Black Arrow 28nm 100Ghash Bitcoin ASIC from $0.49/GH/s

[Phinnaeus Gage]

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I had a few shares of R17 in the DZ mining co-op. .45 BTC. I asked Matt for a refund at had it in 3 days. Although they provide terrible customer service, I believe he's legit. I've transferred orders and gotten refunds from Matt. He's not scamming anyone.

Looks to me like if Black Arrow is still planning on attending the Bitcoin conference in Austin, somebody else other than Matt Carson will be manning the booth, for I've already shown once how this scumbag can't be trusted.

Remember my post (now deleted, but saved) where I shown that Black Arrow's apology letter was copied and pasted from other sources? Well, are you ready to see C&P again, this time on Matt Carson's Cryptmint site?

https://www.cryptmint.com/index.php?main_page=about_us&zenid=560c63223ad705f3c76d81bc13fa63e0

About Us

Cryptmint was founded at the request of our customers who were seeking an online destination for purchasing precious metals combined with crypto-currency technology in an environment focused on security and service. From the ground up, Cryptmint was built to meet these needs.

We are a premier provider of custom made domestic bullion and numismatic coins located in the Texas and Colorado. Cryptmint is new to the minting world, but getting a lot of attention as a next generation physical cryptocoin minting company within the industry. Cryptmint is setting a new standard for quality and integrity in the manufacturing of precious metals, coin blanks, bullion products, medallions and coins for financial institutions, private corporations, community currencies, and micro nations. Our minting operation is geared to manufacture products to industry standards in brilliant un-circulated (BU) and proof-like or proof quality.

Our goal at Cryptmint, is to build and develop a reputation to provide you with products from a brand that symbolize superior security and purity. At Cryptmint we use the most talented artists, newest technology, and skilled workmanship to manufacture physical Bitcoins, Litecoins and other cryptocurrency precious metal wallets. We provide reliable and discreet shipping. When you make a purchase as important to your future as a precious metals investment, you need to be sure your delivery will make it to your door. To that end, we offer discreet shipping labels and take great care to wrap your product for a safe shipment--all at exceptionally low shipping rates.

The security of your personal information is of the utmost importance. Accordingly, Cryptmint offers a multi-layered approach for your protection: a secure shopping cart, high-grade encryption software, and SSL certificate. Trust is important in this business, so we assure you your credit card and personal information is completely safe. We will never sell or trade your information to any third party. Your trust in Provident Metals is supported by industry-leading security and unbeatable customer service.

http://www.providentmetals.com/why.html

Reliable and Discreet Shipping

When you make a purchase as important to your future as a precious metals investment, you need to be sure your delivery will make it to your door. To that end, we offer discreet shipping labels and take great care to wrap your product for a safe shipment--all at exceptionally low shipping rates.

Secure Online Purchasing

The security of your personal information is of the utmost importance. Accordingly, Provident Metals offers a multi-layered approach for your protection: a secure shopping cart, high-grade encryption software, and SSL certificate through Comodo. Trust is important in this business, so we assure you your credit card and personal information is completely safe. We will never sell or trade your information to any third party. Your trust in Provident Metals is supported by industry-leading security and unbeatable customer service.

http://worldbitcoin.us/?page_id=16

US2coin is new to the minting world, but getting a lot of attention as a next generation minting facility within the industry. US2coin is setting a new standard for quality and integrity in the manufacturing of precious metals, coin blanks, bullion products, medallions and coins for financial institutions, private corporations, community currencies, and micro nations. Our minting operation is geared to manufacture products to industry standards in brilliant un-circulated (BU) and proof-like or proof quality.

Our goal at US2coin is to build and develop a reputation to provide you with products from a brand that symbolize superiority and purity. At US2coin we use the most talented artists, newest technology, and skilled workmanship to manufacture our medallions.

We encourage you to contact us with your requirements, as we are confident that we will be able to assist you in the development of your concepts and produce your minted products to your highest satisfaction.

What the hell does any of this have to do with my post? Your wacky ass posts are getting more and more incoherent, sir.

Dude, because you said, "He's not scamming anyone." I just countered your assessment.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

What the hell does any of this have to do with my post? Your wacky ass posts are getting more and more incoherent, sir.

Matt Carson is Black Arrow's #1 reseller. I've shown where he lied about moving/not moving his warehouse. I've now shown where he gleaned text for his website. He's also the person that has access to all the tickets submitted to Black Arrow, possibly gleaning vital information that's probably not meant for his hookah smoked-filled eyes.

If this were any other motherfuckin' company, you, in your right fuckin' mind, wouldn't be conducting business with any of them fucks. But, since you probably have some vested interested in the whole ordeal, you opt to stick it up my ass. Well, dude, I'm sticking back, and I'm not backing down.

~Bruno Kucinskas

PS: I suggest that anybody who has miners hosted at Matt's warehouse in Colorado best get them moved outta there within the next 48 hours, otherwise they may be tied up in some evidence cage for quite a while. I'm just saying.

[sticky]

What the hell does any of this have to do with my post? Your wacky ass posts are getting more and more incoherent, sir.

Matt Carson is Black Arrow's #1 reseller. I've shown where he lied about moving/not moving his warehouse. I've now shown where he gleaned text for his website. He's also the person that has access to all the tickets submitted to Black Arrow, possibly gleaning vital information that's probably not meant for his hookah smoked-filled eyes.

If this were any other motherfuckin' company, you, in your right fuckin' mind, wouldn't be conducting business with any of them fucks. But, since you probably have some vested interested in the whole ordeal, you opt to stick it up my ass. Well, dude, I'm sticking back, and I'm not backing down.

~Bruno Kucinskas

PS: I suggest that anybody who has miners hosted at Matt's warehouse in Colorado best get them moved outta there within the next 48 hours, otherwise they may be tied up in some evidence cage for quite a while. I'm just saying.

At no point has anything been stuck anywhere. No homo here, bro.

And I get what you're saying with all the moving bullshit, and I admitted that the customer service is shit. My point is that I and many others have had good communication with Matt and received refunds, that's all. I'm not proclaiming the dude a saint, but until he proff positive disa-fuckin-ppears with all of his customer's money and BTC, you should lay off a little bit and give him a chance to deliver. If he he does not deliver, I'll be here bitchin' too, although I've already got my money back.

Deep breath. Chill.

[drewster]

Since it hasn't been posted here yet:

Dear Customers,
 
We have just received a call from VeriSilicon and they'll tape out in few hours.
The files have been validated by the 10 servers that have been working for the past 36 hours and they are ready for upload to Global Foundries.
Right now VeriSilicon is going through the review of each department to get the signatures required for tapeout. Once this is complete the files will be sent to Global Foundries.
 
We will update you once the files have been sent (tapeout).
 
Regards!
The Black Arrow Team.

Sweet!

[Badonkadonk]

Since it hasn't been posted here yet:

Dear Customers,
 
We have just received a call from VeriSilicon and they'll tape out in few hours.
The files have been validated by the 10 servers that have been working for the past 36 hours and they are ready for upload to Global Foundries.
Right now VeriSilicon is going through the review of each department to get the signatures required for tapeout. Once this is complete the files will be sent to Global Foundries.
 
We will update you once the files have been sent (tapeout).
 
Regards!
The Black Arrow Team.

Sweet!

thnx for that quote, so much fud and bullshit in here its giving me a headache trying to find something usefull 

[Bluebark]

I hope they get everything right. Every dept. is under pressure (that we created) to get these prints out to Global. People tend to make mistakes...under pressure.

[SirWizz]

I hope they get everything right. Every dept. is under pressure (that we created) to get these prints out to Global. People tend to make mistakes...under pressure.

Another great pearl of wisdom... so now if the chip doesn't work, it can't be BA's or Verisilicon's ineptitude but it will surely be our fault because we "created" this pressure!? 

Are you even aware that the tape out is 2 months late? Or let me ask a better question - did you actually think at all before posting the above message?

[Syke]

thnx for that quote, so much fud and bullshit in here its giving me a headache trying to find something usefull 

Agreed. Maybe BA should create an official moderated thread where they could post such announcements...

[Bluebark]

I hope they get everything right. Every dept. is under pressure (that we created) to get these prints out to Global. People tend to make mistakes...under pressure.

did you actually think at all before posting the above message?

Hmmm...let me Think about that....I would say...yes.

[coolmusic]

Hi, i'm a batch1 customer. In my opinion a lot of people here don't fully understand the terms and conditions of the preorders we put to BA and don't understand the risk of make an investment. As a customers whe have right to be angry about the delay and try to push to get the best posible compensation. But please stop the shit storm and the scam conspiracy theory.

[TechByPC]

I hope they get everything right. Every dept. is under pressure (that we created) to get these prints out to Global. People tend to make mistakes...under pressure.

did you actually think at all before posting the above message?

Hmmm...let me Think about that....I would say...yes.

You've got to be kidding me. There's way too much smoke in here for your health. Pressure is what makes the world go round. You want something done, you give the job to a busy person and he'll get it done. Give it to someone not busy and it will get put off. That's life. If you don't believe that, you're part of the recipient class who wants everything handed to them.

[Biomech]

I hope they get everything right. Every dept. is under pressure (that we created) to get these prints out to Global. People tend to make mistakes...under pressure.

Oh, I don't know about that. I've seen people do some of their very best work with a gun to their head. It's inspiring.

[Unacceptable]

I hope they get everything right. Every dept. is under pressure (that we created) to get these prints out to Global. People tend to make mistakes...under pressure.

Oh, I don't know about that. I've seen people do some of their very best work with a gun to their head. It's inspiring.

I'll agree on that, although that knife can cut both ways so I do see what he's saying.



What I am concerned about is time for benchmarking/quality testing/troubleshooting to ensure these things don't run for a week and melt into a pile of ooze.
 
Ah well, at this point it's not like I want to wait for all that either. 

Just get it done and get it out. 






wait, that sounds like my wife 

Wouldn't that be the other way around........got to get it out first...don't ya  

[bittymymitty]

Did tapeout ever happen??? I have not seen confirmation that it was accepted and sent to the foundry.

[raskul]

Did tapeout ever happen??? I have not seen confirmation that it was accepted and sent to the foundry.

nope

[blackarrow]

Minion ASIC - Tapeout complete
23/02/2014: We are happy to report that VeriSilicon has completed our Minion ASIC yesterday and taped out to Global Foundries today.
Black Arrow is working hard to improve the existing designs of our miners and ensure that the pre-ordered miners will be assembled and dispatched immediately after the chips arrive from the factory.

[nexus99]

Looks like Ill be getting these preorders one of these days :-)

[Starlightbreaker]

how long does it take from tapeout to delivery again?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

[Unacceptable]

how long does it take from tapeout to delivery again?

~2 months

If the don't need a respin..............or "clockbuffers"   

[necro_nemesis]

Minion ASIC - Tapeout complete
23/02/2014: We are happy to report that VeriSilicon has completed our Minion ASIC yesterday and taped out to Global Foundries today.
Black Arrow is working hard to improve the existing designs of our miners and ensure that the pre-ordered miners will be assembled and dispatched immediately after the chips arrive from the factory.

Thanks for the update. It would appear that after this significant event production decisive points should have greater predictability. Keep us apprised of developments.