[ANN] AIRcoin

[Radiostatic]

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It would be very nice if you would act like a professional dev team and use a different branch for your new client instead of merging it into the main branch. Had to download 200MB+ from github just to get the source, then when it's built I notice that it's the new client version which pretty much means that I can't sync with any nodes.

If you want pools set up by developers then act like developers.

Here's the getinfo from the github built client.

http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=9kiva9P5

And your prebuilt windows client

http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=zrt4qyep

Please notice the version number.

[AIRcoin]

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It would be very nice if you would act like a professional dev team and use a different branch for your new client instead of merging it into the main branch. Had to download 200MB+ from github just to get the source, then when it's built I notice that it's the new client version which pretty much means that I can't sync with any nodes.

If you want pools set up by developers then act like developers.

Here's the getinfo from the github built client.

http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=9kiva9P5

And your prebuilt windows client

http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=zrt4qyep

Please notice the version number.

It's a case of unfortunate timing while we update the new wallets. I've explained the issue to our lead developer, and the method by which we roll out new wallets and alterations to the source code will be changed in the future, and it was not our intent to waste any of your time or bandwidth.

If you want to offer personal criticism of what a professional development team is, Alexander's email is on the first post and I'm sure he'd be willing to hear what you have to say.

[AIRCOINDEV O]

Dev O here.  As stated, I'm working on the Github cloning time issue.  If you select the zip option however, you should be able to download it rather quickly as stated by another user.  The nodes are being updated as I type this, and the mandatory wallet update must be done before block 9108 (It was 9008, but I think users need more time) .  I'd be willing to take professionalism based criticism (and/or friendly advice) at my email, aircoindevo.teamaircoin.org.  Of course, pming me through this bitcointalk does no harm as well.  Please bear with us, as the cost of quick development is a large amount of data floating around that needs to be trimmed and consolidated.  I'm working on streamlining that process while still moving quickly with development.

EDIT: The 3.721 blocks are caused by the security 0.001 transaction fee (literally deemed free by the Litecoin developers in the source this coin is forked from) to deter micro-transactions from destabilizing the block-chain re-appearing randomly as a bonus to whomever finds the block the fee has attached to.

[ISAWHIM]

Nice.. so, that is used like a "signature"... blocks without that expected 0.001 fee attached are obviously running free in the wild, on the wrong chain, or attempting to 51% attack? Since they would not have that fee? (Not sure if it is "given/handed-out", or if it is "programmed/auto-reward" in the code.)

Still, nice.

Adding 0.001 to all my found blocks. JK.

Also, add a "mandatory update" notice... Might even want a specific thread for that, "just the client wallet". For wallet related issues, as opposed to "Aircoin" as a whole.

Possible thread title:
[INFO] AIRcoin mandatory wallet update (v0.3.x) and wallet issues.

Forking, node-failure, setup, transactions... you know... basic wallet issues. (Would delete old replies there as handled, to keep the off-topic crap down. Also as it updates to new versions.)

P.S. You should make wallets look for a "mandatory update" flag... If it sees the flag, it stops mining, or auto-rejects the blocks found so it never submits them. (As opposed to still submitting blocks to the others with outdated wallets, which would accept them. Also, as opposed to new wallets just rejecting the old wallets submitted blocks, which would cause a fork, as the old wallets continue to run in one isolated group.)

The flag would have to have a hashed version increment, tied to the seed, so it could not be "faked", which would stall the network by disabling miners everywhere with a fake mandatory update flag. Incremental is fine, does not need to have an actual version number, as it would not change with each version, just be worked into code/wallets that are new, when a "forced update" is required. Which would also stop any prior old versions from running.

Eg,
V0.3.1 MU#1
V0.3.2 MU#1
V0.3.3 MU#2 <- First actual mandatory update
V0.3.4 MU#2
V0.4.1 MU#2 <- Not forced, still compatible (down to V0.3.3)
V0.4.2 MU#3 <- Oops, not as compatible as you thought, same as v0.4.1, but forced flag set now.
etc..

Also... have you disabled the LTC version-update warning.. that will annoy everyone in the future if you did not. When LTC updates, your wallet may start complaining to "update your LTC wallet".

[Radiostatic]

http://188.226.144.143:9332/ 1% fee



Working P2Pool running stable on stratum protocol, supports getwork if you still run an old miner.
To connect use "cgminer -o 188.226.144.143:9332 -u <AIRAddress> -p password"

Tipbot for reddit might be coming soon too.

Donations and bounties go to AWSCv6gPfQFpLrvaGW9Rhn1PMHFLLXsCmE

Ill be pointing 1mhs at the P2Pool to get it going.

Thanks

[AIRcoin]

http://188.226.144.143:9332/ 1% fee



Working P2Pool running stable on stratum protocol, supports getwork if you still run an old miner.
To connect use "cgminer -o 188.226.144.143:9332 -u <AIRAddress> -p password"

Tipbot for reddit might be coming soon too.

Donations and bounties go to AWSCv6gPfQFpLrvaGW9Rhn1PMHFLLXsCmE

Ill be pointing 1mhs at the P2Pool to get it going.

Thanks

Added to front post.

[Radiostatic]

http://188.226.144.143:9332/ 1% fee



Working P2Pool running stable on stratum protocol, supports getwork if you still run an old miner.
To connect use "cgminer -o 188.226.144.143:9332 -u <AIRAddress> -p password"

Tipbot for reddit might be coming soon too.

Donations and bounties go to AWSCv6gPfQFpLrvaGW9Rhn1PMHFLLXsCmE

Ill be pointing 1mhs at the P2Pool to get it going.

Thanks

Added to front post.

Wasn't there a bounty for tip-bot and P2Pool or am I thinking of another coin..?

[AIRcoin]

http://188.226.144.143:9332/ 1% fee



Working P2Pool running stable on stratum protocol, supports getwork if you still run an old miner.
To connect use "cgminer -o 188.226.144.143:9332 -u <AIRAddress> -p password"

Tipbot for reddit might be coming soon too.

Donations and bounties go to AWSCv6gPfQFpLrvaGW9Rhn1PMHFLLXsCmE

Ill be pointing 1mhs at the P2Pool to get it going.

Thanks

Added to front post.

Wasn't there a bounty for tip-bot and P2Pool or am I thinking of another coin..?

You may have been thinking of another coin. We're subsidizing pool fees, however, so if you follow the instructions on the front post, you'll be paid as if you were claiming 2% fees instead of 1%.

[Radiostatic]

http://188.226.144.143:9332/ 1% fee



Working P2Pool running stable on stratum protocol, supports getwork if you still run an old miner.
To connect use "cgminer -o 188.226.144.143:9332 -u <AIRAddress> -p password"

Tipbot for reddit might be coming soon too.

Donations and bounties go to AWSCv6gPfQFpLrvaGW9Rhn1PMHFLLXsCmE

Ill be pointing 1mhs at the P2Pool to get it going.

Thanks

Added to front post.

Wasn't there a bounty for tip-bot and P2Pool or am I thinking of another coin..?

You may have been thinking of another coin. We're subsidizing pool fees, however, so if you follow the instructions on the front post, you'll be paid as if you were claiming 2% fees instead of 1%.

Alright, I'll keep the pool running anyway. It's running on a dedicated serverbox.

[Shadow_Runner]

If I have understood right, today we can expect new wallet?

[AIRcoin]

If I have understood right, today we can expect new wallet?

Yes. This wallet will implement Kimoto Gravity Well technology as well as a few other tweaks.

[Shadow_Runner]

Okay. Will wait

[AIRcoin Aether]

Hey guys! I'm Aether, AIRcoin web admin and assistant developer. I am happy to announce that we have updated our wallet with KGW! You can download an updated version of our wallet at http://www.teamaircoin.org/download

Bellow is the change log for the new version. Happy mining!

Code:

- Raised the Block maturity time to 40 min (20 blocks).
- New seed nodes built into the code.
- Checkpoints to legitimize our block-chain thus far (critical update).
- Added KGW (critical update, kicks in at block 9108.  Anyone with the patience can do the simple math as to how long they have before they need to download this wallet update to use our currency as of 2/27/2014).
- Minor bug fixes.

[splawik21]

I`ve downloaded new walllet from http://www.teamaircoin.org/AIRcoin-v0.8.7.1_KGW.zip overcopied files,  opened and still have 8.6.2 ver......
You have added the link to new wallet but inside is still old one .... look at screen

http://scr.hu/1ame/aj8xa

if I`m wrong let me know

[AIRcoin Aether]

I am assuming Dev O forgot to change the name of the wallet. I'll check and get back to you ASAP!

EDIT: Yes, the file NAME is a typo. The version is still 0.8.7.1. I will update the file names online and will let you know when that's done. Otherwise, feel free to use the new wallet with KGW!

EDIT2: All file names have now been properly renamed.

Best,
Aether

[CtrlAltDefeated]

I am assuming Dev O forgot to change the name of the wallet. I'll check and get back to you ASAP!

EDIT: Yes, the file NAME is a typo. The version is still 0.8.7.1. I will update the file names online and will let you know when that's done. Otherwise, feel free to use the new wallet with KGW!

Best,
Aether

How long do we have to upgrade?

[AIRcoin Aether]

How long do we have to upgrade?

You need to update the wallet before block 9108.

Best,
Aether

[AIRCOINDEV O]

DEV O here,

The source has been edited, and I've addressed the large file size Git issue. KGW kicks in at block 9108.  As for the wallet version, it is the up-to-date wallet, denoted by the addition of the KGW at the end of the name.  Ignore the 0.8.6.2/0.8.7.1 version misnaming please, it was an error on my end. If you see the KGW in the name and you downloaded it when/after Aether made his post, you have the correct, latest version of the client.  I apologize for the confusion, this won't happen again.

[gambitminer]

This is definitely the most innovative coin I've seen. The devs are also clearly brilliant, and seem to be interested in prolonged use and value of AIRcoin and its proprietary protocols, rather than just creating a pump and dump scheme for themselves. It's still too early to tell, but if things go as proposed, this coin can cause a paradigm shift in cryptocurrency.

[andyatcrux]

It is so quiet compared too a lot of the hyped launches. This reminds me of mining auroracoin the first week. Kind of enjoying the small increase in difficulty so far, but I guess there is an expiration date for a launch to "catch on" these days.