Vod (OP)
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January 09, 2026, 01:13:00 AM Last edit: May 16, 2026, 10:04:11 PM by Vod Merited by LoyceV (12), ABCbits (5), TryNinja (5), Pmalek (5), dkbit98 (5), joker_josue (5), Xal0lex (3), Avirunes (3), Mia Chloe (3), alani123 (2), Halab (2), DYING_S0UL (2), *Ace* (2), vapourminer (1), babo (1), Lafu (1), mole0815 (1), JeromeTash (1), Stalker22 (1), Lillominato89 (1), Catenaccio (1), Z_MBFM (1), Bitcoinislife09 (1), TypoTonic (1), TokenTikas (1), (BTC) (1) |
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( First version was just a dream...) I only received a bit of feedback, but it was clear. The voting was confusing and the overlay was intrusive. This is the final iteration of the ShadowPulse tool. I will continue to improve, but the basic functionality will not change. 1. The UI has been reduced. It can be moved anywhere on screen, and the logo will indicate when someone pulses. Graph and flash can be toggled. Search has been passed off to the forum.  2. If you find a quality post, click the +Pulse link - functional even if you are not logged in. If you happen to be viewing a post when someone pulses it, you will see the effect. When you pulse a post, the post, post author, topic and board each receive points equal to your power. This is our primary method of spam control - your point power will increase as you use the system. 3. Display names are random and not tied to creation date. 4. The Reports Center has been revamped to be modern and filterable. Numbers are updated in real time. 5. The extension can be loaded on many browsers and I will submit the popular ones to the respective stores. 6. The javascript is much simpler now, and anyone with programming experience can verify it's action - On a topic load, it grabs the board name and the topic name, then for each post it grabs the author and creates a +Pulse link with that information. No other information is gathered. I also detect one special page (bitcointalk search) and modify the HTML to give the user more options. Tee extension does not active anywhere but this forum. Check it out and leave your feedback on this thread! https://shadowpulse.live/reports/install.php
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Vod (OP)
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January 09, 2026, 05:32:33 AM Last edit: May 30, 2026, 04:08:10 AM by Vod |
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Version 2.7.1: Chrome Store Version 2.7.1: Firefox Store
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DYING_S0UL
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January 09, 2026, 05:55:23 AM Merited by JayJuanGee (1) |
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Ok, I started using it, and some of these things are still confusing to me. I see the +pulse icon, but what's the actual parameter there? One vote per post within X amount of times? I am able to click it multiple times and it still shows pulsing effect! How do I know the vote registered or not? Through the SP menu and your website's pulsing section? If it's 1 vote per post with X amount of time attached, then I think a small disappering message/note like " Vote Success" and " Vote Fail, try again after X amount of times or you already voted" would be nice". I'm bad with words, but I'm assuming you got the idea what I'm meaning to say. The notiofication/message can be most 2-3 seconds before it disappers. Like in these places, a small note, Again, previously there was a ranking system, I don't see that here within the SP menu, everything is redirected to your sites's "Perfect Profiles" section, right? CMIIW anywhere...This is so far what I observed. Will let you know more later on..
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Vod (OP)
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January 09, 2026, 06:04:10 AM |
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I see the +pulse icon, but what's the actual parameter there? One vote per post within X amount of times? I am able to click it multiple times and it still shows pulsing effect! How do I know the vote registered or not? Through the SP menu and your website's pulsing section?
Again, previously there was a ranking system, I don't see that here within the SP menu, everything is redirected to your sites's "Perfect Profiles" section, right? CMIIW anywhere...This is so far what I observed. Will let you know more later on..
1) It allows for a pulse every 24 hours. you can see the multiple pulses, but others only see the first one (that registered). I can add a "delayed" feedback that tells you if you already voted, but is that necessary? If you forgot you pulsed and you pulse again, take the dopamine hit and run!  2) The entire site is a giant ranking system! If you click the "Report Center" link, or just visit https://shadowpulse.live, you'll see eight different reports right now. Six for ranking bitcointalk content, one for ranking extension users and one that will show you ranking history.
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joker_josue
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January 09, 2026, 07:55:34 AM |
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Congratulations on the project! I don't usually use browser extensions, but that doesn't mean the project isn't valuable.
Now I'm left with a question: what is the real objective of the project?
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Free Market Capitalist
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January 09, 2026, 02:41:53 PM |
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Ok, so I take it you have an onion address to check the stats but not an extension for Tor browser.
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Hispo
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January 09, 2026, 05:04:20 PM |
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Okey, looks interesting and actually catches my attention, even though you explained the basics about this project here in this thread, I still dont have much of an idea what this is exactly for. I assume this is a parallel system to filter threads and posts based on some score given by the community itself ?
will have some integration with telegram in the future in the same manner ninjastic has its own bot for people to get notifications of replies and merits in real time?
If there is some previous thread were the functionality and objectives of this project were explained, I would like to read about it in more detail. Thanks in advance. I am usually very open to browser extensions which allow us to enhance our experience here on the forum, so I will definitely give this a try.
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DYING_S0UL
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January 09, 2026, 05:15:05 PM |
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So far I have been using this extension, no issue/bug/glitch from my end. The floating UI panel is better than the previous one, minimal and less eyesoring. As for the voting machanism that was also easy to use, right alongside the merit button. My most liked feature would be the report center, everthing is cleanly organised there. I had one or two questions though! How often the graph is updated? Is it real time? (can't remember the 2nd one  )
If there is some previous thread were the functionality and objectives of this project were explained, I would like to read about it in more detail. Thanks in advance. I am usually very open to browser extensions which allow us to enhance our experience here on the forum, so I will definitely give this a try.
This is the previous thread by Vod - Announcing ShadowPulse - a Bitcointalk Alternative Recogition Tool, explaining the basic functionality and purpose of this tool.
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JeromeTash
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January 09, 2026, 05:40:30 PM |
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Now I'm left with a question: what is the real objective of the project?
It's a bitcointalk recorgination tool of sorts. Perharps an alternative away from the usual profile recorgination ranking metrics that BPIP.org has been using such as the merit system. I think Vod should add some more details in the OP as most people may have not seen or read the previous topic which is now locked --> Announcing ShadowPulse - a Bitcointalk Alternative Recogition Tool
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Vod (OP)
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January 09, 2026, 10:37:32 PM |
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Thanks for all the comments. The real objective of the project? Sounds sinister!  Originally I wanted to see what I could develop in AI (see my topic in PD) but recently I've become disenchanted with the centralization of the merit system. I surf a lot while developing and I come across posts with new ideas. I prefer novel ideas or information over the regular conversational post. But most often I'm out of sMerit because I'm not a source; I don't want to be a source again. I struggle to merit a good post while I see sources dumping double digits on posts like "bitcoin to the moon!". It's tied to forum growth and income. It's political and commercial. It's no longer a merit system. This project is an attempt at Alternative Recognition. It separates itself from the merit system in a superior way (from a freedom and privacy pov). "Shadow" indicates the anonymity of the pulser - you can actually mark a post you like without worrying about consequences. The reports are real time (on page refresh for now) and superior to the merit system. However - you need an extension to use it. :/ It will require promotion to reach a critical level, and I'm hoping the non-refresh front page will eventually start showing some fun animations. "Pulse" indicates a temp shock to the network - every user will see someone pulsed (even the post +Pulse will flash if you can see it) and hopefully it will increase trending threads. I am not planning on increasing the scope - no Telegram integration or bots. I use a Canadian CDN and Redis to support up to 10K simultaneous users and present all data in real time. It's main and only purpose is to provide a way for everyone to have an equal say in good content. To answer your other query joker - would you use a tampermonkey script? I'm not sure if it's possible but I can look into it if enough are interested. TOR - LoyceV finally convinced me to try the network. I added the website but word is the loading is slow - I want to address that, and if the TOR browser allows extensions, I'll do that too. I locked the previous thread because the new design is a complete redesign. I no longer focus on a visible extension but integration with the forum HTML. Usage is simple - I will add instructions for all the settings, and document EXACTLY what is grabbed from the page. 1. Click +Pulse on any post you like, as often as you like. The system recognizes your random extension id, not your IP address or cookies. 2. The end of each week, top 90% of users will gain increased pulse power Perharps an alternative away from the usual profile recorgination ranking metrics that BPIP.org has been using such as the merit system.
BPIP scans every profile and ranks them - something only Theymos can do otherwise. I don't rank anything other than the number of pulses received by your posts. Edit: Just merited a few posts in this thread - took me a LOT longer than just clicking four links. 
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joker_josue
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January 10, 2026, 08:02:28 AM |
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To answer your other query joker - would you use a tampermonkey script? I'm not sure if it's possible but I can look into it if enough are interested.
It's not something I use either. I think I've only ever used one script via Tampermonkey, and I wrote the script myself. Even so, I rarely use it. I simply don't like browser extensions in general, I avoid using them. But I'll keep an eye on the project, see how it evolves, and see if I'm "convinced" to use it. 
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LoyceV
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January 10, 2026, 09:17:49 AM |
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TOR - LoyceV finally convinced me to try the network. I added the website but word is the loading is slow - I want to address that Tor will always be a bit slow, that's inevitable when using 6 hops. But in this case, it's mostly waiting for cdn.syncfusion.com. Ideally, it shouldn't load anything from the clear web. if the TOR browser allows extensions, I'll do that too. It's possible, but not recommended. It partially defeats the purpose of running Tor browser: installing other plugins or add-ons is strongly discouraged because they can harm your privacy, weaken security, and make you easier to track. I simply don't like browser extensions in general, I avoid using them. I don't like it either. Every extension increases the risks, so I install as few of them as possible.
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Free Market Capitalist
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January 10, 2026, 11:51:07 AM |
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Originally I wanted to see what I could develop in AI (see my topic in PD)
Lol. You thought of using AI as leverage instead of ignoring it, and you posted it on this forum? With all the AI haters and Luddites on the forum no wonder that thread OP has only gotten 3 merits. I was asking about Tor because I access the forum with it. I don't know the percentage of people who will use Tor versus those who can use these extensions, but if it worsens privacy and makes it even slower, I think few people will use it even if you manage to implement the extension. In any case, thank you for these projects. I'll keep an eye on this thread and the PD one.
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Vod (OP)
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January 10, 2026, 07:40:36 PM Last edit: January 10, 2026, 08:06:39 PM by Vod |
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Tor will always be a bit slow, that's inevitable when using 6 hops. But in this case, it's mostly waiting for cdn.syncfusion.com. Ideally, it shouldn't load anything from the clear web.
Hmmm, I did not think of that. For extreme privacy, I will download their controls to my web server. Edit: Controls hosted on server.
Originally I wanted to see what I could develop in AI (see my topic in PD)
Lol. You thought of using AI as leverage instead of ignoring it, and you posted it on this forum? With all the AI haters and Luddites on the forum no wonder that thread OP has only gotten 3 merits. You can't really ignore AI anymore. Last year Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the appointment of an AI named Diella (meaning "Sun") as the new Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence. It's primary purpose is to oversee and manage public tenders and procurement processes. (to eliminate corruption, bias, and nepotism from these systems by having an impartial AI handle decision-making for state contracts)
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LTU_btc
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January 10, 2026, 09:03:16 PM |
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Congratulations with your project. When I will be back in front of my PC I'm going to try it. I see that you will add it to multiple browser stores, but don't see Mozilla there. Don't know, maybe it's just random images from Google search results, but when you will upload it, please don't forget Mozilla  I simply don't like browser extensions in general, I avoid using them. But I'll keep an eye on the project, see how it evolves, and see if I'm "convinced" to use it.  Is there any specific reasons why you don't like browser extensions. Something like Loyce mentioned about potential risks? Back in past really big number of various kind of extensions. Less now, but still, have maybe 7 or 8 extensions. Though, I don't use some of them and enable it only when I need it.
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Vod (OP)
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January 10, 2026, 09:46:51 PM |
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please don't forget Mozilla  Of course. Please check TOR now. Actually, the entire site is faster. I reduced the syncfusion code from 32MB to 8.6MB. Still slow for TOR though, so the webpage detects if you are on TOR and defaults to standard HTML controls already built into the browser. Went to the doctor Thursday, caught a virus and I'm bit under the weather. Am going to spend rest of the day curled up on the couch doing one last review of my evidence. Any serious bugs, please send a PM. 
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joker_josue
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I simply don't like browser extensions in general, I avoid using them. But I'll keep an eye on the project, see how it evolves, and see if I'm "convinced" to use it.  Is there any specific reasons why you don't like browser extensions. Something like Loyce mentioned about potential risks? Back in past really big number of various kind of extensions. Less now, but still, have maybe 7 or 8 extensions. Though, I don't use some of them and enable it only when I need it. Part of the reason is the same. Browsers today come loaded with features and are among the applications that are almost always open and consuming PC resources, even when we are not actively using them. Why add more layers that consume resources? Furthermore, I'm somewhat of a "purist," I don't like to go beyond what was officially done. Adding third-party add-ons and going beyond what the browser's creator did. Not to mention the gateway these extensions represent. However well-made and reliable they may be, we are only "opening doors" that are not infallible. I'm not saying I don't occasionally use an extension or two, but it's something very rare and I try to avoid it as much as possible.
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Vod (OP)
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January 11, 2026, 05:39:33 PM Last edit: January 11, 2026, 09:58:54 PM by Vod |
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Adding third-party add-ons and going beyond what the browser's creator did. Not to mention the gateway these extensions represent. However well-made and reliable they may be, we are only "opening doors" that are not infallible.
The programmers of basic functions (like browsers) should not add any features - everything should be added by extension, like modern IDEs. That is the ideal way, but the dum dums that use the extensions are the ones that promote the scams themselves. I can simplify as much as possible and rely on a decade of trust to promote it, but the news does not help those who do not read it. I'm hoping the technical superiority of bitcointalk members will allow then to ignore these scam stories. AI Chatbot Conversation Theft (Jan 2026):
Just this month, a new wave of malicious Chrome extensions was discovered targeting users of AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek. Two specific extensions—impersonating legitimate "AI sidebar" tools—were found to be stealing complete conversation histories, browsing data, and corporate URLs every 30 minutes. These extensions had over 900,000 downloads, and one even carried Google's "Featured" badge before being removed. The "Sleeper Agent" Campaign (Mid-to-Late 2024):
A massive campaign was uncovered where extensions that had been safe for years were suddenly updated with malicious code. This affected approximately 4.3 million users across Chrome and Edge. The extensions had functioned normally for up to 7 years to build a user base before "waking up" to track browsing activity and steal data. Mass Removal of Malicious Ad-Fraud Extensions (Dec 2024):
Google removed over 30 extensions with a combined user base of 2.6 million. These extensions were found to be stealing credentials and session cookies. Analysis showed some had been siphoning data for 18 months before detection. Attackers often gained access by phishing the original developers of popular extensions to push compromised updates. Browsers today come loaded with features and are among the applications that are almost always open and consuming PC resources, even when we are not actively using them. Why add more layers that consume resources?
Shameless plug: ShadowPulse is strictly confined to your open Bitcointalk tabs. It performs a lightweight pulse check (every 2s) only while you are actively viewing the forum. The moment you switch tabs or minimize the window, all extension activity pauses immediately; zero background resource usage. Edit: Updated to version 1.8
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Lillominato89
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January 11, 2026, 10:34:53 PM |
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Congratulations, vod! This tool is very interesting! I just installed it and still need to get familiar with it, but I can see that it's still in its early stages. I hope you enjoy your creation. By the way, how do you move the button? It appears in the centre of the page for me and it's really annoying! I'm using it with Kiwi Browser on Android. 
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Vod (OP)
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Licking my boob since 1970
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January 11, 2026, 10:58:45 PM |
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By the way, how do you move the button? It appears in the centre of the page for me and it's really annoying! I'm using it with Kiwi Browser on Android.
Using a mouse, you click to open the settings window, and click and hold to drag. I assume you can just press on it for a second and it will move? LMK if that does not work. BTW - did you get version 1.8.2? (in settings window). I just implemented a gorgeous dark mode and custom css for light and dark.
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