[Ideas] What's next for BTCC Mint?

[BTCC_Official]

Hi Everyone,

Now that we've finished making the pre-block halving coins (2 stars), we're gearing up for newer things!  Some things are already in the pipeline, but you can certainly also influence our future roadmap!

Two questions for you:

1) Guess what's coming next?  

2) What would you like to see from BTCC Mint?  Just name it, and we'll give it some thought!

thanks,
Bobby


P.S. Now that the 2-star products are all done, here are the official stats:

One Bitcoin, 2016 V Series:
- 100 Artists Proofs, Gold-plated alloy (blocks 394051, 394111, 405240, and 405251)
- 1,350 Titanium coins
- 25 Titanium coins, in "Twins" (blocks 413851 and 413852)
Total made: 1,475

Five Bitcoin, 2016 V Series:
- 5 Artists Proofs, "Baby" sized 43mm Titanium (block 416067)
- 500 Titanium coins
Total made: 505

Bitcoin Block, 2016 N Series:
- 93 Titanium blocks
- 1 Error block, double funding (blocks 418419 and 418427)
Total made: 94

Bitcoin Block, 2015 N Series:
- These were all mined in December of 2015, but saved until now, to make into Bitcoin Blocks
Total made: 16


PSA regarding Bitcoin Blocks:
- 2016 Bitcoin Blocks are almost all sold out; Just 3 left (out of 94)! and one Error double-block for auction!
- 2015 Bitcoin Blocks are on sale now, visit https://store.btcc.com/

[miffman]

I'm sure bitcoin halves are coming? 

[Hellot]

Some lower denomination coins would make your products more accessible to people here who can't afford whole coins.

[BTCC_Official]

Some lower denomination coins would make your products more accessible to people here who can't afford whole coins.

Specific suggestions please? 

[Hellot]

Some lower denomination coins would make your products more accessible to people here who can't afford whole coins.

Specific suggestions please? 

Do a poll here asking what people would prefer for a low denomination coin and then go with the majority.  I'm not sure what the sweet spot is between peoples wallets and making it worth your time so make the poll in a way that serves your ability to stay in business.

[BTCC_Official]

Some lower denomination coins would make your products more accessible to people here who can't afford whole coins.

Specific suggestions please? 

Do a poll here asking what people would prefer for a low denomination coin and then go with the majority.  I'm not sure what the sweet spot is between peoples wallets and making it worth your time so make the poll in a way that serves your ability to stay in business.

Great idea!

Done:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1574314.0

[bithalo]

Two questions for you:

1) Guess what's coming next?  

2) What would you like to see from BTCC Mint?  Just name it, and we'll give it some thought!

thanks,
Bobby

I'd really like to see you participate in my community project to sign labels for the Encyclopedia.  Right now, you're one of the final coin makers that I would really like to have join this project, because I feel BTCC Mint has made a big presence here in such a short amount of time.  

As far as coins go, anything that is under 1 BTC and more affordable.  These 5 and 25 BTC coins/bars are out of my budget.

Thanks

[miffman]

Also, coins made out of a different metal would be great too.

[TheNewAnon135246]

I've cast my vote and I'd love to see a 5 coin set of the lower denominations.

For example a 0.01 btc, 0.05 btc, 0.1 btc, 0.25 btc and 0.5 btc coin in a wooden box (just like the 5x5 btc set). Titanium bars (for example 1 BTC) would be cool as well.

[Blazed]

I would love to see a Platinum 1BTC coin released. I do not think anyone has dropped a Platinum coin yet.

[Zepher]

I've cast my vote and I'd love to see a 5 coin set of the lower denominations.

For example a 0.01 btc, 0.05 btc, 0.1 btc, 0.25 btc and 0.5 btc coin in a wooden box (just like the 5x5 btc set). Titanium bars (for example 1 BTC) would be cool as well.

Now THAT would be awesome. I second this fantastic idea.
A low denomination, numbered, 5 coin set is something that I think would go down extremely well.

Thanks

[BTCC_Official]

I would love to see a Platinum 1BTC coin released. I do not think anyone has dropped a Platinum coin yet.

The problem with Platinum is similar to the use of Gold and Silver, which I have mentioned before:

Essentially, certain countries have very strict restrictions on the import and export of precious metals, such as Gold and Silver.  The countries I can think of are USA and China, and possibly many more.  These rules affect our exporting (from China), and will affect how your country receives them via customs.  This is especially true of the precious metals get made into "coin" form, which could trigger real money mintage and currency issuance issues (regulatory and legal liabilities).

Basically, I foresee this as a whole mess that we really don't want to get into (unless we were our own government and had the banking of a central bank!)

Your thoughts?

Or, hope to get your understanding on this matter... that we're almost never going to be able to make and sell coins made of Gold, Silver, or Platinum.

The only exception would be for us to make them, and you come over here to pick them up in Shanghai.  For that, the production run would be really limited, and the costs and premiums could be quite high. 

Now, if there's enough interest, anything is possible.  If you guys really want it, please help gather people, pre-order, and we can consider doing a custom run for really low volumes, so that everything is pre-sold and paid for, and never listed on the store.

thanks,
Bobby

[AhmedAshraf]

Are 12.5 bitcoin blocks in your current plans?

[vizique]

I would love to see a Platinum 1BTC coin released. I do not think anyone has dropped a Platinum coin yet.

The problem with Platinum is similar to the use of Gold and Silver, which I have mentioned before:

Essentially, certain countries have very strict restrictions on the import and export of precious metals, such as Gold and Silver.  The countries I can think of are USA and China, and possibly many more.  These rules affect our exporting (from China), and will affect how your country receives them via customs.  This is especially true of the precious metals get made into "coin" form, which could trigger real money mintage and currency issuance issues (regulatory and legal liabilities).

Basically, I foresee this as a whole mess that we really don't want to get into (unless we were our own government and had the banking of a central bank!)

Your thoughts?

Or, hope to get your understanding on this matter... that we're almost never going to be able to make and sell coins made of Gold, Silver, or Platinum.

The only exception would be for us to make them, and you come over here to pick them up in Shanghai.  For that, the production run would be really limited, and the costs and premiums could be quite high.  

Now, if there's enough interest, anything is possible.  If you guys really want it, please help gather people, pre-order, and we can consider doing a custom run for really low volumes, so that everything is pre-sold and paid for, and never listed on the store.

thanks,
Bobby

there is ANOTHER way.....

Coins made in EU/USA and you apply holos and codes HERE....

This would make them easier to sell/move.

caveats would be  -
Dyes and stamps for production.
Confirmed order for precious metal coins - possibly paid upfront.
Security while you "create" them?
Storage of coins while waiting to be sent, you'd need a trusted person this side of the world. Not impossible but would require some work unless you have someone in mind already.


Viz

[coin@coin]

I'd really like to see you participate in my community project to sign labels for the Encyclopedia.

I vouch for this too, it would be awesome to have BTCC included in the signature edition.

[moonrock]

Low denomination coins. Bring in a .1 and .01.

Coins are great but its time for something new. I would like to see 1oz silver bars with bitcoins and half holo wrapping.

moonrock

[coin@coin]

Coin ideas, mmmmh, my name is coin@coin for a reason LOL

Precious metals I agree with BTCC here, anything to have them shipped safely and without killing it on customs fees I'm in favour.

Maybe other metals like brass, copper, various others which are unusual but could be original. Have you considered plating in silver, gold, antique brass, etc?
2 or 3 coins sets in different finishes, seems to be getting some traction from several current manufacturers. Plating shouldn't be an issue for shipping.

Have you seen the Satoricoin? Why don't you release some inexpensive "Casino Chip" like BTCC coins with low amounts, sold in sets of 10 or 20.
With some really cool designs! I'd love some of these.

Smaller denominations are best for my pockets too.

I think I've mentioned this before but a 12.5 BTC set made up of 5 coins with different denominations: 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 5 BTC, all from the same block totalling 12.5 BTC,
and if block reward is over 12.5 one of the coins gets the extra, each set will have slightly different BTC amount.

3 stars 12.5 BTC Blocks, but as someone else mentioned, even 1 BTC blocks or smaller denomination sets of blocks.

I like the idea of smaller denomination sets too from as low as 0.05 up to 1 BTC.

Also seen you guys can mint, some limited edition sets especially in lower denominations following a theme or an event... with different designs, numbered.
Animal series, zodiacal signs series, Chinese calendar series, PokemonGo series... I mean so many ideas out there. Can even have a form on your site to submit ideas the better ones get a prize

Also don't forget your coins look pretty nice I am so sure many would be willing to buy BTCC DIY coins.

Oh and finally "block rewards on demand". Someone pays for a 12.5 block or even 5 BTC, or 1... And they can specify the address where it is sent to.
They get the coin or block with hologram (DIY version) and they assemble it themselves.

[miffman]

Also, please don't flood your coins. Releasing many types of coins in a short space is going to kill the secondary market.

[BTCC_Official]

Are 12.5 bitcoin blocks in your current plans?

Yes!  We'll announce it on August 8, and start selling them right away. 

[BTCC_Official]

Also, please don't flood your coins. Releasing many types of coins in a short space is going to kill the secondary market.

Could you please elaborate on what you mean by this?