Dash Discussion Thread

[Cellerex]

Yesterday dumps of altcoins demonstrated the important point that DASH has good demands, and actually rallied faster among most of altcoins. As the given chart above and all analyses we have discussed so far, DASH has still stood at its bottom range, especially when we look at the 1 day price chart, in BTC pair. The coin has rallied well in its USDT pair, but it might potentially recovery more with good technical signals from its BTC-paired price chart. In my perspective, the DASH coin might recover to at least around 0.03 to 0.035 BTC per DASH before its significant corrections occur.

Of all the top coins, Dash has the most interesting entry position. The price of Dash is very attractive. I am going to invest my money in Dash now.

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[qwizzie]

Dash Text Expands Market Reach of Digital Cash with Launch of Telegram Integration



The popular service that enables individuals to send money via text messages has now launched their Telegram integration in Venezuela and Colombia to make their service even more accessible to the wider public.

Read more here : https://dashnews.org/dash-text-expands-market-reach-of-digital-cash-with-launch-of-telegram-integration/

Credits : NibiruHybrid
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg50782852#msg50782852

[qwizzie]

SouthXchange Enables Dash InstantSend Support, Joining a Growing List of Exchanges


Argentina-based exchange SouthXchange has enabled InstandSend support as the list of supporting exchanges grows.

Read more here : https://dashnews.org/southxchange-enables-dash-instantsend-support-joining-a-growing-list-of-exchanges/

Credits : NibiruHybrid
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg50786415#msg50786415

Interview with Robert Wiecko, COO of Dash Core Group at Paris Blockchain Week

Watch here --> https://youtu.be/iJJSsjzNTLM

Credits : Tungfa
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg50789981#msg50789981

Nicholas Merten - A Crypto Revolution in Venezuela
(Lot of focus on Dash in his presentation)

Watch here --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iTALZ62DO0

Credits : Tungfa
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg50789981#msg50789981

Dash Force Video Interview on DashWatch

Watch here --> https://youtu.be/i7gfB3mfTHc

Credits : Tungfa
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg50789981#msg50789981

Dash Podcast 101 - Feat. Ash Francis from Dash Retail



Video re-post of episode 101 of the Dash News podcast. This weeks special guest was Ash Francis from Dash Retail.

Watch or listen here : https://dashnews.org/dash-podcast-101-feat-ash-francis-from-dash-retail/

Credits : NibiruHybrid
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg50796442#msg50796442

[qwizzie]

Dash Hashrate going through the roof, Dash established a new ATH



If the hashrate gets higher then 3.237P then Dash will have a new ATH.
Current ATH of 3.237P is from 3 nov 2018.

Update : chart shows a hashrate of 3.2385P on 19th of april 2019, so Dash indeed has a new ATH.

Link : https://bitinfocharts.com/comparison/dash-hashrate.html

Credits : Pang
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg50797104#msg50797104

[qwizzie]

I wish DASH will break its current all time high of hash and set up new one.
There are several potential caused the increase of total hash on DASH network:
- Bitcoin increases result in better mining profits for DASH miners, so more miners re-run their mining rigs.
- More investors bought cheap DASH when the coin fell back to 0.02x range, and use them to run new masternodes.
It is just my personal thoughts, and I don't have statistics to prove my assumptions above.

Well, Dash did establish a new ATH 19th of april 2019. Which makes current ATH now at 3.2385P
Looks like hashrate has been declining a bit lately as current hashrate is 2.3P

[qwizzie]

Dash DMT v0.9.23 has been published.
Please update for the recent vote cycle !

Binaries: https://github.com/Bertrand256/dash-masternode-tool/releases/tag/v0.9.23

Please use this version to review for what proposals you need recast your votes (it removes from the application cache votes sent before the spork 15 activation). It also has a GUI support to change the voting private key, which may be needed by some MNOs.



Credits : tungfa
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg50805631#msg50805631

The Dash Masternode Tool is a powerfull, network funded GUI tool that can be used on hardware wallets like
Ledger, Trezor and Keepkey. With DMT you can setup masternodes, you can vote on budget proposals,
and you can create transactions.

If you have trouble with Ledger Live (like me and some other masternode owners), you can use DMT to get transactions out.

Link to official thread on Dash.org/forum : https://www.dash.org/forum/threads/gui-tool-for-running-masternode-with-trezor.13748/page-12#post-209929
-qwiz

[qwizzie]

Dash will be changing to a new PR firm, named Shift Communications

Orginally there were three candidates who were interested in the role as Dash PR firm, however one of them
withdrawel and masternode owners were left with the following two candidates to vote on their proposed budget proposal :

Shift Communications
Link to budget proposal : https://app.dashnexus.org/proposals/9a4368c4-99e6-4b21-9743-b4e658453f3c/overview
Requested funds : 83 Dash per six months
Netto yes votes (yes votes - no votes) : 540
Budget proposal threshold to pass : 484

Interestingly enough Shift Communications brings Cannabis Industry experience to the table,
which is a nice fit with Dash current involvement with the Cannabis industry through ALT36.

Summary of SHIFT Communications

SHIFT Communications is a global public relations agency that specializes in helping companies from a range of industries clearly communicate their value propositions to stakeholders and key audiences. The firm has a deep portfolio of tech experience, including extensive work for the fintech and digital currency industries. SHIFT proposes a San Francisco-based team to support Dash due to its close relationships with a range of industry, technology, and business media. Through its network, SHIFT also brings strong cannabis industry experience to the table, which will help Dash as the organization moves into this vertical industry. The program that makes the most sense for Dash at this time is one that’s firmly anchored to authenticity and truth. The digital currency has had its fill of bad press. Dash has an opportunity to showcase the best of the industry through the realization of a product that serves a purpose beyond speculation. But the media are skeptical, which means the pressure is on to convince media Dash is a legitimate player that should be listened to (and written about). To accomplish this, we’ll devise a clear communications strategy that champions your wins, injects your point of view into larger narratives, and helps media and influencers understand how the next generation of digital currency companies have learned from past missteps and as a result are better poised to move the industry – and end-user experience – forward in a positive way. SHIFT proposes a monthly retainer of $10K for a six-month engagement. The all-inclusive retainer includes strategy + planning, messaging revisions, media relations, owned content creation, and account management.

Wachsman PR
Link to budget proposal : https://app.dashnexus.org/proposals/82f60e45-e1b2-4161-9405-a28dee59d861/overview
Requested funds : 104 Dash per month for six months
Netto yes votes (yes votes - no votes) : -206
Budget proposal treshold to pass : 484

Wachsman is Dash current PR firm that was doing a great job of supporting Dash Core Team but (as some people felt)
did a lesser job at promoting Dash in general.

Summary of Wachsman PR

Wachsman is proposing a continuation of its public relations partnership with Dash Core Group for the six months following the end of our current scope of work (SOW), which ends on April 30, 2019:

Cost
Monthly retainer. Specifically, a variable amount of Dash, payable on the third business day of each month, that equates to $12,500 USD per month.
Retainer fee would be distributed on a monthly basis.
These services are not rendered on an hourly basis, since the team does not restrict its support to normal office hours or set a monthly cap on hours of service provided.
These services do not include sponsored content and/or other forms of paid media exposure, which have never been a priority for Dash Core Group communications for reputational and efficacy reasons.

Services (tactics outlined below)
Media relations support, including relevant Dash Core Group (“DCG”) announcements, inbound/reactive media opportunities, ongoing outreach to reporters in trade and mainstream press which supports DCG (and by extension, Dash network) storytelling objectives, crisis communications support (when required), and on-site media support for DCG executives at relevant conferences/events.
Primary objective(s) for H2 2019: supporting the rollout of .14 and Evolution heading into 2020.
Secondary objective(s) for H2 2019: continuing support of DCG partner announcements, as well as relevant active outreach to media in-between company milestones/announcements.
Tertiary objective(s) for H2 2019: continuing support for Dash network initiatives which align with DCG mission and efforts.
Event strategy and participation support, including vetting of inbound participation/sponsorship opportunities from event organizers, development of long-term event attendance/participation strategy, development and submission of relevant speaker/panel submissions, and on-site logistical support for DCG booths at priority conferences/events.
Historical examples of this support include Consensus 2018 (which included booth construction and on-site media relations support), as well as Dash Core Group's presence at Money 20/20 in October 2018 (which included securing and supporting Ryan Taylor's keynote presentation at the conference).
The campaign timeline would be May 1 through November 1, 2019.

Media Relations Services Included
Press releases announcing business partnerships, network milestones, and other business development moments relevant to DCG and the broader Dash network.
Ongoing outreach to trade and mainstream reporters for the purposes of relationship building. This often does not result in immediate coverage, but is integral to securing DCG opportunities - particularly with mainstream press.
Expert commentary pitches, which are constantly drafted to take advantage relevant news cycles and provide industry thought leadership opportunities for DCG executives in trade and mainstream press.
Sourcing and development of content for byline/op-ed opportunities with interested trade and mainstream outlets. Ryan Taylor serves as primary spokesperson/author for these opportunities, though other DCG executives are incorporated based on the nature of the opportunities.
Reactive press releases/media alerts in the event of crises. Wachsman are on call to conduct reputational damage mitigation during periods of negative press or poor public perception.

Reporting
Wachsman will continue to provide regular reporting on public relations activity to DCG, adjusting strategy and tactics as needed based on DCG’s internal analysis and objectives.
The Wachsman team will continue to defer to DCG on the regularity and format of its communications progress reports for the Dash network. Currently, monthly pictorial reports are provided through software tool Meltwater, that measures approximate article exposure, reach, sentiment, geographic hotzones, featured SEO terms, and analysis against direct competitors.
Wachsman team will also be open to and adjust for feedback and ideas through Michael and Fernando, as the community presents them.

[qwizzie]

Highlight of the day

Crownings site / Dash Masternode Information : this is a site that is full with usefull information & statistical graphs.
You can check number of masternodes, daily traded volume, mining hash rate, masternode ROI, spork activation, network monitors (Block/Trx Info)
and once v14 comes out in a few weeks you can check its adoption rate there too.



Link : http://178.254.23.111/~pub/Dash/Dash_Info.html

[qwizzie]

Cryptocurrency Management and Exchange Platform, Change, Integrates Dash



Dash Embassy DACH recently got Change, which enables consumers to easily manage many of their cryptocurrencies from one app and will soon be introducing a crypto payment card, to integrate Dash.

Read more here : https://dashnews.org/cryptocurrency-management-and-exchange-platform-change-integrates-dash/

Credits : NibiruHybrid
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg50837193#msg50837193

[qwizzie]

Dash Retail Releases Merchant Transaction Tracker, Fiat Conversion Rates API



Dash Retail has released a merchant transaction counter for its point-of-sale app, as well as a revamped rates API for calculating fiat currency valuations.

A Dash treasury proposal, Dash Retail aims to provide a single workable solution for merchants around the world wishing to accept Dash for payments. So far the project has released an alpha point-of-sale app based heavily on the Spark app, a merchant transaction tracker and statistics page, and a conversion rates API to provide a uniform and accurate conversion rate to various fiat currencies. According to project lead Ash Francis, Dash Retail was created to serve the needs of merchants seeking to accept Dash without significant pain points.

Read more here : https://dashnews.org/dash-retail-releases-merchant-transaction-tracker-fiat-conversion-rates-api/

Credits : NibiruHybrid
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg50842507#msg50842507

Dash Retail has benefited from collaboration between several different Dash ecosystem projects. The initial point-of-sale app was heavily based on the open-source Spark app, and Dash Rates built on the work of Spark developer Kodaxx, who sees the project as an exciting and much-needed expansion beyond his work:

“Spark itself is pretty solid, but I think what they’ve done with Dash Rates is spectacular. It’s been taken to a whole new level – and since that’s where nearly all of the problems with Spark stemmed from, it was much needed! I have full confidence in Ash and Alex’s development skill and can’t wait to see where it goes.”

Dash Rates is currently implemented into the Dash Retail solution, with plans to be integrated into the official Dash iOS and Android wallets, as well as other projects in the Dash ecosystem. This will enable the entire Dash experience to use the same source of determining real-time fiat currency valuations for Dash, solving a major point of confusion for users.

[btcsmlcmnr]

DASH has grown solidly recent months, hence it made me surprised with congestion around 0.02 to 0.021 BTC for one DASH coin during last two or three weeks. The recovery of DASH last two months in the USD pair is good, I can not deny it. However, I expect more rallies of DASH in the BTC pair. With the top-notch technology (highly focused on privacy) that DASH can bring to its users and crypto world in general, I believe DASH is worthy at least 0.03 BTC per coin.

[qwizzie]

DASH has grown solidly recent months, hence it made me surprised with congestion around 0.02 to 0.021 BTC for one DASH coin during last two or three weeks. The recovery of DASH last two months in the USD pair is good, I can not deny it. However, I expect more rallies of DASH in the BTC pair. With the top-notch technology (highly focused on privacy) that DASH can bring to its users and crypto world in general, I believe DASH is worthy at least 0.03 BTC per coin.

The lingering around 0.02 to 0.021 BTC for Dash in my opinion had to do with Bitcoin dropping below $5000. Now that Bitcoin has stabilized and is making moves in the 5300+ range, most altcoins (including Dash) are showing signs of recovery and growth. I dont think Dash will be trapped in this range for much longer.

Link : https://messari.io/onchainfx

[qwizzie]

Exclusive: Speculative and Branded Value are Not Enough for Success, Says Co-founder of Dash Thailand



Read more here : https://www.coinspeaker.com/exclusive-Dash-thailand-co-founder-value/

Credits : tungfa
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg50844960#msg50844960

[qwizzie]

300% Increase in Mixed Cryptocurrency Transactions Signal Consumer Demand for Privacy



New data by Longhash shows that mixed cryptocurrency transactions, “CoinJoins”, are up 300% over a period of nine months.

Read more here : https://dashnews.org/300-increase-in-mixed-cryptocurrency-transactions-signal-consumer-demand-for-privacy/

Credits : NibiruHybrid
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg50852034#msg50852034

This is mostly an article about CoinJoin transactions for Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash which are on the rise / getting more in demand. But this is of course also relevant because of Dash build-in mixing technology, where Dash took the centralized coin mixing technology, improved upon it heavily and then implemented it on blockchain level for Dash, decentralizing the whole thing.  
-qwiz

[qwizzie]

Since this is a new month, it is time to take another look at our monthly poloniex chart on Tradingview.

As reminder : please disregard traded volume, most of the Dash traded volume takes place on other exchanges.
I'm more interested in the chart history of Poloniex, one of our oldest Dash-trading exchanges.
Also you will notice two MACD's : one is the default and one is popular among traders on Tradingview.



MACD indicator is indicating a possible exhaustion on the sell side, which means we could be looking at a new
longterm (up?) trend in a couple of months. Fingers crossed we could be looking at the very last remnants of the bearmarket.
For the mean time lets see how the RSI holds up longterm, hopefully it will gets higher then the current 43.1

[qwizzie]

Analyzing Preliminary Dash Merchant Transaction Data in Five Top Countries



With centralized institutions such as payment processors and banks, relatively perfect data on usage statistics can be easily obtainable. With decentralized payments systems such as Dash, however, publicly available transaction data can be highly misleading, as anyone can send any amount to anyone, anywhere, and at any time, for whatever reason, and incur only trivial costs of a fraction of a cent per transaction. Additionally, since many cryptocurrency transactions are speculative, a high degree of traffic may be simply moving funds on and off, or across, exchanges, or shuffling personal funds into various storage options. Finally, because barriers to sending transactions are so low, writing a script to simply broadcast various transactions across the network is fairly easy and extremely inexpensive, further complicating the validity of transaction data when estimating real-world purchases.

Read more here : https://dashnews.org/analyzing-preliminary-dash-merchant-transaction-data-in-five-top-countries/

Credits : NibiruHybrid
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg50855685#msg50855685

[btcsmlcmnr]

DASH accumulated and warmed up enough. Finally, DASH broke the 0.022 point hours ago, it's early signal that the winter of DASH has gone. For now, the key factor for more growth of DASH, beyond developments by DASH team, is volume. Total volume of DASH has still been very low, and the coin actually need more demands, that will create good momentum to bring DASH moving higher. There are nearly 51 BTC traded last day, and historical data presents DASH volume fluctuated in narrow range from $250 mi. to $300 mil. By the way, it is interesting to see qwizzie is a big fan of Poloniex. 

[qwizzie]

Dash Reaches New Security High, Ranks As a Top Most Decentralized Coin



Dash has reached another all-time high in mining hashrate and now ranks as one of the most decentralized cryptocurrencies.

Read more here : https://dashnews.org/dash-reaches-new-security-high-ranks-as-a-top-most-decentralized-coin/

Credits : NibiruHybrid
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg50870446#msg50870446

Very interesting article from Dash News, in the past Dash often got falsely accused by people with a hidden agenda (also known as trolls) of being a centralized crypto project. This just proves how decentralized Dash as a project and in each tier really is.
-qwiz

In addition to a newer all-time high in hashrate, Dash has also achieved improvements in mining decentralization. According to information from CryptoID, no single mining entity controls more than 23% of the hashrate, and the top two together control 44%.
This also puts Dash in the top most decentralized coins as far as number of entities controlling the majority of hashrate or voting power.

These improvements to hashrate and mining distribution advance Dash’s position as one of the top most decentralized cryptocurrencies by a wide variety of metrics.

[qwizzie]

Highlight of the day

Ever wondered where the masternodes are located geographically ? Here is a small extract :

Link : https://chainz.cryptoid.info/dash/masternodes.dws

[btcsmlcmnr]

Source: https://bitinfocharts.com/comparison/dash-hashrate.html

DASH, has actually hit its new all time high with total hashrate stood at 3.5372P at the moment. It means total hashrate on DASH network has increased around 9.27 percent from its previous all time high at 3.237P. It is significant rise within only one week. With the rise of DASH on market, I believe that total hashrate will rise higher in short-term, due to more transactions will be made on the network from people whom want to take profits, and from people whom want to buy more DASH for their portfolios.

Current ATH of 3.237P is from 3 nov 2018.