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

[Solarminer]

And now, I announce the first ever automated block checking and restart script for your masternodes.

Code:

 
#!/bin/bash
blockold=$(/home/dash/dash-cli getinfo | grep "blocks" | grep -Eo '[0-9]{6,100}')
while true
do
sleep 1000
blocknew=$(/home/dash/dash-cli getinfo | grep "blocks" | grep -Eo '[0-9]{6,100}')
if [ $blocknew -gt $blockold ]
then
blockold=$blocknew
else
tail -n 30 /home/dash/.dash/debug.log >> crash.log
/home/dash/dash-cli stop
sleep 30
pkill -9 dashd
sleep 10
/home/dash/dashd
sleep 60
blockold=$(/home/dash/dash-cli getinfo | grep "blocks" | grep -Eo '[0-9]{6,100}')
fi
done

This program grabs the current block. Then waits 16 minutes(longest block I found was about 13 minutes) and checks that block. If the new block is bigger it stores the new block as the old and waits another 16 minutes. If the old block is not bigger we assume dashd is locked up. It first logs the last 30 lines of the debug.log and tries to shutdown nicely. And if that doesn't work it kills the process. Then restarts and finds blocks again. This should also restart the dashd if it doesn't get any output(like if it isn't running).

So for those with more than one masternode on a server, you should change dashd to dashd1, dashd2, etc. Then use pkill -9 dashd1, dashd2, etc. If you just use dashd it will shut anything down with dashd in it. If there is any interest, I could make a script for multiple nodes.

Start from crontab or with screen.  Go back a dozen pages for more info on those options.

[moocowmoo]

Agreed. But how do I implement this with the QT ? Is this currently possible, or a future possible feature ?

Not currently possible. (We'd have inherited it if it was in bitcoin core, alas not there either.)

I balance the two technologies.

bip32 addresses for my masternodes, a.k.a. long-term storage
win-qt for day-to-day dash (small amounts)

I've built a tutorial for building your own address/key chains here:

http://en.wiki.dashninja.pl/wiki/DIY_Deterministic_Addresses

If you're not familiar with how wif's work, it's pretty simple.
A wif is the private key that controls the coin at an address.
If you have the wif, you can import it into (just about) any wallet and control (move) the coin.

The library 'pycoin' and the command line 'ku' build wif's (and their associated addresses) for you to use as you see fit.

See the links at the bottom of that wiki page for more detailed info about bip32.

[UdjinM6]

I did the same thing, with Litecoin, when I first started! Freaked me out thinking that all my coins got stolen! Now I always reuse an existing address for change.

There is a it's a good idea to use fresh change addresses.
Although, we won't have to worry about the problem for years to come.

Once an address has been /sent from/ its public key is visible on the network.
Eventually, years from now, a quantum computer may be able to compute the private key of that address given it's public key.
But, since addresses are /hashes of/ public keys, un-sent-from addresses are not susceptible to this particular attack.
 

I've proposed for some time now a feature to be able to add a static change address to the config file. Obviously this has potential anonymity issues, but on the other side of the scope it brings great benefits for many different types of operations out there. Be it at a private or corporate level.  

The proper way to manage this is with deterministic address chains. (BIP32/BIP44)
Best of both worlds. Fresh addresses and absolute certainty your funds lie within your chain/your control.

 Agreed. But how do I implement this with the QT ? Is this currently possible, or a future possible feature ?

bitcoin devs are on it https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/pulls?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Apr+is%3Aopen+bip32

[flailing Junk]

Why bitcoin wisdom completelly removed DASh?

This one still works.

https://bitcoinwisdom.com/markets/cryptsy/drkbtc

[TanteStefana2]

TAO'S DASHCUREX.COM GUIDE FOR DUMMIES:

- Create account at Dashcurex.com
- Fill out profile information.
- Under Settings, find Export Profile to Bitcurex.
- You now have an account at Bitcurex with the same login info.
- Buy Dash: Send Bitcoin to Bitcurex. Under Balances, click send to Dashcurex. Your BTC arrive in Dashcurex immediately.
- Sell Dash: Send Dash to Dashcurex. Sell for BTC. Under balances, click send to Bitcurex. Your BTC arrive at Bitcurex immediately. Withdraw as normal. (First time addresses must wait 48 hrs.)

Note 1. You can be logged into the two sites simultaneously.
Note 2. I have asked for a switch to Bitcurex feature, or the ability to send BTC from Dashcurex. I'm sure that functionality will come eventually.

Tao

I can't  help but wonder why it's not all under one roof?  Do they have a BCT thread?  I'd love to get to know what they're all about.  Thanks Tao!

[Minotaur26]

Hi guys, we need to translate the latest most updated Dash mining guides to Chinese... we are ready for that...  Could someone guide me to the best and most updated mining guides?

[TaoOfSaatoshi]

TAO'S DASHCUREX.COM GUIDE FOR DUMMIES:

- Create account at Dashcurex.com
- Fill out profile information.
- Under Settings, find Export Profile to Bitcurex.
- You now have an account at Bitcurex with the same login info.
- Buy Dash: Send Bitcoin to Bitcurex. Under Balances, click send to Dashcurex. Your BTC arrive in Dashcurex immediately.
- Sell Dash: Send Dash to Dashcurex. Sell for BTC. Under balances, click send to Bitcurex. Your BTC arrive at Bitcurex immediately. Withdraw as normal. (First time addresses must wait 48 hrs.)

Note 1. You can be logged into the two sites simultaneously.
Note 2. I have asked for a switch to Bitcurex feature, or the ability to send BTC from Dashcurex. I'm sure that functionality will come eventually.

Tao

I can't  help but wonder why it's not all under one roof?  Do they have a BCT thread?  I'd love to get to know what they're all about.  Thanks Tao!

They have a thread on DCT under "exchanges". The reason that they have to use Bitcurex I do not know, but it's no biggie for me as the transfer is instantaneous. Also, in the future they may drop this.

The reason I think they should get a healthy share of Dash volume is because they are setting up a Dash-only exchange, and they will be supporting our technology by implementing InstantX. You will be able to send, and set up an order in seconds. They are an established exchange and I found the experience smooth.

[qwizzie]

Why bitcoin wisdom completelly removed DASh?

This one still works.

https://bitcoinwisdom.com/markets/cryptsy/drkbtc

If it doesnt work correctly then follow these steps :

* go to : https://www.4proxy.us/
* copy and paste https://bitcoinwisdom.com/markets/cryptsy/drkbtc in the "enter URL here"
* unclick "[default] include mini URL-form on every page"
* click browse

Or install extension "browsec" in your Google Chrome and set it to an USA server


 

[GhostPlayer]

There is no one interesting in Dash art.
Even on discount.
Paintings and sculptures will be "overwritten".
I will just replace a logo on paintings and sculptures.
Unfortunately, I need to switch to another coin, Sia ,Ethereum, Bitshares....... to try to make a sale.

This is the last chance to get some of my artworks.

Thanks everyone for support.
 

 Oh man, that is just not cool !!

 Not talking about you, one of my best friends is a painter, and I do music professionally too... It totally get your frustration. The arts as so undervalued.

 Plus, these are NOT expensive at all!

 Would the community be interested in crowdfunding one of these as gift to Evan for his continuous cyborg-like work?

 "Dash Peaks" is absolutely gorgeous!! Love the tickers, brilliant idea for a sculpted painting!

[Lebubar]

There is no one interesting in Dash art.
Even on discount.
Paintings and sculptures will be "overwritten".
I will just replace a logo on paintings and sculptures.
Unfortunately, I need to switch to another coin, Sia ,Ethereum, Bitshares....... to try to make a sale.

This is the last chance to get some of my artworks.

Thanks everyone for support.
 

 Oh man, that is just not cool !!

 Not talking about you, one of my best friends is a painter, and I do music professionally too... It totally get your frustration. The arts as so undervalued.

 Plus, these are NOT expensive at all!

 Would the community be interested in crowdfunding one of these as gift to Evan for his continuous cyborg-like work?

 "Dash Peaks" is absolutely gorgeous!! Love the tickers, brilliant idea for a sculpted painting!

Evan already bought one. It has been propose to buy one to Evan long time ago, but he said that he already got one.
This month there is only 2 budget that will pass so far, so why not budget proposal?

[GhostPlayer]

There is no one interesting in Dash art.
Even on discount.
Paintings and sculptures will be "overwritten".
I will just replace a logo on paintings and sculptures.
Unfortunately, I need to switch to another coin, Sia ,Ethereum, Bitshares....... to try to make a sale.

This is the last chance to get some of my artworks.

Thanks everyone for support.
 

 Oh man, that is just not cool !!

 Not talking about you, one of my best friends is a painter, and I do music professionally too... It totally get your frustration. The arts as so undervalued.

 Plus, these are NOT expensive at all!

 Would the community be interested in crowdfunding one of these as gift to Evan for his continuous cyborg-like work?

 "Dash Peaks" is absolutely gorgeous!! Love the tickers, brilliant idea for a sculpted painting!

Evan already bought one. It has been propose to buy one to Evan long time ago, but he said that he already got one.
This month there is only 2 budget that will pass so far, so why not budget proposal?

 LOL just woke up and didn't even think about that!   

[Lebubar]

There is no one interesting in Dash art.
Even on discount.
Paintings and sculptures will be "overwritten".
I will just replace a logo on paintings and sculptures.
Unfortunately, I need to switch to another coin, Sia ,Ethereum, Bitshares....... to try to make a sale.

This is the last chance to get some of my artworks.

Thanks everyone for support.
 

Would the community be interested in crowdfunding one of these as gift to Evan for his continuous cyborg-like work?

 "Dash Peaks" is absolutely gorgeous!! Love the tickers, brilliant idea for a sculpted painting!

Evan already bought one. It has been propose to buy one to Evan long time ago, but he said that he already got one.
This month there is only 2 budget that will pass so far, so why not budget proposal?

 LOL just woke up and didn't even think about that!   

Crowdfunding... This is so, soooo 2014  .

[alex-ru]

There is no one interesting in Dash art.
Even on discount.
Paintings and sculptures will be "overwritten".
I will just replace a logo on paintings and sculptures.
Unfortunately, I need to switch to another coin, Sia ,Ethereum, Bitshares....... to try to make a sale.

This is the last chance to get some of my artworks.

Thanks everyone for support.
 

 Oh man, that is just not cool !!

 Not talking about you, one of my best friends is a painter, and I do music professionally too... It totally get your frustration. The arts as so undervalued.

 Plus, these are NOT expensive at all!

 Would the community be interested in crowdfunding one of these as gift to Evan for his continuous cyborg-like work?

 "Dash Peaks" is absolutely gorgeous!! Love the tickers, brilliant idea for a sculpted painting!

Evan already bought one. It has been propose to buy one to Evan long time ago, but he said that he already got one.
This month there is only 2 budget that will pass so far, so why not budget proposal?

I believe that giving "Dash paintings" for ALL DASH team members will be VERY good long-term investment for all Dash community and will be supported by MN OPs. 

[tombtc]

Does anyone have any date when we start the PR for the budget money? Everyone just keeps saying "soon".

[patrolman]

There is no one interesting in Dash art.
Even on discount.
Paintings and sculptures will be "overwritten".
I will just replace a logo on paintings and sculptures.
Unfortunately, I need to switch to another coin, Sia ,Ethereum, Bitshares....... to try to make a sale.

This is the last chance to get some of my artworks.

Thanks everyone for support.
 

 Oh man, that is just not cool !!

 Not talking about you, one of my best friends is a painter, and I do music professionally too... It totally get your frustration. The arts as so undervalued.

 Plus, these are NOT expensive at all!

 Would the community be interested in crowdfunding one of these as gift to Evan for his continuous cyborg-like work?

 "Dash Peaks" is absolutely gorgeous!! Love the tickers, brilliant idea for a sculpted painting!

Evan already bought one. It has been propose to buy one to Evan long time ago, but he said that he already got one.
This month there is only 2 budget that will pass so far, so why not budget proposal?

I believe that giving "Dash paintings" for ALL DASH team members will be VERY good long-term investment for all Dash community and will be supported by MN OPs. 

And how about a nice new pair of shoes each too? I know I always feel like the duck's nuts in a new pair of shoes   

[eduffield]

Does anyone have any date when we start the PR for the budget money? Everyone just keeps saying "soon".

I think soon has changed to "now", we've already spent thousands. There's so much in the works, it's hard to keep track of

[Lebubar]

Does anyone have any date when we start the PR for the budget money? Everyone just keeps saying "soon".

I think soon has changed to "now", we've already spent thousands. There's so much in the works, it's hard to keep track of

Did we have a Thread (on dashtalk), with all info about how the dash are used for this budget? And where we can find all informations about this PR? I hope that this budget will pass for several month, and like this we can have informations about this budget.

[stealth923]

DASH – The First Decentralized Autonomous Organization?


http://cointelegraph.com/news/115264/dash-the-first-decentralized-autonomous-organization

[Shrikez]

DASH – The First Decentralized Autonomous Organization?


http://cointelegraph.com/news/115264/dash-the-first-decentralized-autonomous-organization

nice infomercial

[alex-ru]

And where we can find all informations about this PR?

As it was stated here:
"Of course, we will need to be somewhat discreet about what level of detail we promote. In some cases, publishing the full details of our strategy could hinder its effectiveness. Also, in such a highly competitive environment as crypto, some initiatives must be private at least until they go live (or it could cost us “first-mover” advantages). For both reasons, some parts of the promotion initiatives will necessitate confidentiality."

I think the right way is - evaluate PR effectiveness by results.

So if everybody sees good results (in Media, in additional promo-materials and so on) - it means we are on the right track.

If we can't see results (in long-term) - this means PR budget was spent inefficiently and corrections are needed...