're thinking of US dollar in its current full fiat form, I agree, that is tied to NOTHING.

I am talking about FRB promisory note. Fractional Reseve Banking... the first stepping stone to full fiat. You can't boil the frogs too quickly or they jump out the pot. FRB will happen before fiat.

Prior to 1971 you could take $1 US dollar bill into a bank and collect the gold in hand.
73  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Why There Should Be A Bitcoin Central Bank on: November 02, 2014, 10:25:21 PM
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No, FRB will affect the value of Bitcoin-denominated-IOUs. It will not affect the value of Bitcoins. Bitcoin user unaffected.

Actually he is correct, the global market price for the base reserve asset is raped by fractional reserve.

The problem lies with the fact that most users perceive the IOU to have the same value as the base asset. ( although as we quite rightly know... MATHEMATICALLY  IT DOES NOT! )

FRB schemes use promisory notes. Those IOUs promise to pay the bearer the equivalent in reserve asset, prior to 1971 if you walked into a US bank you could demand gold for the note.

The best way to start the scheme if you have zero good will is with a full reserve central bank and promisory notes (basically like an old goldsmith), and then slightly lower the reserve requirement for "inflationary control measures" aka profit skimming.

The ignorance of the users allows the FRB to increase fractional ratio slowly and never get a "run on the bank" until the jig is up and the base assets have long left the safe. Then the LLC closes shop and leaves crying bag holders.



74  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Why There Should Be A Bitcoin Central Bank on: November 02, 2014, 10:18:27 PM
One of the main attractions for Bitcoin is it's decentralization. I'd rather we not have a central bank.

If a bunch of people want to get together and form a Bitcoin central bank, there is nothing you can do about it, except refuse to participate and convince others to refuse also. Unfortunately, fractional reserve banking affects the value of all bitcoins, so they will affect you whether you participate or not.

The bold part sucks and you should agree, why should non participants take a hit on their wealth.

I agree there is nothing individuals could do other than jump ship onto another coin, should we applaud that? I think not.

In the olden days before fractional reserve banking a man could afford a house with 2 years of wages. Loans were often arranged within families or the person rented and saved.

Fractional reserve robs all people of their time and labor by continually pushing debt into the future in a compounding manner.

Globally it will be difficult to reverse the situation, much like withdrawing off a serious drug.

Large loans could be arranged using a P2P mechanism, 1 large loan consisting of many micro loans, like crowd funding in a way. I agree this would NOT transpose onto the current situation where debt levels are large relative to GDP. To rectify the current situation will be painful or may require collapse and "reset".

Realize that there is not enough labor and resources on the planet to balance the books as they stand thanks to fractional reserve which has continually pushed more and more liabilities into the derivatives market, there is only the possibility that the books may be balanced in the future, but the longer a fractional reserve system runs the less probable that becomes, throughout history they have always ended in defaulting leaving peasant bag holders.

Fractional reserve is an irresponsible idea for the financial security of the people, the people should see the long game instead of looking no further than the TV screen.
75  Economy / Speculation / Re: What if Bitcoin Never increases in "Value"? on: November 02, 2014, 03:22:07 AM
Having started to read more about OpenBazaar:

https://openbazaar.org/

I am thinking if these guys pull it off then it will be a killer app causing bitcoin to raise significantly in value.
76  Economy / Speculation / Re: What if Bitcoin Never increases in "Value"? on: November 01, 2014, 02:42:04 PM
cortex, no my bad - I referred to bitmit.net.

Oh ok, moving offshore would not help them, in such a "sensitive" case govs can order DNS to drop names and ISPs to drop static IP addresses.

Centralized server system is easier to create/debug but cannot be used for any potentially disruptive system, it will be swatted like an annoying fly.

P.S. very darknets can be made using stenographic data riding on whitelisted data, so do not despair, there will always be a free path even if it's a very slow baud rate.

edit: I enjoyed my exchange with you Cryptowatch, I'm going to sleep now, catch you later.

Hope you slept well. Bitmit, being a marketplace, why would it be a problem if they were based in an offshore location?

Any rogue system will be crucified if it threatens existing big business, even if it isn't breaking any "Laws".

Money can brute force all sorts of things to happen.

Don't get me wrong, a p2p system would also encounter pressure:

Antivirus would say app is dangerous.
Media would spread FUD.
Saboteurs would be employed.

77  Economy / Speculation / Re: What if Bitcoin Never increases in "Value"? on: November 01, 2014, 03:50:01 AM
cortex, no my bad - I referred to bitmit.net.

Oh ok, moving offshore would not help them, in such a "sensitive" case govs can order DNS to drop names and ISPs to drop static IP addresses.

Centralized server system is easier to create/debug but cannot be used for any potentially disruptive system, it will be swatted like an annoying fly.

P.S. very darknets can be made using stenographic data riding on whitelisted data, so do not despair, there will always be a free path even if it's a very slow baud rate.

edit: I enjoyed my exchange with you Cryptowatch, I'm going to sleep now, catch you later.
78  Economy / Speculation / Re: What if Bitcoin Never increases in "Value"? on: November 01, 2014, 03:32:36 AM
cortex7, good response. What do you think about meshnets? Darknet, cjdns etc?

I agree with the facts you presented.

Ie.

Fiat is created out of thin air - no work required.
Bitcoin is created by computing work - however this work is done by machines, not humans.
Gold is extracted from earth by industrial labour.

The original code for bitcoin was created by Satoshi, one or more individuals. You could say this was created out of 'thin air' as well, as there's no physical substance behind Bitcoin, as there's no physical substance behind Fiat money.

In that particular regards fiat and bitcoin is a bit the same, but still very different - you cannot fake a bitcoin to my knowledge, whereas fake dollar bills is not uncommon.

The most important difference is centralized vs decentralized.

Also one of the most interesting aspects is that Bitcoin has no judgement. To use fiat money, esp. online, you need to be approved by the bank. To use a bitcoin wallet, you need no approval whatsoever.

As for the bitmint case, if they were successful, why did they not move offshore? I understand they were successfull?

Bitcoin code required some work, Satoshi ( or the group working under that pseudonym ) needed to eat and push the correct sequence of keys. Original bitcoin code was nice work, most alts just tweak some vars and swap out the hash func.

As it stands cryptographically encoded data is allowed to flow on the internet (darknets), in the future maybe not?

Meshnets may be considered the only free path in the future, but they could be stamped out by RF laws. I think if the internet only allowed whitelisted packets (encryption for which gov has the key) then by that stage trying to setup a pirate radio data node would land you in trouble with RF detector police looking for non whitelisted transmissions.

But that point has not arrived yet and so perhaps someone should code up a p2p marketplace.

If this is the Bitmint you are referring to:
https://eprint.iacr.org/2014/244.pdf

That paper is nonsense to me, the author has no grasp of what peoples money needs to be. It seems written by a politician or a banker.
79  Economy / Speculation / Re: What if Bitcoin Never increases in "Value"? on: November 01, 2014, 02:50:50 AM
Haha, yes most people just do as those around them do, if that's riding bicycles then that's great Smiley, stuff like war etc... not so good Cry

Price will rise and volatility will subside when way before mass adoption happens.

Mass adoption won't happen until we can do something with bitcoin that we can't do with fiat.

Considering that current centralised marketplace solutions (ala ebay) all require users to have bank accounts and/or mobile phones, well hell there's a massive untapped market there.

When/if that happens then bitcoin will go "to da moon"

That's the truth. Well spoken. What happend to bitmint really. They were hacked, and lost some coins and gave up easily,or was there any other reasons?

Also your quote:

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Mass adoption won't happen until we can do something with bitcoin that we can't do with fiat.

I wonder, will not bitcoin succeed because it can do what fiat does, but more easily? I'm thinking about international wiretransfers. Bitcoins can do this easier, than the current bank system. Is that not reason enough for Bitcoin to get more market share than the traditional financial industry?

Also, I'm stumped as to why people always point to the 'full faith and backing by the government' when pointing to fiat currency. This currency is to the best of my knowledge created out of thin air, just like bitcoins - is there any money that's not created out of thin air? In my world it gets more respect to stand up for your own opinions, than to adhere to the view of the masses.

As for people doing what others do, isn't that some kind of self preserving protection, nobody wants to stand out, they wants to blend in and be accepted.


Bitmit problem in bold:
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Dear valued Bitmit user,
Unfortunately we have to shut down Bitmit because of upcoming law regulations in our country. Our server is going to be turned off in about four weeks.

Bitcoins are not created out of thin air, alot of computing work is required. Work is time and energy expended, just like mining gold without as much environmental impact.

Fiat money IS created out of thin air, the fact is not hidden: the latin "Fiat" translates to "Let it be so" an imaginary thing created from a word.

Money is a record of debt, originally people held these records in their head, Jon gave me 20 apples on wednesday, I will give him 4 eggs on tuesday, free market trade without immediate barter, the debt record (money) is held in memory only, a p2p trust mechanism.

But nowadays we cannot trust each other, thanks to tyranny that's bloomed over the last centuries.

As for people doing what others do, isn't that some kind of self preserving protection, nobody wants to stand out, they wants to blend in and be accepted.

Yes it is perfectly normal and in a syndicalistic society it would be a beautiful natural thing. But it's a weakness in our modern state, some manipulate the herd into various traps via broadcasting methods, some traps can be lethal!
80  Economy / Speculation / Re: What if Bitcoin Never increases in "Value"? on: November 01, 2014, 02:26:47 AM
Imagine that all fiat currencies would be dead tomorrow. There was no EUR, no GBP, no USD, no JPY.

It was only Bitcoin. Would the world stop to exist? No.

There would be no other fiat currencies in existence. Imagine that.

Now - let's say we didn't have any knowledge about former exchange rates. We had to start from scratch.

Perhaps we now said that a cup of coffee costs 10 bits.

And everyone would be free to price their merchandise and services up in bits or bitcoins.

There would only be bitcoins. Think about that for a moment. Smiley

Yes, if all fictional promises were removed right now then bitcoin would still be here, as would silver, gold and memories (that person was nice to me, I will be nice to them).

Unfortunately it would also cause alot of unrest amongst the masses of bagholders.
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