Version 0.124a is now out
*Updates:
The AiBlocks network was being attacked by a flood attack that caused issues connecting and synchronizing.
Basically, the attacker was submitting huge mined blocks (100MB+) with header info that tricked the network into thinking the blocks were only 500KB (The maximum acceptable block size), and therefore accepted these huge blocks, and tried to add them to the blockchain. Initially, this stopped anyone from connecting do to it creating an invalid chain. We then modified the protocol in version 0.121b to deny such block for being added to the chain, temporarily stopping the attacker.
Then the attacker slightly changed up his method so the headers of his new huge blocks would still be accepted as valid, but our fail-safe stopped them from being added to the chain. This caused a huge slowdown in synchronizing and basically blocked every new user from synchronizing.
We have finally now in version 0.124a, created new fail-safes that block any type of block manipulation (or so we believe) and the network is running back at perfect efficiency.
If we encounter any problems like this in the future, we will continue to work hard stabilizing the network to prevent these possible future problems. We thank you all for you patience, and hope you enjoy a now-working AiBlocks Wallet.
Version 0.124a fixes:
#Added more fail-safes to block any type of block header manipulation, stopping the flood attack that prevented users from synchronizing
#Fixed a few other connectivity issues.
If you have any issues, please post there here in the Github "Issues" page or contact us at our website.
Thank you for your continued interest.
Get the newest version on our Github page: https://github.com/aiblocks/aiblocks/releases
Introducing AiBlocks
A whole new world of possible applications with AI decision making.
Create custom tokens, smart contracts, and any type of application with artificial intelligence at the core of each program
Origin
AiBlocks was originally a fork of Ethereum Classic. An attempt to bring AI to decentralized applications.
Starting in 2015, our team has been developing an artificial intelligence protocol specifically designed to grow and and adapt to the latest blockchain technology. We have since integrated our AI protocol into a whole new system of AI powered decentralized applications, running on our growing network - AiBlocks.
AI powered Decentralized Network
Every node on the network makes the AI smarter, faster, and more robust.
Create smart contracts, ICOs, tokens, ĐApps, etc. with the ability to have real-time intelligent decision making coded into the core.
Develop applications that evolve and adapt with an ever growing collective intelligence.
A chance for everyone to get involved
There are many ways for everyone to get involved, whether tech savvy or just learning.
Start off by receiving 5,000 AIBX upon completing the 5 minute AiBlocks AirDrop quiz.
You can also start mining coins, browse ĐApps published by other users, check out tutorials and examples, and much more.
Get started now with the AiBlocks wallet. Start mining coins right away with the easy to use built-in miner. Visit the Developer Center and browse through published ĐApps, or browse through the many different tutorials and examples to learn how to create and publish your own token, ICO, smart contract or AI powered application.
AiBlocks AirDrop Quiz
To spread AIBX to as many users as possible, we have decided to run an AirDrop Quiz. Simply answer the five question quiz to receive the AirDrop reward of 5,000 AIBX. This offer ends when the AIBX AirDrop reserve is empty or on August 1st; Which ever comes first.
*All data is collected anonymously and never shared
Other Features
AiBlocks is new and has yet to develop into the huge AI network that we believe it to be in the future. Among the features already described, AiBlocks has some other features that allow for more specific and advanced application development.
*ASIC resistant, CPU based mining algorithmMost ASIC resistant algorithms are achieved by requiring a lot of memory, which when implemented on an ASIC, translates to needing lots of physical area on the chip. AiBlocks uses a PoW algorithm that uses little memory, and has zero GPU advantage. This is achieved by using a smart blocks algorithm. Each block mined requires a different type of PoW work (An Ethash Hybrid) to be completed by the CPU, mixing it up unpredictably and effectively stopping ASICs and GPU mining. The block time target is 10 seconds with a reward system similar to Ethereum's.
*Complete privacy when moving fundsWith the optional use of Zero-knowledge Proof transactions (for sending/receiving transactions only), you can move tokens around with complete privacy. Originally implemented in Zcash, zk-SNARKs technology can be used when sending/receiving AiBlocks (AIBX) as well as sending/receiving any token on the AiBlocks Network (if correctly implemented - see the examples/tutorials in the Developer Center).
*Instant TransactionsTransactions can be programmed to work like NANO, allowing for instant transactions of AIBX or AiBlocks tokens. If AiBlocks wallet is set to Instant Transaction mode (or a token is created with Instant Transactions enabled), the AiBlocks wallet will pre-cache the anti-spam Proof of Work for the next transaction once a transaction is sent, making transactions instantaneous.
*Fair start - No ICO or premineAiBlocks started without any ICO or pre-mine or croud source, which says a lot about the network's strength and longevity. There is an airdrop period so that AIBX tokens are distributed to a wide variety of users, however all of the tokens given away are fairly mined using paid cloud mining resources.
*Upcoming: Complete CompatibilityIn the near future, AiBlocks will be used on any system, including macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, and Android. Create ĐApps on your mobile device and use them with your work's PC network - or vise verse. Complete compatibility is something we hope to achieve by the beginning of 2019.
AiBlocks Coin Specs
Name: AiBlocks
Ticker: AIBX
Algorithm: Ethash Rotating Hybrid
Premine/ICO: NO
Max Supply: 210,000,000
Block Target Time: 10 Seconds
Initial PoW Reward: 500 AIBX + Gas
*First 1100 blocks have 0.005 AIBX reward to prevent instamine.More About AiBlocks AI
As our network grows, we expect the collective intelligence of our AI to grow smarter and more advanced. Of course as it's in its early stages of growth, we can mostly except it to only solve simple problems, like "A, B, C, or D", or "How much, when, or who" decisions.
For one example - we have an example program you can download in the Developer Center of a Quiz in which the AI application judges text answers and rewards the different participants a different amount of tokens depending on quality/validity of the answers. It does this by taking the text answers and splitting them apart into machine-understandable statements. It then judges the quality/validity of these statements against huge amounts of data that the AiBlocks network is plugged into.
As the AiBlocks network grows, the amount of accessible data will increase, as well as the quality of the data, and the practical application of the data.
Some other examples of merits we have already achieved with AiBlocks include Self-moderating forums, intuitive web security programs, data management, and many other simple to moderately simple tasks that currently take so many companies many soon-to-be unnecessary work hours.
As AiBlocks network becomes more advanced, so will the capabilities of the type of problems it will be able to solve.
