Hello all! I’m thrilled to announce this project after years of being “on the shelf” and now months of preparation.
PREORDERS OPEN NOW:https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2451174.0A new type of collectable:
The KryptoKap Dice(KryptoKaps or just Kaps)
THE BASALT STONE KAP PICS ARE IN:It's crunch time!
And here's some that better show the finish and dimensions, before and after silver paint... oops they're upside down 
These samples have a couple differences from the final production version. The KP stamp will have to be removed from the stone versions. As you can see it is just too finely detailed. The COAs will have a raised stamped seal, so the KP stamp will still show up there. Also the bezels will be a bit sharper as illustrated by this quick little sketch:
Here's the display stand concept art and the pouches the kaps themselves will come in. Note there will be a laser engraved "Kryptopath's KryptoKaps" design on the front of the black stand.
The idea is the Kap will rest either with an edge facing down, or a point facing down. Whatever the customer decides.
KryptoKap Dice are collectable dice, featuring cryptocurrency symbols instead of dots or numbers, with most made out of solid marble, and some of metal.Marble might have too many impurities to work with. Manufacturer is trying basalt. Basalt pics should be available on Tuesday.Each side will feature the symbol of the cryptocurrency as related to its position on the 'Market Cap Dominance' chart. The chart is read at 12:01 AM on the first of the month, and can be found here:
https://coinmarketcap.com/charts/For example this first edition of October 2017 will be:
Bitcoin - #1 (along with month, year and KP stamp)
Ethereum - #2
Bitcoin cash - #3
Ripple - #4
Litecoin - #5
Dash - #6
In short, the bigger the coin, the lower the roll
You'll notice the Ripple logo's replacement with XRP. This is due to Ripple not releasing their logos under a CC license. Ethereum and Dash have released their logos under CC licenses.
https://www.ethereum.org/assetshttps://www.dash.org/graphics/There will be a new edition for every month, and the design will be adjusted (or not) based on changes to the chart over time. The change we see from October to November is simply Ripple and Bitcoin Cash have switched places.
These will be a fun and unique way to visualize the changing cryptocurrency landscape over time. Each edition will include a short write up of the events of the past month and draw attention to notable changes in the design. Perfect for those wanting to display historical representations of the most disruptive technology of our time. It’s been a wild ride so far, and it will be cool to watch how the market changes these over time.
The bulk of these will be stone, with the designs laser etched in. These are the more affordable collectable pieces that people can feel more comfortable handling and rolling them, should they choose.
The higher-end dice will be made of metal (not quite sure what kind yet). The metal versions will include silver and gold plated, as well as hopefully one day solid silver. These metal versions will all include unique-numbered Certificates Of Authenticity.
These first ones in stone feature a simpler design than what will be possible with metal. The designs for these are done, but as it is now I need to secure more funding before I can get metal samples made and the production rolling on those. So I’m looking forward to being able to make some much more intricate designs. (As well as plenty of opportunities for hidden references in the binary background… stuff like that)
Here’s what makes these awesome and will keep them awesome:
- Each COA-bearing edition will have the same number of releases forever. I.E. there will only be 100 silver plated, 50 gold plated, 10 solid silver, or something to that effect for October, that many for November and so on.. While the numbers per edition remain the same, the prices are likely to change with demand. These numbers will be finalized after I get a feel for interest in the product.
- Once this project begins paying for itself, a portion of profits will be donated to local charities. Most of which will go toward meeting needs as they come up, but some will remain in bitcoin holdings to be saved for a period of time and then may be used by such charities. A couple bucks per Kap today might be a couple hundred in 10 years. At least that’s the idea.
- Here’s where it might get a little confusing. The plan is to follow a schedule for releases of current and previous months. Once production capacity allows, I will be releasing backdated months in reverse order from October 2017. Say for example come February, when I release the January 2018 edition, I will at the same time release the September 2017. Then around March I release the February 2018 and the August 2017. Then March 2018 and July 2017, April ‘18 and June ‘17, May ‘18 and May ‘17 and so on.
TIMELINE HAS BEEN PUSHED BACK.
Once we've got pictures of some good stuff, and are ready to start mass production, I'll state an opening time for preorders in the near future, and will open a thread for those at that time.
Latest from the manufacturer is 'pictures hopefully by tuesday'.
People ready to make preorders can refresh snipe that thread I guess if they really want low numbers. But it will be fair. I'll try to be as on-the-dot as possible.Pics are in and pre-orders open soon----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Because this is my first product, finances are tight, and getting off the ground is invaluable, I’m packing on the incentives to place a pre-order with minerjones as escrow. Note I won’t be opening pre-orders until I see pictures that confirm excellent quality. These first pictures are clearly not enough. While ideally I'd have the dice already in hand before opening pre-orders,
however If I wait until I have them in my hands due to manufacturing and shipping time they might not arrive in time for the holidays. These will make great gifts, so we've gotta meet Santa's deadline!
If the samples arrive on Monday then the Christmas deadline will be easily met. - Pre-orders cost $15 per stone Kap - the in-stock price will be $20.
- These Pre-order stone editions will all come with unique “first edition preorder COAs”. COAs will not be issued to general release marble editions, and will be reserved for the metal, and special issue editions such as for notable events like the Genesis Block, 10K Pizza, the First Halvening, etc. etc.
-I will not be placing a limit on the number of pre-orders, so if you want 10, feel free to order 10, but who knows how many “pre-orders” will end up existing.
-I will not be reserving any numbers of COAs beyond 0001-0010 I will be keeping for myself and gifts. It’s first come first served. - Also included will be a signed letter of thanks for being the awesome people to help launch KryptoKaps
- Some nice laser engraved display stands are being produced in the near future as well. All pre-orders will be entitled to $5 off on those.
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In this section I’ll be updating you all on the latest happenings.
11/7 - The pictures of the samples seem like they need a touch up. We’ll keep at it until they look good!
11/7 8:50 pm - the manufacturer it's trying the design on basalt now.
11/13 - Pics of basalt samples are around the corner. The timeline for pre-order opening has been pushed back. See latest comment for procedure.
11/18 - latest from the manufacturer is 'hopefully by Tuesday'
11/21 - Pics are in and looking good. Pre-orders to open at 12:00 PM PST Thursday 11/23/17
11/22 - Samples will hopefully be in my hands on Monday. Soon after that I will be closing the pre-orders, and begin mass production of them.
11/23 - Pre-Orders are open!
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2451174.0Coming up next: display stand concept art
Here are some things to look forward to:
Website - under construction
Metal Versions - Designs complete, manufacturing will have to wait for funding.
