Via reddit: I'm sincerely interested in what's going on with the ellet. I was actually looking forward to seeing it, and just wondered why we weren't getting any updates on it. I understand you've got a business to run and can't just tell me everything. Just curious as to when/if to expect an official ellet announcement. My response (copying here for clarity): I've fired one engineer for reasons of a professional nature and actually added 2 more to handle different aspects of the technology involved, we had some issues with our manufacturing agent as well due to disagreements on a very expensive design concept for the final prototype, and my personal director of operations has had a stomach flu for about a week. No one is more annoyed of a lack of announcements than I, but there is nothing to announce just yet. I believe next week will be a bit different and for those subscribed to the Bitcoin Magazine ( http://subscribe.bitcoinmagazine.net) they'll get a sneak peak before anyone else. Thanks for your patience and I can't wait to shake things up. Thank you for not making me jump through 37 reddit links to read this. |
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There is no threat to bitcoin. There may be attacks against the bitcoin economy. The technical foundation of bitcoin will likely fail only if foreseeable problems are not addressed as soon as possible, allowing an entrenched interest to maintain the statusquo for their own benefit and allow the entire economy to go down with it. Since the problems would be only technical in nature, and we as a species are very good at solving technical problems, then it would likely not be a real threat. The threats to humanity come from our own crippling traditions, and hopefully we shift away from destructive models and methodologies, including the abandonment of bitcoin, and money altogether, and towards a meaningful global social awareness and community.
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Still nothing in south Texas.
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There are no coincidences...
Only bitcoincidences.
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Quick! Hide this link from MNW!
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I love that those books are used for monitor stands. |
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Instead of a radius, why not define a region that you are willing to go to. Maybe some parts of your state are largely uninhabited or the roadways aren't tolerable for your vehicle, or you want to avoid certain portions of your city. That might make routing more complicated but probably more efficient.
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Can we at least get something from Mr. Blurrycam?
Mr. Blurrycam is below my standards. I'd rather have people barking in the thread than release garbage. It's coming. Sorry for the wait. I just took on 4 more projects as well including SafeBit. Little busy 'round here lately. Listen assholes, he's being far too productive to be productive right now. Let the man get to work on not delivering everything he's working on, sheesh. |
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Thanks for sending me a copy, Matthew. It's great!
Glad you liked it! The next issue should blow your socks off. Every shipped issue of the next edition comes with explosive alpaca socks CONFIRMED! |
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Carlos Santana was there?!
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I think you should have asked the "Are you Satoshi Nakamoto?" question. You might have gotten lucky and found him.
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Noted CIA asset and outed space lizard Gavin Andresen.
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Nonsense phrase of the day: "cock-juggling thunder-cunt"
No context provided.
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Just emailed them to inquire about my order, and they stated that since I haven't gotten it yet, I will be sent another one.
I hope the first wasn't lost in the mail or something. If I'm lucky I'll end up with two!
If I do get two, do I have to send one back?
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That is wonderful and terrifying feature.
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Google Chrome is telling me that the wallet verifier app needs new permissions. What's the story?
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I forgot to mention one thing on the survey that I really think is important. Bitcoin obviates false authority. That is the major reason that I am involved with and learning about bitcoin. Please make a point to put that in the database somewhere.
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I think one of the distinctions between this and the ellet is that the bitcoincard promotes a bitcoin community, while the ellet tries to engage and maintain the status quo. Obviously the ellet will likely be more successful as a device if it delivers on its promise, but bitcoincard would more than likely engender a more philosophically like minded market/ecosystem. In any case, I still doubt that meatspace is the right place for bitcoin right now, but it is always exciting to see these developments.
I agree wholeheartedly in everything you said, although I think you have a very immature idea of what "statis quo" even means. By your definition I wonder if you think Bitcoin Magazine "tries to maintain the status quo" by making it more available to people in Barnes & Noble, which doesn't accept bitcoin.  Obviously, using old media, via traditional printing and distribution to large establishment chain stores is in a way maintaining the status quo. (Actually, ironically, I also find it quite anachronistic!) As an idealist, it is not something I agree with entirely, but realistically and practically I understand it and cannot really criticize it. The world will not change in an instant, and I do appreciate any change that in the long run helps to make society better for everyone. I am glad that you and the rest of the bitcoin community are engaging in this shift, and any criticism I levy is not against any one person or product, but the underlying assumptions of the way the world works right now. We are all victims of culture, and it is ultimately inescapable. Hopefully more people begin to understand that, and push the boundaries of what they think is possible. |
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