The name should be more related to your main innovation- the mini block chain.

I like Minicoin OK, but would be open to hearing some other ideas along these lines.

Cryptonite is a cool name, but it is somewhat unrelated to your cryptocurrency.

Either way I guess I don't really care..

my 2 satoshis

What do you think?

The list has been moved off of the forums to: http://www.cryptoreview.net

I also "re-branded" it as more of a general cryptocurrency review site, rather than only reviewing innovative coins. Let me know what you think of the new website- any suggestions are welcome!

If you would like to you can still keep an eye on this thread, because I will post here every time I add a cryptocurrency or make a blog post to serve as notification of some sort. I think this will be a good way to receive feedback as well.

If you would rather contact me through the website then there is a contact page where you can submit a cryptocurrency for review, let me know your opinion on a blog post or cryptocurrency analysis, or notify me of a factual error on this website. This goes straight to my email, so it is the quickest way to get a hold of me.

Once in a blue moon.

Anyways.. carry on.

A little bit of both I suppose, but the picture of the elephant pooping kind of grossed me out. Luckily I wasn't eating or anything. 

I thought I recognized those colorful posting skillz. 

I added more troubleshooting methods, especially for 'not connected' and syncing issues.

[windows-BTSX] Wallet Backup Methods & Troubleshooting Procedures

Suggested Back Up Practices:

• Since BitsharesX and bitassets are still new, there seems to be a few bugs floating around. I think it is important everyone back their wallet up in multiple ways to avoid loss of funds.
• It is technically only necessary to back up the private keys of your account, but just in case an error is made during that process I recommend doing it multiple ways just to be sure, especially if you are holding a large amount of funds or cannot afford to lose your money.
• It is important to back up your wallet to another storage device such as online storage or a USB storage device in case of hardware failure, hard drive corruption, etcetra.

How TITAN Private Keys Work:

• All keys that your wallet ever generates for use with the block chain are derived in a deterministic manner from the root wallet key.
• You can regenerate all of these keys from an old back up if necessary and then scan the block chain to retrieve all past transactions.
• In other words, if your funds have gone missing or the balance is not correct due to a bug, do not worry yourself to death that you have lost your money. It still exists and is retrievable as long as proper back up measures are taken.

Automatic Back Ups:

• Every time you create a new account or update the client to a new version, your wallet is automatically backed up in the following folder: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\BitShares X\wallets\.backups
• Note: Replace UserName with your Windows user name in the above file path. Furthermore, the AppData folder is hidden by default so you need to either type it in manually into the file browser, or change the Windows settings that will allow you to view hidden files.
• Even though your wallet automatically backs itself up manually when creating a new account or updating to a new version, it is recommended to back up the wallet folder if it has been a long time since you've done either of those things. Otherwise, you will need to download a large part of the block chain that you wouldn't of otherwise needed to download.

Three Methods Of Backing Up Your Wallet Manually:
Disclaimer: Even though I have tested everything I've outlined in this post, I am not responsible if something does not work, even if you follow the directions correctly. I have tried everything I am suggesting and it worked for me, but I cannot guarantee it will work for you. Proceed with caution and follow the steps exactly as I say. If you are extra paranoid, holding a large amount of funds, or cannot afford to lose your funds, doing all three back up methods is not a bad idea for redundancy.

1. The easiest back up method is located on the top left navigation bar of the client.
1a. Click on File -> Export Wallet
1b. Remember to write down your wallet password and store it in a safe location when backing up your wallet this way, as the wallet back up file is encrypted with this password. Furthermore, remember to store this file somewhere online or on a USB drive as well for redundancy.
1c. To restore your wallet from this back up file use the following procedures.
1d. Click on File -> Import Wallet
1e. Locate your back up file and click Open

2. Retrieving your accounts main private key is also a good way of backing up your account. All addresses & private keys TITAN generates for each specific account can be generated using this private key, so you only need to do this kind of a back up once.
2a. Go to the console tab on the left navigation bar of the client.
2b. Use the wallet_dump_private_key command with the following syntax for every account you have: wallet_dump_private_key <account name>
2c. Write down the private key on paper, print it out, or store it encrypted in a secure location. Remember if anyone gets this private key they can steal your funds, because it is not encrypted like it is in the 1st back up option so be very careful about where you put it. I suggest printing it out and storing it in a safe place, using encryption software to encrypt it using a secure password, or store it somewhere online that is password protected such as the password database storage website LastPass (remember to require a password to retrieve it.)
2d. To recover your account(s) in case of loss or hardware/software failure, use the following command in the console: wallet_import_private_key <private key copied from step 2c>
2e. Make sure the block chain is fully downloaded and then use the following command to scan the block chain. This will bring up all of your transactions and correct your balances. Go to the console tab on the left navigation bar and enter the following command: wallet_rescan_blockchain

3. The third method is backing up your wallet folder manually. This is automatically done when upgrading to a new client, or after you create a new account. This method is nice because when you use it to retrieve your account, you do not have to re-download the entire block chain as it will be saved up to the point when you made the back up. If it has been a while since you created a new account or updated the wallet client, then it is probably a good idea to do this back up periodically.
3a. Browse to the folder: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\BitShares X\wallets
^ Note: Replace UserName with your Windows user name; AppData is a hidden folder so you need to type it in manually or turn on the viewing of hidden files and folders ^
3b. Copy the folder named 'default'
3c. Paste it anywhere you'd like as long as it's not in the same folder. I am using the My Documents but it doesn't matter. It is also a good idea to store it on a USB drive or somewhere online. It is encrypted, so you don't have to be as careful with the back up file as you did with back up method two as long as you have a secure password.
3d. Make sure to write down your wallet password, as this back up method is encrypted.
3e. If you need to recover your wallet, copy and paste the back up folder into the directory you originally copied it from in step 3a
3f. Windows will ask if you are sure you want to replace the existing folder & files, select yes.
3g. Open the BitsharesX client and your wallet should be restored. You will likely need to re-scan the block chain using the command 'wallet_rescan_blockchain' in the console tab. This will pick up any transactions you have made/received since the last time you backed up the wallet.


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Troubleshooting Procedures

First make sure you are using the current version of the client, if you are then continue to the following troubleshooting procedures.

1. Change how many nodes your client tries to connect to and the maximum it will try to connect to by typing the following command in the console:
network_set_advanced_node_parameters {"desired_number_of_connections":50, "maximum_number_of_connections":100}
1a. If that doesn't work, then try connecting to some nodes manually using the following commands:
network_add_node "107.170.211.129:1700" add
network_add_node "80.240.133.79:1776" add
network_add_node "188.226.195.137:60696" add
network_add_node "76.74.170.79:54200" add
network_add_node "176.9.234.166:1700" add
network_add_node "180.153.142.120:1777" add
network_add_node "162.243.220.142:1777" add
network_add_node "84.238.140.192:42577" add
network_add_node "5.101.106.138:1778" add
network_add_node "69.164.192.144:1700" add
network_add_node "192.168.0.14:1776" add
network_add_node "78.46.32.25:1776" add
network_add_node "192.168.0.12:44327" add
network_add_node "70.114.143.108:1776" add
network_add_node "106.187.91.24:38581" add
network_add_node "106.185.26.162:1981" add
network_add_node "188.138.107.159:1776" add
network_add_node "104.131.136.190:1776" add
network_add_node "95.85.33.16:8764" add
network_add_node "198.199.103.79:1776" add
network_add_node "104.131.234.136:8801" add
1b. If the steps above did not work, then try step 2

2. Try to rescan the block chain using the following command: wallet_rescan_blockchain
2a. This command can take a long time to finish, just be patient and let it do its thing.
2b. If that doesn't work continue to step 3

3. Backup your wallet using ALL of the 3 back up methods listed above and close the BitsharesX client.
3a. If you have previously backed up your wallet using the File -> Export Wallet feature at the top left of the client, then try importing that file by going to File -> Import Wallet and locating the file you saved when you backed up your wallet.
3b. If you had not backed up your wallet using this method prior to just now or this did not fix your problem, then continue to step 4.

4. Backup your wallet using ALL of the 3 methods listed above (if you already did this in step 3, then it is not necessary) and exit out of the BitsharesX client.
4a. Browse to C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\BitShares X\wallets\.backups\
4b. Copy & paste the 'default' into the following directory: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\BitShares X\wallets\
^ Note: replace UserName with your Windows user name; AppData is a hidden folder so you need to type it in manually or turn on the viewing of hidden files and folders ^
4c. Windows will ask if you are sure you want to replace the existing folder & files, select yes.
4d. Open the BitsharesX client and your wallet should be restored. You will likely need to re-scan the block chain using 'wallet_rescan_blockchain' to pick up any transactions you have made/received since the last time your wallet was automatically backed up.
4e. If that doesn't work, continue to step 5

5. Backup your wallet using ALL of the 3 methods listed above (if you already did this in step 3 or 4, then it is not necessary) and exit out of the BitsharesX client.
5a. Delete this folder: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\BitShares X\wallets\default
^ Note: replace UserName with your Windows user name; AppData is a hidden folder so you need to type it in manually or turn on the viewing of hidden files and folders ^
5b. Open the BitsharesX client, create a new wallet password, and wait for the block chain to finish downloading. Instead of creating a new account, just go to console to do the following.
5c. Import your private key to your account(s) using the 'wallet_import_private_key' command in the console with the private key you copied from back up method 2 (on step 2c) using the following syntax: wallet_import_private_key <private key>
5d. Re-scan the block chain to retrieve all of your transactions and to show your proper balance using the following command in console: wallet_rescan_blockchain

If you are still missing funds or your balance is still zero, do not worry. Your private keys for all addresses generated with TITAN are determined in a deterministic way. As long as you have the private keys for them (backup method 2), then you will be able to retrieve your funds eventually. There are a lot of bugs being found and fixed as you read this, as the software and asset exchange is still brand new. Please be patient as bugs are fixed and do not worry about your funds as long as you have followed proper back up procedures. Even if you didn't you can likely retrieve your wallet from the automatic back up feature, so there is no need to stress about it.

ITT people are jelly of more innovative coins' gizmos, doo-dads, and thingy-ma-jigs

Thanks for the suggestion, I might end up doing this eventually.

The more supportive of Bitcoin/Litecoin someone is, the more supportive of that statement they tend to be. It doesn't change the fact it is an opinion. I have a different opinion, and I know I am not alone.. I am just more vocal than most people.


Exactly, this was my main point at the end. The features may not be bringing in a ton of people right now, but I am sure they are bringing in some people. Once these services and their benefits are more widely known, advertised, and improved upon, I am speculating that they will bring in a lot of people to crypto currencies that otherwise wouldn't have partaken. The crypto currencies that have these features will be the ones that benefit most from this. The ones with the most popular features will win out over those with more "gimmicky" features. On top of that there will be another level of the crypto currencies with the most well implemented of those most popular features will win out over those with the most poorly implemented of the popular features.

You guys are entitled to your opinion and this is mine. I get annoyed that most people don't acknowledge that what they say is speculation and opinion when talking about this stuff... the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute guys are the worst example of this with their articles about alt coins and appcoins which are one side of the debate passed off as fact. No one is doing a good job at debating for the other side when it comes to the issue of adding features on top of a crypto currency and being innovative... I am pretty much only one of the few sticking up for this side. That is because I believe my opinion is correct, probably just as much as you guys believe your own opinions are correct. I think most people are probably just tired of debating this issue with Bitcoin/Litecoin supporters, because it is a never ending debate.


This line of thinking assumes that the top 5 coins will always be the same- I very much disagree. Bitcoin and Litecoin are not "too big to fail"- no entity is and no entity ever will be. Once consumers are more educated about which options are available, they will pick the better option IMO. This just has to do with marketing, liquidity, infrastructure, the network effect, and consumer awareness as to why they aren't already picking the better options. These dynamics are just that- dynamic. They can and will change in the future. Sure, it is confined to a niche group at this point in time, but it will not always be that way as cryptos expand their user base and more people are educated on what else is out there. Admittedly it is hard to tell what alternative coin will rise above the pack, but over time it will become more clear and I am 99% certain that crypto currency will not be Litecoin.

Yes, pretty much. You have to admit he is entertaining though.

I love your videos Microguy, I hope you continue to make them.

Glad to hear that. I am excited about this. 

I tried to edit the OP to explain Bitshare's bitassets and I got this message:

"The message exceeds the maximum allowed length (64000 characters)."



I can't believe the OP contains almost 64000 characters... lol

It looks like I will be moving this to a new thread when I make the next update. I was kind of wanting to do that anyways so I can organize it better. I am thinking about making each crypto currency a post in the thread, and then providing a link to each post in the OP. That way the list will be easier to navigate.

Any ideas or suggestions are welcome.

I got eMunie and Zerocoin added back on the list and gave them ratings/opinions.

I also added a new rating:

REALLY RISKY BUY/HOLD - These crypto currencies are generally in development and are planning on doing an IPO of some sort. Even when crypto currencies are in development and doing an IPO, I still don't put crypto currencies in this category unless alarm bells are ringing that it may be a scam. I think these crypto currencies still deserve their spot on this list though because they have innovative ideas, and if they are not a scam then they will likely be successful.

Sorry eMunie, but you need to prove yourself and talk of planning an IPO doesn't sit well with me considering the past.

It's a little bit of both I think. 

I won't argue against your other statement, but I'd like to talk about this one.

I've heard a lot of Bitcoin/Litecoin people say that, but I'm not sure all of them realize it is just their opinion. It is not based off of any scientific evidence or research.. people just kind of throw this claim out there as if it's true and we are all supposed to believe it. Let me give you a few examples of why my opinion is different.

Asset issuance (many alt coins) - Can bring in businessmen looking to start companies that wouldn't otherwise be able to due to onerous government fees and application processes (SEC)

Crowdfunding (swarm coin, counterparty, etcetra) - Can bring in inventors, artists, game developers, etcetra, that don't want to pay the high fees that websites such as kickstarter and indiegogo charge.

Market pegged assets (bitsharesx) - Can bring in commodity traders looking for a cheaper alternative to existing markets; People that like the ideology of crypto currencies but don't like the (sometimes) massive price fluctuations and uncertainties

Decentralized DNSs (namecoin, etcetra) - Can bring in human rights supporters & internet freedom supporters

Decentralized gambling (lottoshares, etcetra) - Can bring in people that like to gamble but have been too worried to play on centralized websites that can tweak the odds even more in their favor than advertised & no worries about the website stealing your money

Decentralized market places (Nxt, etcetra) - Can bring in people that are tired of getting raped in fees by Ebay & Scampal, deep web market places, etcetra

Decentralized IDs (keyhotee, etcetra) - People that want to secure their financial and personal information, and be able to sign into website with a click of a button instead of entering a user name and password.

I could go on and on... and I'm not even mentioning all the different crowds the above features might bring in. They might not be coming in droves at the moment, but these technologies are new and not very well known right now. Once they are improved upon and more widely known, they very well could catch on due to the numerous advantages that decentralization and block chain technology bring.

Awesome, I'll keep an eye on your project. I would love if someone made a better version of Huntercoin, good luck! The graphic looks cool fwiw.

I've been playing video games since I was a kid and into my adult life too. I would love to play a fun game that I can earn crypto playing.

ignorance

How exactly is Litecoin more simplified than Bitcoin? It is pretty much the same thing with quicker block times and more money supply. The algorithm is different, but that doesn't have anything to do with it being simpler.

Also, I don't see how it is any more capable of mass adoption than Bitcoin is.


Not specifically directed at you, just ranting:

People complain about cryptos having extra features, but I think it is silly. I have a solution for those people: don't use them. It will attract some users that do want to use them though, and therefore it helps with adoption.

Good guess.

We can't change avatars since forever