[ANN][DASH] Dash (dash.org) | First Self-Funding Self-Governing Crypto Currency

[solowhizkid]

Dash iOS wallet gets Uphold integration after exchange removed withdrawal fee

https://eng.ambcrypto.com/dash-ios-wallet-gets-uphold-integration-after-exchange-removed-withdrawal-fee/

#dash_force

[NibiruHybrid]

Dash Accepted at CryptoRefills For Hundreds of International Gift Cards

CryptoRefills, a gift card/voucher for cryptocurrency website, has recently integrated Dash thanks to the work of Dash Next and will enable consumers to spend at many more locations via gift cards and vouchers purchased with Dash.

CryptoRefills gives consumers from 180 countries and 600 mobile service providers the ability to purchase mobile top ups and consumers from many more countries the option to buy gift cards for music/video streaming, games/apps and hotel stays and flights all available to be purchased in Dash. Felix Mago, Co-Founder of Dash NEXT and Dash Thailand highlighted in the press release how the integration furthers mass adoption since it greatly expands the number of merchants where consumers can spend Dash.

Read more - https://dashnews.org/dash-accepted-at-cryptorefills-for-hundreds-of-international-gift-cards/

[NibiruHybrid]

Dash Text Expands SMS Wallet to Spain, Telegram Integration to All Americas

Dash Text has expanded SMS wallet service to Spain and its Telegram integration to almost all of North and South America as the service eyes global connectivity.

Read more - https://dashnews.org/dash-text-expands-sms-wallet-to-spain-telegram-integration-to-all-americas/

[Tungi17]

Overview of Mainnet Stress Test and Dash Core v0.14.0.3 Release

https://blog.dash.org/overview-of-mainnet-stress-test-and-dash-core-v0-14-0-3-release-db6b978da42c

[Tungi17]

Dash has been supported on a new web-app of ADAMANT – anonymous messenger built on blockchain – for storage and instant in-chat transfers. Try at https://msg.adamant.im/. Zero identification required
(iOS App Dash integration coming soon)

[solowhizkid]

Dash Releases Upgrade In Response to Newly Exposed Vulnerabilities

https://cointelegraph.com/news/dash-releases-upgrade-in-response-to-newly-exposed-vulnerabilities

#dash_force


Are Decentralized Autonomous Organizations Back? - DASH DAO

https://cryptonews.com/exclusives/are-decentralized-autonomous-organizations-back-4455.htm

#dash_force

[afbitcoins]

Despite CEO Claims, Dash Isn’t Really the ‘Most Used’ Crypto in Venezuela

https://www.coindesk.com/despite-ceo-claims-dash-isnt-really-the-most-used-crypto-in-venezuela?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=coindesk&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=Organic%20

“Dash is the most used cryptocurrency in Venezuela,” said Ryan Taylor, CEO of Dashpay, as he stood on stage last May during CoinDesk’s Consensus event.

This statement has been repeated time and again by Dashpay, hinting that crypto is taking off in Venezuela’s economy.

But after investigating the true uptake of the crypto in Venezuela, this statement – while bold – isn’t quite true.

In 2018, 80 percent of merchants in Venezuela reportedly accepted dash.

CoinDesk is a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (“DCG”). DCG invests in cryptocurrencies and has ownership stakes in a number of blockchain startups, listed here.
https://dcg.co/portfolio/

(Not to be confused with Dash Core Group, also DCG)

If you wonder why coinbase exchange lists zcash but not dash. Look to Digital Currency Group. If you wonder why positive Dash news is ignored by the coindesk new site, yet negative news is published look to Digital Currency Group.

Coindesk claim to act independently of their owner, Digital Currency Group. Believe that if you may.

[afbitcoins]

Overview of Mainnet Stress Test and Dash Core v0.14.0.3 Release

https://blog.dash.org/overview-of-mainnet-stress-test-and-dash-core-v0-14-0-3-release-db6b978da42c

That was really interesting. I guess thanks to whoever loaded the network with these transactions. You made Dash stronger.

[NibiruHybrid]

Dash Transaction Spike Uncovers Limitations Patched in New 0.14.0.3 Release

On August 7th, there was roughly a million transactions of very small sizes and fees, which resulted in an investigation by Dash Core Group and subsequent updates to make the network more robust.

Pasta, a Dash Core developer, explained the subsequent investigation to discover the cause of the transactions.

Read more - https://dashnews.org/dash-transaction-spike-uncovers-limitations-patched-in-new-0-14-0-3-release/

[Diegox]

So was it a planned stress test of Dash network or some 3rd party tried to attack it?

[qwizzie]

So was it a planned stress test of Dash network or some 3rd party tried to attack it?

Link : https://dashnews.org/dash-transaction-spike-uncovers-limitations-patched-in-new-0-14-0-3-release/

it appears that the artificial load on the Dash network was either a stress test by someone outside of the Dash developer community or was an attempted attack.

Either way, i think it provided Dash Core Team a good opportunity to observe the impact and make adjustments where necessary.
Which is more difficult to simulate on Testnet, due to the limitations of Testnet.

[qwizzie]

For those interested, i created a little poll in the altcoins discussion section :

Is Coindesk biased in its reporting on altcoins ?
Link : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5176229.0

Could be interesting to see how other crypto projects feel about this.
Please vote if you are interested. Also i'm looking for some clear motivations in the comments of that poll.
 

[NibiruHybrid]

Dash Podcast 117 - Feat. Omer Batan Founder of Dash Embassy Turkey

Video re-post of episode 117 of the Dash News podcast. This week’s special guest was Omer Batan the Founder of Dash Embassy Turkey. We discuss the economic crisis in Turkey and how it’s impacting the average person on the ground. We also learn more about the mission objective of Dash Embassy Turkey and how they plan to encourage Dash adoption.

Watch or listen to podcast: https://dashnews.org/dash-podcast-117-feat-omer-batan-founder-of-dash-embassy-turkey/

[NibiruHybrid]

This Week In Dash: August 12th – August 17th

This week has been another very productive and eventful week for Dash as it progresses towards becoming digital cash. Continuing reading to get a summary of the week.

Read more - https://dashnews.org/this-week-in-dash-august-12th-august-17th/

[aigeezer]

Re crypto use in Venezuela - the classic case in such circumstances is "bad money drives out good", meaning that people would be more likely to dump something they perceive to be losing value rapidly (Bolivars) and to hodl something they perceive to retain value (Dash, for example). So, while merchants might accept Dash, most people would rather hang on to it than give it to a merchant if it is a useful store of value. It's usually the junk money that is in mass circulation, not the "good stuff". It's early days yet - see what happens once merchants stop accepting Bolivars.

[NibiruHybrid]

What the Theft of a BBC Reporter’s $30,000 in Ethereum Shows About Cryptocurrency

Last week, BBC contributor Monty Mumford lost $30,000 of Ethereum. This came after a logical thought process: invest in the future of digital finance, look up how to securely store said investment, follow initial advice. This led to buying Ethereum, finding recommendations to store on one’s own wallet rather than an exchange, and save the private keys somewhere safe. That led to the MyEtherWallet web wallet being chosen, and private keys printed out on a sheet of paper… and saved in drafts in Gmail. That last part elicits a cringe from the crypto savvy, but a new user would have no idea that such an action was a major faux pas. Which perfectly illustrates a huge problem with the industry.

Read more - https://dashnews.org/what-the-theft-of-a-bbc-reporters-30000-in-ethereum-shows-about-cryptocurrency/

[solowhizkid]

Dash registers growth amid bearish trend, even as the virtual asset outperforms major coins

https://eng.ambcrypto.com/dash-registers-growth-amid-bearish-trend-even-as-the-virtual-asset-outperforms-major-coins/

#dash_force

[qwizzie]

Please update to v0.14.0.3, this upgrade is strongly recommended for all Masternodes !!

Masternodes Distribution per Reported Version


Link : https://blog.dash.org/overview-of-mainnet-stress-test-and-dash-core-v0-14-0-3-release-db6b978da42c

In response to the discoveries outlined above, 0.14.0.3 is being released. The release includes various bug fixes and improvements.
The upgrade is strongly recommended for all Masternodes and is also recommended for all users, exchanges, partners and full node operators.

Download : Please download from official source

[gembitz]

Re crypto use in Venezuela - the classic case in such circumstances is "bad money drives out good", meaning that people would be more likely to dump something they perceive to be losing value rapidly (Bolivars) and to hodl something they perceive to retain value (Dash, for example). So, while merchants might accept Dash, most people would rather hang on to it than give it to a merchant if it is a useful store of value. It's usually the junk money that is in mass circulation, not the "good stuff". It's early days yet - see what happens once merchants stop accepting Bolivars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mt3d5_g03I

 

#VenezuelaHodl

[Tungi17]

Dash registers growth amid bearish trend, even as the virtual asset outperforms major coins

https://eng.ambcrypto.com/dash-registers-growth-amid-bearish-trend-even-as-the-virtual-asset-outperforms-major-coins/