Dash Discussion Thread

[qwizzie]

Dash Core Group’s Ryan Taylor and Bob Carroll will be speaking Tuesday May 14th from 1:30-2:00pm EST Consensus 2019.
If you’re attending make sure you’re at Americas Hall 2 South Stage to hear their discussion on Dash.



Link : https://www.coindesk.com/events/consensus-2019/agenda#speakers

Credits : tungfa
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg51037947#msg51037947

[qwizzie]

New Venezuelan PetroApp Reportedly Enables Purchases with Cryptocurrency



Venezuela’s venture into cryptocurrencies with the Petro had another development with the PetroApp, which enables the purchase of the Petro with Dash, Bitcoin, and Litecoin.

Read more here : https://dashnews.org/new-venezuelan-petroapp-reportedly-enables-purchases-with-cryptocurrency/

Credits : NibiruHybrid
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg51046003#msg51046003

Interesting development, and not a bad move if you think about it. Lets see which cryptocurrency will be used the most in that PetroApp.
- qwiz

Isabel pays with Dash Digital Cash at Traki in Caracas, Venezuela



Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThA-5G4KIPc[/b]

Credits : NibiruHybrid
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg51048028#msg51048028

That girl is getting more experienced paying with Dash in shops, then any of us  
-qwiz

[thd26bct]

A nice girl, and contentful video on DASH in particular and Venezuela in general, on crypto acceptance there. I would be nice to see Venezuela and locals in the nation surpass their current difficulties with DASH deeply convenience and supports for their current tough daily lives. In DASH they believe, so God bless them all to have happier lives, for now and for future.

[qwizzie]

DASH Can Now Be Purchased On Bitlish Via Multiple Fiat Currencies And Crypto




Read more here : https://www.cryptonewsz.com/support-for-dash-from-bitlish-announced/19616/

Credits : solowhizkid
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg51063257#msg51063257

[motienvolam]

DASH moved closer to 0.02 BTC, before it fell deeply due to bitcoin rises days ago. In fiat pair, DASH has been traded aroudn $153, that means it has risen from the range around $120 to $150, that equals to $30 increase in short period. Furthermore, I believe DASH will keep going up and rally to its latest spike around 0.03 BTC. Sooner or later, DASH will rally to its price range, and when that point hit, DASH might help its investors double their balance. The spring has officially confirmed by bitcoin days ago, that's sweety Spring after long Winter.

[qwizzie]

Interview with Ryan Taylor CEO Dash core group about 51% attack defence



Watch here : https://youtu.be/poI7cGnnfcY

Credits : tungfa
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg51076637#msg51076637

[qwizzie]

Dash News Video Recap - Dash Investment Foundation, eGifter, Salt Lending, NuMundo, Dash Core Q1 Report & More!



This is a repost of the Dash News Recap video with new presenter Heidi Chakos from our YouTube channel. This show is dedicated to keeping you up to date with recent Dash news highlights.

Watch here : https://dashnews.org/dash-news-recap-dash-investment-foundation-egifter-salt-lending-numundo-dash-core-q1-2019-report-more/

Credits : NibiruHybrid
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg51078413#msg51078413

[qwizzie]

Samsung Experience Stores in Panama and Venezuela Integrate Dash via Cryptobuyer



The Samsung Experience stores operated by Grupo Tech with several locations in Panama and Venezuela have decided to integrate the Cryptobuyer Pay point of sale solution at multiple locations in each country.

Read more here : https://dashnews.org/samsung-experience-stores-in-panama-and-venezuela-integrate-dash-via-cryptobuyer/

Credits : NibiruHybrid
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg51079968#msg51079968

[qwizzie]

What Is Dash Cryptocurrency? The Ultimate Guide



Read more here : https://blokt.com/guides/what-is-dash

This is a very detailed guide into Dash, my compliments to the writer
-qwiz

[qwizzie]

This Week (May 16th) at DCG :

- DashCore updates for the final v0.14 release candidate
- Updated platform components to accept historical filtered blocks from Core in order to support SPV functionality
- Coded outbound contact activity and addressed some UI issues on DashPay
- Coded payments to blockchain user contacts on DashWallet iOS
- Optimize DashJ DMN Performance and added special transactions to the bloom filter on DashWallet Android



read more here : https://blog.dash.org/product-update-may-16-2019-6acae277bd9a

Credits : tungfa
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg51087382#msg51087382

Looks like Dash partners are given the time to test v0.14.0 a bit, which means my earlier initial prediction of a launch date of 15th of may 2019
for v0.14.0 (based on code of DIP0008 starting at 15th of may) was in fact wrong. Also there was a bug found recentely that needed fixing.

Only a few v0.14.0 pull requests are now still remaining (https://github.com/dashpay/dash/pulls), so it looks like this will be the final release candidate (as also mentioned above).
After v0.14.0 is released on mainnet, testing will most likely concentrate on v0.14.1 (which will be a smaller update / minor update).
-qwiz

[thd26bct]

From my observations, DASH has been in its bottom range in BTC pair, even its price has risen dramatically in fiat pair. It means that sooner or later, DASH will rise considerbaly in BTC pair. As qwizzie pointed out many times with price chart of DASH (one-day price chart, and in btc pair), we can determinantly invest in that pair and wait for coming Spring of DASH, in btc pair. As what we saw with bitcoin's flight, DASH can move in the same way, suddenly and significantly upwards.

[Dennicex]

From my observations, DASH has been in its bottom range in BTC pair, even its price has risen dramatically in fiat pair. It means that sooner or later, DASH will rise considerbaly in BTC pair. As qwizzie pointed out many times with price chart of DASH (one-day price chart, and in btc pair), we can determinantly invest in that pair and wait for coming Spring of DASH, in btc pair. As what we saw with bitcoin's flight, DASH can move in the same way, suddenly and significantly upwards.

I think that today Dash is one of the most interesting assets for investment. The price is very good for entry.

[qwizzie]

Details on the Election for Dash Investment Foundation Supervisors

Read more here : https://blog.dash.org/details-on-the-election-for-dash-investment-foundation-supervisors-25766c55a1f

Credits : tungfa
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg51105324#msg51105324

COO Robert Wiecko says Dash is ‘cheapest and fastest’ in entire payments industry

Read more here : https://www.coinrivet.com/coo-robert-wiecko-dash/

Credits : solowhizkid
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg51108788#msg51108788

[qwizzie]

Analysis of active addresses: Bitcoin, XRP, Dash, and Dogecoin see major growth



Read more here : https://cryptoslate.com/analysis-of-active-addresses-bitcoin-xrp-dash-and-dogecoin-see-major-growth/

The cryptocurrency with the most activity on its network was Dash, which saw a massive spike in usage in Venezuela,
where sanctions and inflation pushed people into using the fast and reliable Dash. The network saw a 58 percent increase in
the number of active addresses and went from 46,000 to over 74,000 in a single year.

[qwizzie]

Dash More Popular Than Bitcoin and Litecoin in Venezuela: CEO of Dash Core Group



Read more here : https://coingape.com/dash-more-popular-than-bitcoin-and-litecoin-in-venezuela/

[qwizzie]

https://coinmarketcap.com/



I sense a shake-up in ranks developing between these cryptocurrencies...

Edit : well, that didnt take long...




I guess we will see some back and forth in ranks before the dust settles
and a clear picture emerges. Needless to say i kinda like current picture already  

But with v0.14 around the corner and Dash Evolution scheduled for later this year,
i'm exspecting an even better picture  

[jonasBTC]

I skimmed the thread, so I apologize if my questions were asked or answered.

I love how Dash is aggressive in S. America.  So much of crypto is pure speculation (buy and hope it goes up, then sell to somehow else).  So see easy applications and actual retailers embracing it, is kind of the dream for crypto (or should be)

With Dash, does the blockchain/confirmations work the same?  Is there a risk for doublespend like bitcoin?   If paying at a retail outlet, are you made to wait until the transaction has a confirmation?  (I saw the video of the girl paying for chicken and it seemed fast, but I've done Dash transactions where it seemed like sometimes it can be a few minutes between confirmations)

[qwizzie]

I skimmed the thread, so I apologize if my questions were asked or answered.

I love how Dash is aggressive in S. America.  So much of crypto is pure speculation (buy and hope it goes up, then sell to somehow else).  So see easy applications and actual retailers embracing it, is kind of the dream for crypto (or should be)

With Dash, does the blockchain/confirmations work the same?  Is there a risk for doublespend like bitcoin?   If paying at a retail outlet, are you made to wait until the transaction has a confirmation?  (I saw the video of the girl paying for chicken and it seemed fast, but I've done Dash transactions where it seemed like sometimes it can be a few minutes between confirmations)

With Dash previous update v0.13 it became possible for Dash to enable InstantSend on small transactions (4 input amounts or less)
automatically with no additional costs. This will get you :

Instant payment with confirmation within a few seconds
Available and spendable by receiver right away
Locked against double spending

Note : This is currently about 90% of the transactions on the Dash network.

Dash also has the optionally InstantSend to be used on any transaction for a small fee, regardless of the size of transactions.
Available right away and spendable by receiver after 1 proof of work confirmation, if i understand it correctly
Locked against double spending

Then you have the Dash transactions that contain more then 4 inputs and are not send through InstantSend, those transactions
will get confirmed through proof of work and are normally considered secure after 6 confirmations. They dont have a specific
locking mechanisme and are in principle the same as how Bitcoin does its confirmations, but then 4 times faster then Bitcoin.

With Dash next update v.0.14 there will be LLMQ-based (Long Living Masternode Quorums) InstantSend.
Keep an eye out on its release as that should provide you wilth more specifics.

Link to definition of InstantSend :
https://docs.dash.org/en/stable/introduction/features.html#instantsend

Link to definition of Automatic InstantSend on transactions of 4 inputs or less :
https://docs.dash.org/en/stable/developers/index.html#understanding-sporks
(see spork 16)

Link to blog about LLMQ-based InstantSend :
https://blog.dash.org/product-brief-dash-core-release-v0-14-0-now-on-testnet-8f5f4ad45c96

Note : Any transaction that gets locked through ChainLocks will be totally secure and locked against doublespending
after just 1 transaction confirmation (instead of the normal 6 transaction confirmations).

[qwizzie]

Dash Platform, DAPI, and Drive Value Propositions Further Enhances Dash Network



Dash Core Group (DCG) has released more information on the value proposition of the Dash Platform, which consists of Dash DAPI and Dash Drive.

The Dash Core Group has plans to upgrade the network through protocol upgrades including creating “the development of the most user-friendly crypto wallet to date”, but to do so requires building out backend services.

Read more here : https://dashnews.org/dash-platform-dapi-and-drive-value-propositions-further-enhances-dash-network/

Credits : NibiruHybrid
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg51152772#msg51152772

In order to facilitate the development of this new wallet, as well as many other use cases, DCG is building Dash Platform, an application development platform leveraging Dash’s masternode network and blockchain. Comprised of two main architectural components, Drive and DAPI, these components turn the Dash p2p network into a cloud, through which developers will be able to integrate their applications. For our MVP release, the platform will primarily act as a Database as a Service, using data contracts to define custom data structures for applications, storing that application data on our masternode network, and notarizing that data via our blockchain.

Dana Alibrandi, Product Owner at Dash Core Group, further outlined that both Drive and DAPI will be written in written in Node.js and that “Dash Platform will be available for development as part of Release 1.0”. However, they “will continue evolving the platform, eventually providing developers with a full stack for development” after the initial release.

Till now DashDrive and DAPI were always a bit vague and conceptional to me, but with the move to build Dash Platform (which aims to implement
these two elements through Node.js) things are starting to take form.
-qwiz

[qwizzie]

Dash Core v0.14 on Mainnet



Binaries released and ready for deployment on mainnet

Read more here : https://blog.dash.org/dash-core-v0-14-on-mainnet-ef2d0e49e29a

Dash Core Group is pleased to share that Dash Core v0.14.0 binaries are released and ready for deployment on mainnet by node operators.

This software release focuses on improving the user experience while increasing network security. Highlights of this release include:

Long-Living Masternode Quorums (“LLMQs”), which will increase scalability through improved consensus and expand the universe of potential use cases of the network.
LLMQ-Based ChainLocks, which leverage LLMQs to improve network security by mitigating 51% mining attacks.
LLMQ-Based InstantSend, using LLMQs to not only improve network scalability, but in combination with ChainLocks will allow for secure, real-time payments.

This release represents a major step towards making Dash the most user-friendly blockchain based payment system in the world. Long wait times make it hard for today’s
crypto networks to truly compete with traditional payment methods like credit and debit cards. For a user trying to purchase groceries, for example, waiting more than a minute
for a transaction to process simply isn’t acceptable. Beyond this, once a payment is received, users accustomed to traditional payment methods expect to be able to re-spend
that received money immediately.

Other networks that have managed to reduce wait times have typically done so at the cost of network security by overly centralizing the authority over which transactions go through
and which don’t, creating greater opportunity for manipulation and attack. Dash, on the other hand, will provide users with the real-time payments they expect at an extremely high
level of security through the second layer masternode network. Someone who wanted to try to manipulate or attack the system would need to spend hundreds of millions in USD to do so.

Credits : tungi17
Source : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg51165071#msg51165071

Time for some updating  
-qwiz