[ANN] Guncoin(GUN) - GUN Core V2.0 - New Exchange for Guncoin

[GuncoinInfo]

I have a suggestion for you to add to the wallet.

You mention in the PDF to do backups as often as every day.  How about adding a routine to the wallet so that every time the wallet is opened, it updates (which is normal), then backs up the wallet and blockchain when it's done.  Then, when the user's wallet or pc crashes, it gives them the option to revert to backup (copy the backup files and restart the app to let it update from last backup), or they can wait to download the entire blockchain and start over which takes hours (and eventually will take days).

That would be a plus, if gun could users could pretty much guarantee no coin loss, and no super long recovery on a computer crash.

Interesting idea and maybe not that hard to do.  I have started a list of potential upgrades and will add that one for sure.

[damm315er]

I have a suggestion for you to add to the wallet.

You mention in the PDF to do backups as often as every day.  How about adding a routine to the wallet so that every time the wallet is opened, it updates (which is normal), then backs up the wallet and blockchain when it's done.  Then, when the user's wallet or pc crashes, it gives them the option to revert to backup (copy the backup files and restart the app to let it update from last backup), or they can wait to download the entire blockchain and start over which takes hours (and eventually will take days).

That would be a plus, if gun could users could pretty much guarantee no coin loss, and no super long recovery on a computer crash.

Interesting idea and maybe not that hard to do.  I have started a list of potential upgrades and will add that one for sure.

The backup part is easy, add a line to run a backup script on completing the update, the script can run in the background once the check is done.  

The recovery part is a little more difficult, you have to check the integrity of the current data and 2 versions of the backup data (in case the wallet crashes while backing up, it reverts to the previous backup) before recovering.

The toughest part, is not bloating the backups..  If you time/date the filename there will be no issues with telling which is which and loading the latest un-corrupted backup, but deleting old backups so that they don't bloat the folder is another story.  That takes logistics, and a lot of programmers aren't into it.

The reason I suggest this, is that the PC my wallet is on is my daily driver pc.  Shit happens and it crashes enough (every week or so enough cat hair gets in the way of the cooling vents), that I back the folder up regularly so that it's not an issue.  But, from my near 20 years experience doing tech support for my friends and family, most people that aren't computer savvy enough to backup manually and will turn away because it takes hours to reload.

Plug and play, is what keeps people using something.  As soon as it gets complicated it turns some off, and the more complicated the more it turns away.

[wmikrut]

Hello everyone,
 
I have added Guncoin Coin to my site!
This will be a 1% fee pool with P2Pool style mining.
 
http://wmikrut.com
 
 
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[GuncoinInfo]

Hello everyone,
 
I have added Guncoin Coin to my site!
This will be a 1% fee pool with P2Pool style mining.
 
http://wmikrut.com
 
 
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Excellent news!  We have added a link to your site on our website on the Mining Pools links page.  Please note that this is a NOMP pool and the results of your mining efforts go straight to your wallet once they are confirmed.  Once again - thanks for supporting Guncoin!

[GuncoinInfo]

A different topic......I am curious as to which exchanges every one uses and why.....Please share here.  I have setup accounts on all the exchanges that GUN is on and buy on all of them frequently.  It appears in general that our price ranges from about 20-25 satoshi.  That is pretty low from where I have seen it before, but in my opinion a real deal for those who want to accumulate now.  Additionally, I think that represents a decent arbitrage opportunity for traders who trade all of them.  Hopefully, with the completion of the transition to the new team and solidifying the infrastructure, moving forward we will see renewed buying enthusiasm on all the exchange.

It appears that Mintpal has changed ownership - not sure what happened to the votes we had or what the status is.  We have submitted our info to Cryptsy and they are reviewing us now.  It would not hurt if Cryptsy users ask for Guncoin there also.

I have been actively working the Twitter account this week.  If you do not follow us on Twitter, please do so at http://www.twitter.com/TeamGuncoin - the more the better.  With the current Twitter push, I have manage to bring in about 50 more Twitter followers this week alone.  It is very interesting to see the wide diversity of the people who follow us and are now following Guncoin for the first time.  We hope this trend continues !!! Thanks for your support!

[GuncoinInfo]

We have had two independent coin developers/programmers audit our source code over the past weeks since several have expressed concerns over the Windows version of our wallet.  Both came back with the same response - nothing to be worried about and no security or virus-related issues were found.  We were VERY glad to hear that.  To be on the safe side, we took that source code and recompiled it to a new Windows wallet and have replaced it on the website (the newly compiled one is there now).  Just to clarify - there were no changes made to the source code as no issues were found - we just recompiled it for Windows users.  We recommend that all Windows users first backup their Windows GUN wallets and download and run the new Windows wallet at their earliest convenience.

[damm315er]

Good news all around!!!

More pools =  peeps have more choice for mining!

Twitter activity = more general net activity, never a bad thing..

I'll try out the new wallet.  No changes = probably no change in my solo mining issue, but that's an assumption..  (we all know what assumptions are not proof)  

Nice to have active DEV's!!  Props!!

[MacDuro]

We have had two independent coin developers/programmers audit our source code over the past weeks since several have expressed concerns over the Windows version of our wallet.  Both came back with the same response - nothing to be worried about and no security or virus-related issues were found.  We were VERY glad to hear that.  To be on the safe side, we took that source code and recompiled it to a new Windows wallet and have replaced it on the website (the newly compiled one is there now).  Just to clarify - there were no changes made to the source code as no issues were found - we just recompiled it for Windows users.  We recommend that all Windows users first backup their Windows GUN wallets and download and run the new Windows wallet at their earliest convenience.

Thanks , I'll try the new wallet .

[IMJim]

We have had two independent coin developers/programmers audit our source code over the past weeks since several have expressed concerns over the Windows version of our wallet.  Both came back with the same response - nothing to be worried about and no security or virus-related issues were found.  We were VERY glad to hear that.  To be on the safe side, we took that source code and recompiled it to a new Windows wallet and have replaced it on the website (the newly compiled one is there now).  Just to clarify - there were no changes made to the source code as no issues were found - we just recompiled it for Windows users.  We recommend that all Windows users first backup their Windows GUN wallets and download and run the new Windows wallet at their earliest convenience.

If you updated the wallet on the website, why did you not update OP?  Also, why on the website does it still say the last update was May 10th?  Quite confusing!

[GuncoinInfo]

We have had two independent coin developers/programmers audit our source code over the past weeks since several have expressed concerns over the Windows version of our wallet.  Both came back with the same response - nothing to be worried about and no security or virus-related issues were found.  We were VERY glad to hear that.  To be on the safe side, we took that source code and recompiled it to a new Windows wallet and have replaced it on the website (the newly compiled one is there now).  Just to clarify - there were no changes made to the source code as no issues were found - we just recompiled it for Windows users.  We recommend that all Windows users first backup their Windows GUN wallets and download and run the new Windows wallet at their earliest convenience.

If you updated the wallet on the website, why did you not update OP?  Also, why on the website does it still say the last update was May 10th?  Quite confusing!

There were no changes made to the source code at all.  Only a thorough code review was done - no updates.  Thought this was warranted since we just took over the coin and several users had concerns.  All we did was recompile the existing source code again and save it on top of the old one.  Some people had issues with the Windows version, so we just recompiled it to make sure.  No word back from any of them yet if they still have issues.  You are correct though, if and when we do official updates and forks, it will be different version numbers and everything will be different. Plus we will have to redo all the wallets, not just the Windows one.

[deathmul]

DEV, we will change to X11/13/15 or other?

[GuncoinInfo]

DEV, we will change to X11/13/15 or other?

Well, that is the first feature everyone always mentions - We are considering that as one option as well as some other options that will improve the coin. X11/X13/X15 really only makes the coin ASIC proof for a while.  Until a better ASIC comes out that can figure out X11, etc.  Not now, but eventually.   Many of our miners are using ASICs including us to mine GUN today.  Switching the coin now shuts those miners down and our hash rate will drop a lot.  Exchanges, pools and other services judge us on our hash rate as well as many other things.  There are a lot of other options and features out there in regards to new coin features that many think are much more desirable for GUN than X11, etc.  However, when we see the next generation of ASICs coming out in 6 months or less where GH/s are achievable very cheap - that is a good time to seriously consider switching.  A few of those could sure put a dent in supply.  So we continually watch and monitor our hash rates for trends.  If we need to go that direction, we think that we could implement it pretty fast if it was necessary for the community.  

Making any changes costs time and money and has a ripple effect on all our users.  We need to see a strong benefit for the coin and community before we fork with anything new.  Bottom line - right now we are keeping our options open as to the best direction to push GUN.  Ultimately, I think whatever will be easiest or most accommodating for the end-user/retailer who is using it to support her/her business is the direction that we need to go.  Right now, we are pleased that we have a very stable coin, with a solid and updated infrastructure in place and good community support with a growing number of non-crypto users taking notice of us!  Please keep the ideas coming!!!!

[berbip]

Why don't you switch to neoscrypt ?

http://www.feathercoin.com/neo-scrypt-press-release.pdf

Smartest way to go away from scrypt, phoenixcoin and feathercoin are paving the way.

[GuncoinInfo]

Why don't you switch to neoscrypt ?

http://www.feathercoin.com/neo-scrypt-press-release.pdf

Smartest way to go away from scrypt, phoenixcoin and feathercoin are paving the way.

Sounds like a very good option once these two coins are stable and their are sufficient mining tools available to support it - which may be very soon.  Do you have a link to the white paper they mentioned??? 

[berbip]

http://phoenixcoin.org/archive/neoscrypt_v1.pdf

[GuncoinInfo]

http://phoenixcoin.org/archive/neoscrypt_v1.pdf

Very good - any word on how Phoenixcoin is doing?  I found a post from the Feathercoin team where they were looking for a developer to help them - so guessing they have not switched yet......

[berbip]

Currently mining Phoenixcoin with neoscrypt.
Their fork went fine and they have a pool up
http://pxc.theblocksfactory.com/
I'm currently cpu mining but the gpu miners are almost ready
This is the dev tread to follow
https://forum.feathercoin.com/index.php?/topic/6626-changing-the-hashing-algorithm/
they have p2pool and gpu mining working on testnet

[GuncoinInfo]

Currently mining Phoenixcoin with neoscrypt.
Their fork went fine and they have a pool up
http://pxc.theblocksfactory.com/
I'm currently cpu mining but the gpu miners are almost ready
This is the dev tread to follow
https://forum.feathercoin.com/index.php?/topic/6626-changing-the-hashing-algorithm/
they have p2pool and gpu mining working on testnet

Thanks so much for all the useful info.  We will review it and add it to the list of items to consider for our next upgrade.  The good thing about X15/Neoscrypt etc. is that each of these relatively protect the coin and the miners which is always a concern against the next generation of ASICs.  When you have a coin like ours with divergent public views, there is always the risk of GUN being targeted by anti-gun groups.  This is the primary reason we are considering upgrade options and are relatively happy to stay just below the radar level of the major coins until we can move forward.  Of course with any changes we choose to make down the road, there is a ripple effect to our users, pools, exchanges etc.  We need to make sure what ever changes we roll in are well vetted in the public domain so there is no loss of liquidity on the exchanges or something that shuts down our miners.  While we lean towards something like X15 (since we have dealt with X11 before) as the safe choice, something like Neoscrypt may be the better choice for long term acceptance by the crypto community and better security for GUN miners and users.  Please let us know how things are going with Phoenix coin. Please keep those ideas coming!!!

[damm315er]

Currently mining Phoenixcoin with neoscrypt.
Their fork went fine and they have a pool up
http://pxc.theblocksfactory.com/
I'm currently cpu mining but the gpu miners are almost ready
This is the dev tread to follow
https://forum.feathercoin.com/index.php?/topic/6626-changing-the-hashing-algorithm/
they have p2pool and gpu mining working on testnet

Thanks so much for all the useful info.  We will review it and add it to the list of items to consider for our next upgrade.  The good thing about X15/Neoscrypt etc. is that each of these relatively protect the coin and the miners which is always a concern against the next generation of ASICs.  When you have a coin like ours with divergent public views, there is always the risk of GUN being targeted by anti-gun groups.  This is the primary reason we are considering upgrade options and are relatively happy to stay just below the radar level of the major coins until we can move forward.  Of course with any changes we choose to make down the road, there is a ripple effect to our users, pools, exchanges etc.  We need to make sure what ever changes we roll in are well vetted in the public domain so there is no loss of liquidity on the exchanges or something that shuts down our miners.  While we lean towards something like X15 (since we have dealt with X11 before) as the safe choice, something like Neoscrypt may be the better choice for long term acceptance by the crypto community and better security for GUN miners and users.  Please let us know how things are going with Phoenix coin. Please keep those ideas coming!!!

Changing to an algorithm that is currently asic proof is definitely good to have ready to keep the insta-mining (insta-profit) crew away, but the core issue is acceptance..

Right now, Gun is only accepted on a few exchanges, and nowhere in public that its target market can use it.  Getting it usable in its target market is a key to it's success.

[berbip]

KNCMiner is starting to ship their 300 mhs scrypt miners on monday.
Instamining would be really easy with one of these.
Getting asic resistant is a must, i think we have enough coins mined already until the coin gets more acceptance.
Going pure POS would aso be a solution, but i'm more in favor of changing the algo
the x11 to x17 algo's are already under fpga threat
https://darkcointalk.org/threads/darkcoin-fpga-mining-co-op.836/

Maybe it's a good idea to start offering ammo that is in short supply like 300 blackout with guncoin, or a guncoin themed ar-15 in a givaway funded by the community.
And let the guys of http://www.ar15news.com/, soldiersystems.net and so on know that you exist.

BTW great camo

http://soldiersystems.net/2014/09/07/maybe-the-army-should-take-a-look-at-multidoge/