Petitioning Cryptsy, Btc-e and others for Monero(XMR)

[thefunkybits]

THE REWARD HAS NOW BEEN INCREASED TO 0.4 XMR...PLEASE FIND MORE INFO BELOW:


Monero users: I would like to start a petition to Cryptsy, btc-E, OKcoin, Bitstamp, Coindesk, Forbes and others to support Monero (XMR). Personally I trust Cryptsy more-so than some of these other exchanges and I'd like to trade my Monero on a more secure and liquid platform. Coindesk seems to be blatantly censoring XMR and we should let them know how we feel as well.

If you share similar feelings or simply want cryptsy and others to get behind Monero (XMR) please tweet them and tell them why they should add Monero (XMR)!



A total of 10 XMR will be pledged towards this campaign funded by myself, Nekomata and saddambitcoin. If anyone else wants to chip in, please PM me

Each Monero tweeter will get 0.1 XMR 0.2 XMR until we run out (limited to 1 tx per person)

THE REWARD HAS NOW BEEN INCREASED TO 0.4 XMR

RULES:

1. TAG AT LEAST 3 - @cryptsy, @btcecom, @okcoinBTC, @Bitstamp @coindesk, @forbes, @CryptoCobain IN A TWEET MENTIONING MONERO (XMR)

2. HASHTAG #MTC (Monero Twitter Campaign) TO VERIFY

3. SCREENSHOT YOUR TWEET AND PM ME THE PICTURE AND YOUR XMR ADDRESS



If you would like to donate to this cause just PM me (maybe the reward could be raised or could fund a longer campaign)


Send Tweets to:

EXCHANGES

@cryptsy
@btcecom
@okcoinBTC
@Bitstamp
@btcchina
@vaultofsatoshi


MEDIA OUTLETS

@coindesk
@maxkeiser
@aantonop
@jonmatonis
@CryptoCobain
@forbes
 


if you think anyone else should be on this list just mention it below and I'll try to add it asap!

[claimore]

Done and done. Why are they not adding it yet?

[rikkejohn]

Maybe you're not shills after all, it could be a cult .... maybe you should move to Guyana and build Monerotown.  

Worth a shot!

[fluffypony]

Maybe you're not shills after all, it could be a cult .... maybe you should move to Guyana and build Monerotown.  

Worth a shot!

So let me get this straight. A group of people work to improve something from a reference implementation to a point where it actually has utility and value. Along the way they garner attention from people of all sorts with all levels of intelligence, education, and background. Those people express - sometimes quite vocally - their enthusiasm for the work that the budding group are doing.

You label their enthusiasm "shilling" and "a cult".

Don't you think that's a bit disrespectful to those people genuinely trapped in religious cults today? Don't you think your overly liberal use of terms that are clearly not applicable does nothing to prove your point, and only serves to reduce your own credibility?

If you want to tackle Monero, tackle us on a technical level. Point out where we are abjectly and unequivocally wrong on some technical approach. Show us the fundamental errors we've made with regards to implementation or cryptographic primitives or user threat modes or attack surfaces. Beyond that? Let the cryptocurrency live or die on its own merit if it is not fundamentally technically broken.

[rikkejohn]

Maybe you're not shills after all, it could be a cult .... maybe you should move to Guyana and build Monerotown.  

Worth a shot!

shilling" and "a cult".

Don't you think that's a bit disrespectful to those people genuinely trapped in religious cults today? Don't you think your overly liberal use of terms that are clearly not applicable does nothing to prove your point, and only serves to reduce your own credibility?

No

[fluffypony]

No

You're still not demonstrating even the slightest understanding of Monero's technical underpinnings. If you want to have a discussion, tell us about our technical shortcomings, not the actions of users. That sort of butthurt strategy hasn't stopped Apple from being successful (in spite of anyone who uses an Apple product being labelled a "fanboi"), and it won't stop Monero from being useful and useable.

[furlong]

Monero is my fave coin, please get on cryptsy and mint 

[thefunkybits]

Has there been any organized effort to contact BTC-e?

I think they should be added to the list

@btcecom

[Brilliantrocket]

Why? Focus on getting your coin to usability, at some point volume will reach a critical mass and exchanges will add it. Focusing on more exchanges while your coin is still just a speculative vehicle just makes it look like your priorities are in the wrong place.

[fluffypony]

Why? Focus on getting your coin to usability, at some point volume will reach a critical mass and exchanges will add it. Focusing on more exchanges while your coin is still just a speculative vehicle just makes it look like your priorities are in the wrong place.

From the Monero OP on Bitcointalk - the core team is (in no particular order) - tacotime, eizh, smooth, fluffypony, othe, davidlatapie, NoodleDoodle.

If anyone else decides to embark on an initiative relating to Monero we are certainly not able to stop them, nor would we want to impinge on their freedom to pursue whatever goal they choose. If you read the Monero Missives and watch our Developer Fireside Chat from the other day it should be apparent and clear that the core team is focused on usability and other fundamental Monero issues, but thank you for re-enforcing that we are on the right path in doing so.

[nakaone]

Why? Focus on getting your coin to usability, at some point volume will reach a critical mass and exchanges will add it. Focusing on more exchanges while your coin is still just a speculative vehicle just makes it look like your priorities are in the wrong place.

it is kind of an equlibrium - if it is not well distributed, coins usability does not help

[thefunkybits]

It would be nice to monetize this so I will pledge 3 XMR towards this campaign.

Each Monero tweeter will get 0.1 XMR until I run out (limited to 1 tx per person)


RULES:

1. TAG AT LEAST 2 - @cryptsy, @btcecom, @coindesk , @maxkeiser IN A TWEET MENTIONING MONERO (XMR)

2. HASHTAG #MTC (Monero Twitter Campaign) TO VERIFY

3. SCREENSHOT YOUR TWEET AND PM ME THE PICTURE AND YOUR XMR ADDRESS



If you would like to donate to this cause just PM me (maybe the reward could be raised or could fund a longer campaign)

aaand go!

[thefunkybits]

UPDATE:


A total of 5 XMR will be pledged towards this campaign. by myself and Nekomata. If anyone else wants to chip in, please PM me.

Each Monero tweeter will get 0.1 XMR 0.2 XMR  FOR FIRST TEN PARTICIPANTS (Thanks to Nekomata) until we run out, limited to 1 tx per person.


RULES:

1. TAG AT LEAST 2 - @cryptsy, @btcecom, @coindesk , @maxkeiser IN A TWEET MENTIONING MONERO (XMR)

2. HASHTAG #MTC (Monero Twitter Campaign) TO VERIFY

3. SCREENSHOT YOUR TWEET AND PM ME THE PICTURE AND YOUR XMR ADDRESS



If you would like to donate to this cause just PM me (maybe the reward could be raised or could fund a longer campaign)


Send Tweets to:

@cryptsy
@btcecom

@coindesk
@maxkeiser
@stacyherbert

[rikkejohn]

No

You're still not demonstrating even the slightest understanding of Monero's technical underpinnings. If you want to have a discussion, tell us about our technical shortcomings, not the actions of users. That sort of butthurt strategy hasn't stopped Apple from being successful (in spite of anyone who uses an Apple product being labelled a "fanboi"), and it won't stop Monero from being useful and useable.

I don't believe there is a need for its technical underpinnings, or if there is, then it is not worth drawing an analogy with Apple, which plays the CSR card all the time. You can't really do that with Monero.

I'm not saying it's not clever technology, just that it's not a fit for the vast majority of people.

So what is the point of it?

You can answer that question without referring to the rest of the altcoin world and its shortcomings.

*Edit

"jucarpau: venture, my friend is running the campaign, Free XMR for tweeting. $.50 per tweet lol its more profitable than mining."

(BTC-e Trollbox)

" FREE XMR campaign - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=731365.msg8285827#msg8285827"

(BTC-e Trollbox)

[iCEBREAKER]

Maybe you're not shills after all, it could be a cult .... maybe you should move to Guyana and build Monerotown.  

Being smug and snarky is easy; understanding new technology like XMR's ring signatures is hard.

People said, and still say, the exact same thing about Bitcoin.  Maybe you should move to Guyana and build Bitopia.   

I agree that paid hype is unseemly if done incorrectly, but fluffy's campaign is organic and honest.

Instead of nagging lagging exchanges, why not help Poloniex advertise and reward them for building a supremely XMR-centric exchange?

BTC-E will come around when the right oligarchs decide XMR is a good investment/store of value.  Don't hold your breath (or stamp your feet) while we wait for the inevitable.

[rikkejohn]

Maybe you're not shills after all, it could be a cult .... maybe you should move to Guyana and build Monerotown.  

Being smug and snarky is easy; understanding new technology like XMR's ring signatures is hard.

People said, and still say, the exact same thing about Bitcoin.  Maybe you should move to Guyana and build Bitopia.   

I agree that paid hype is unseemly if done incorrectly, but fluffy's campaign is organic and honest.

Instead of nagging lagging exchanges, why not help Poloniex advertise and reward them for building a supremely XMR-centric exchange?

BTC-E will come around when the right oligarchs decide XMR is a good investment/store of value.  Don't hold your breath (or stamp your feet) while we wait for the inevitable.

I doubt any oligarchs are going to bother much with XMR. I think they're too busy making money.

But I agree, understanding the technology is hard. I don't understand it. But I don't need the product.

[iCEBREAKER]

I doubt any oligarchs are going to bother much with XMR. I think they're too busy making money.

But I agree, understanding the technology is hard. I don't understand it. But I don't need the product.

Once again, people also said and still same the same things about Bitcoin.  And look how wrong they have been!

Given the HUGE cheesy coin mixer advert in your sig, I'm not surprised you wish XMR would go away.

Because if you understood ring signatures you'd realize your silly mixer honey pot only provides a false sense of security, unlike Monero's genuine privacy. 

[saddambitcoin]

Everyone knows I am a full Monero supporter and I applaud your initiative.

I will add another 5 XMR to the campaign budget.

(please PM me with your monero address)

edit: I don't think Coindesk is outright censoring Monero, rather I think they are not yet taking it seriously. Either that or they are keeping quiet while they accumulate. Monero is not currently at that user friendly stage where I think it would be able to maximize benefit from a PR campaign, but it will come.

[ArticMine]

I doubt any oligarchs are going to bother much with XMR. I think they're too busy making money.

But I agree, understanding the technology is hard. I don't understand it. But I don't need the product.

Once again, people also said and still same the same things about Bitcoin.  And look how wrong they have been!

Given the HUGE cheesy coin mixer advert in your sig, I'm not surprised you wish XMR would go away.

Because if you understood ring signatures you'd realize your silly mixer honey pot only provides a false sense of security, unlike Monero's genuine privacy.  

Open a terminal on GNU/Linux and type:

Code:

whois bitmixer.io

Domain : bitmixer.io
Status : Live
Expiry : 2014-09-20

NS 1   : edna.ns.cloudflare.com
NS 2   : jake.ns.cloudflare.com

Owner  : Alex Bitshe
Owner  : Bitmixer
Owner  : Pb 1034 Sentrum
Owner  : Oslo
Owner  : NO

Traditional coin mixing services can be compromised in more than one way. XMR addresses this issue by creating trustless mixing. Spending some time to learn about the technology is warranted even for a competitor.

[saddambitcoin]

Also I think we should target some of the b-list crypto twitter influentials...

Perhaps others can identify the top names but people like Crypto Cobain and the like.

[pa]

What has Andreas Antonopoulos said about Monero, if anything?

[thefunkybits]

Thanks so far to those who have participated:

Jhyrachy
owlcatz    
BitCodex    

You should have received your XMR by now!

lets keep this thing going, I will add @aantonop and @cryptocobain to the twitter campaign

[Jhyrachy]

Thanks so far to those who have participated:

Jhyrachy
owlcatz    
BitCodex    

You should have received your XMR by now!

lets keep this thing going, I will add @aantonop and @cryptocobain to the twitter campaign

sorry, had problems to sync blockchain!

First 0.1 correctly received

https://i.imgur.com/sQlL85v.png

[thefunkybits]

Jhyrachy,

You have been sent another tx of 0.2 XMR as the reward has now been raised, thanks for your support

[saddambitcoin]

let's add @jonmatonis to the list, he covers a lot of anonymity related things.

[thefunkybits]

let's add @jonmatonis to the list, he covers a lot of anonymity related things.

I will add it to the list.

A big shoutout to saddambitcoin for donating 5 XMR to this campaign. Because of this, the next 40 participants to join our twitter campaign will receive 0.2 XMR, not just the first 10 participants!

also thanks goes to:

jwinterm
QuadraQ
David Latapie
tomewok

for being the latest to support our campaign and receive a prize of XMR

[David Latapie]

Send Tweets to [snip]

Just did. Twice.

https://twitter.com/davidlatapie/status/498925848381362176
https://twitter.com/davidlatapie/status/498928343346319360

I asked my 0.2 XMR to be sent to the fund address:

46BeWrHpwXmHDpDEUmZBWZfoQpdc6HaERCNmx1pEYL2rAcuwufPN9rXHHtyUA4QVy66qeFQkn6sfK8a HYjA3jk3o1Bv16em

[thefunkybits]

I asked my 0.2 XMR to be sent to the fund address

Sent - For some reason the tx hash hasn't shown up on monerochain yet

[owlcatz]

Thanks so far to those who have participated:

Jhyrachy
owlcatz    
BitCodex    

You should have received your XMR by now!

lets keep this thing going, I will add @aantonop and @cryptocobain to the twitter campaign

Thanks, got it, you rock!

[saddambitcoin]

Thanks for the footwork, everyone. I have a bit of a history in propaganda (or PR) so I enjoy an opportunity to share something great with the world.

I was also thinking we should aim high in our targets, and not just go for exchanges/media outlets that serve altcoins. What about Bitstamp? BTC China? Coinbase? Forbes?

We should also reach out on darknet marketplace forums - let's educate their users on the privacy benefits of Monero.  I'm not a regular navigator of those places but perhaps someone else out there can join in?

[SunBin]

Monero developers need to make the wallet easier to use and offer public wallet service like blockchain before an average user such as myself will consider using and investing in Monero.

[othe]

Monero developers need to make the wallet easier to use and offer public wallet service like blockchain before an average user such as myself will consider using and investing in Monero.

And maybe you should read the Monero Missives or watch the google firechat the next time

http://imgur.com/a/ERheR (GUI Wallet).

[thefunkybits]

Our twitter campaign is still on!

Lots of XMR prizes left (please read OP)

[smooth]

I agree that paid hype is unseemly if done incorrectly, but fluffy's campaign is organic and honest.

Correction. This is not fluffypony's campaign.

[boraf]

Monero developers need to make the wallet easier to use and offer public wallet service like blockchain before an average user such as myself will consider using and investing in Monero.

And maybe you should read the Monero Missives or watch the google firechat the next time

http://imgur.com/a/ERheR (GUI Wallet).

The developers aren't doing a good job promoting the coin then. Had a hard time when I used the wallet and that is the reason I didn't pay too much attention to Monero.

[btc-mike]

Monero developers need to make the wallet easier to use and offer public wallet service like blockchain before an average user such as myself will consider using and investing in Monero.

And maybe you should read the Monero Missives or watch the google firechat the next time

http://imgur.com/a/ERheR (GUI Wallet).

The monero devs have not released a wallet.

[saddambitcoin]

Monero developers need to make the wallet easier to use and offer public wallet service like blockchain before an average user such as myself will consider using and investing in Monero.

And maybe you should read the Monero Missives or watch the google firechat the next time

http://imgur.com/a/ERheR (GUI Wallet).

The monero devs have not released a wallet.

they have released a great command line wallet and they have announced a GUI wallet to come...

[btc-mike]

Monero developers need to make the wallet easier to use and offer public wallet service like blockchain before an average user such as myself will consider using and investing in Monero.

And maybe you should read the Monero Missives or watch the google firechat the next time

http://imgur.com/a/ERheR (GUI Wallet).

The monero devs have not released a wallet.

they have released a great command line wallet and they have announced a GUI wallet to come...

correction...  the monero devs have not released a GUI wallet

[HashInvest]

Monero is my fave coin, please get on cryptsy and mint  

wut, its already on mint, but getting on cryptsy would be ok

Oh no, please let craptsy slowly die. If Vern still so slooow and ignoring CN coins, his exchange has no future.

[fluffypony]

The monero devs have not released a wallet.

Nobody is claiming we have. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, we're hell-bent on doing things properly and not rushing something out just to say "first!!!!" only to discover later on that it's half-baked and fraught with problems.

Nonetheless, there are two GUI wallets that are out and working that are linked in our OP on Bitcointalk, and the command-line wallet works perfectly well.

[JohnyMonero]

The monero devs have not released a wallet.

You are wrong!!! There are a lot of XMR wallets, you, blind idiot!

[mineshaft]

The monero devs have not released a wallet.

Open your eyes! And never type this stupid ideas anymore!

[bingopoint]

The number of XMR wallets is big and you should try every of them.

[Achile$]

The number of XMR wallets is big and you should try every of them.

True. I believe that everyone will fall in love with our GUI wallet.

[coinamigo]

The monero devs have not released a wallet.

What a strange guy! He has no idea of how XMR doing the economy.

[giveBTCpls]

Monero developers need to make the wallet easier to use and offer public wallet service like blockchain before an average user such as myself will consider using and investing in Monero.

And maybe you should read the Monero Missives or watch the google firechat the next time

http://imgur.com/a/ERheR (GUI Wallet).

The monero devs have not released a wallet.

they have released a great command line wallet and they have announced a GUI wallet to come...

correction...  the monero devs have not released a GUI wallet

This is still very early days within development. It's mostly technical people that aren't the coin, the non technical people are simply speculators anyway. It's very easy to use, if you don't know how to use it just wait until a GUI comes out.

[thefunkybits]

Thanks neurotic fish! 

https://twitter.com/neuro_fish/status/499495426366906369

c'mon yall...still lots to give away!

[btc-mike]

The monero devs have not released a wallet.

Nobody is claiming we have. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, we're hell-bent on doing things properly and not rushing something out just to say "first!!!!" only to discover later on that it's half-baked and fraught with problems.

Nonetheless, there are two GUI wallets that are out and working that are linked in our OP on Bitcointalk, and the command-line wallet works perfectly well.

My comment is out of context, let put the whole thing back to help explain:

Monero developers need to make the wallet easier to use and offer public wallet service like blockchain before an average user such as myself will consider using and investing in Monero.

And maybe you should read the Monero Missives or watch the google firechat the next time

http://imgur.com/a/ERheR (GUI Wallet).

The monero devs have not released a wallet.

they have released a great command line wallet and they have announced a GUI wallet to come...

correction...  the monero devs have not released a GUI wallet

Now, the original comment was that the devs need to make the wallet easier. othe said to check missives and firechat. he also included the mockup pic. i was only pointing out the devs have not release the GUI wallet yet as a reply to the original comment.

i'm not sure which other cryptcurrencies you are referring to, but i agree releasing "half-baked" things is bad.

[fluffypony]

Now, the original comment was that the devs need to make the wallet easier. othe said to check missives and firechat. he also included the mockup pic. i was only pointing out the devs have not release the GUI wallet yet as a reply to the original comment.

i'm not sure which other cryptcurrencies you are referring to, but i agree releasing "half-baked" things is bad.

Someone said the devs need to make the wallet easier. Someone else showed that we're in the process of doing that. You replied and said that we haven't completed the thing that we've just said is in progress. Seriously??

Also, it's not a mockup, it's a working interface that runs on all the major operating systems. We past the mockup stage ages ago.

I'm sure you have other threads you can troll in, so I'll say "see you round".

[btc-mike]

Now, the original comment was that the devs need to make the wallet easier. othe said to check missives and firechat. he also included the mockup pic. i was only pointing out the devs have not release the GUI wallet yet as a reply to the original comment.

i'm not sure which other cryptcurrencies you are referring to, but i agree releasing "half-baked" things is bad.

Someone said the devs need to make the wallet easier. Someone else showed that we're in the process of doing that. You replied and said that we haven't completed the thing that we've just said is in progress. Seriously??

Also, it's not a mockup, it's a working interface that runs on all the major operating systems. We past the mockup stage ages ago.

I'm sure you have other threads you can troll in, so I'll say "see you round".

You seem tense. Is everything alright?

[tomewok]

Got my XMR, thanks OP 

[NeuroticFish]

Got the coins, thank you!

[thefunkybits]

hey, there is enough love and bitcoin for both BBR and XMR

Thanks neurotic fish!  

https://twitter.com/neuro_fish/status/499495426366906369

c'mon yall...still lots to give away!

maybe it should be increased to 0.4 XMR per tweet

I agree, The reward has now been increased to 0.4 XMR per tweet

tell a friend  

[thefunkybits]

I was also thinking we should aim high in our targets, and not just go for exchanges/media outlets that serve altcoins. What about Bitstamp? BTC China? Coinbase? Forbes?

We should also reach out on darknet marketplace forums - let's educate their users on the privacy benefits of Monero.  I'm not a regular navigator of those places but perhaps someone else out there can join in?

I have updated the OP and added your reccomendations.


For new readers: The reward has now been increased to 0.4 XMR per tweet
Please check the first page of the thread

[Joshuar]

I'm going to start doing this for free. It's unbelievable that Monero isn't at least on the voting list for cryptsy. I had to switch from using cryptsy to using mintpal/poloniex to trade moneros.

[thefunkybits]

I'm going to start doing this for free. It's unbelievable that Monero isn't at least on the voting list for cryptsy. I had to switch from using cryptsy to using mintpal/poloniex to trade moneros.

This is exactly why I started the petition, I was a regular cryptsy user and now I've only been stopping by every few days.

[dEBRUYNE]

Some one here able to make a standard brief/format that we can send to the darkmarkets and exchanges. I am sure some darkmarkets are interested in monero since its absolutely anonymous. I think btc-e would be very interested to, as being the "shady exchange". I'm not that good at english, otherwise I would do it myself. Willing to donate a bounty to this, if other members contribute also..

[thefunkybits]

I'm not too familiar with the dark markets these days, but if anyone wants to step up to the plate on that front I fully support that and would include them in our campaign

[Hueristic]

No

I like 1 word answers, mine is "Ignored".

[thefunkybits]

Monero Missives

August 16th, 2014

Hello, and welcome to our eleventh Monero Missive!

Major Updates

5. thefunkybits started a Twitter campaign to mention Monero to major exchanges and news outlets. He is paying 0.4 XMR per Tweet, so if that is something you're interested in head on over to his thread on the matter.

Looks like we've made an honourable mention in the weekly Missives

Congrats everybody, lets keep this going 

[AKWAnalytics]

Got my XMR from #MTC!  THX team!

[thefunkybits]

Still many prizes left yall 

thanks to all who have participated so far!

REWARD HAS BEEN RAISED TO .4 XMR PER TWEET


Check the OP for directions on entering our twitter contest!

[GreekBitcoin]

I did that but i prefer the prize to be send to monero development donations.

[digitalindustry]

good luck & welcome to the real world !

:" D

[birdonwheels5]

Got my XMR

Thanks!

[thefunkybits]

I did that but i prefer the prize to be send to monero development donations.

Sure...

Just PM me with screenshot and the development address  

[tnrmedia]

Is this offer still available?

I would like to participate....

[HCLivess]

giving out useless coin wont help you with it's promotion. i guess barely anyone here realizes that.
EDIT: ah it is the wakening of the dead season again 

[Spoetnik]

yup.. you got my vote !
Cryptsy and Monero would make a great team 

They would have some butt ugly Crapero babies

[Spoetnik]

giving out useless coin wont help you with it's promotion. i guess barely anyone here realizes that.
EDIT: ah it is the wakening of the dead season again 

I guess you missed 2013 ?

Reality check guys this -is- the hottest time of year.

It's not right now because the altcoin scene died 2 years ago but nobody told you bag holders left hanging around here.

blind, stupid, gullible, naive, childish, ignorant, clueless broke Investards.

[ArticMine]

Monero has been trading on Cryptsy for a while but the volume is very low. https://www.cryptsy.com/markets/view/XMR_BTC I suspect because of situations like this; https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg12913456#msg12913456.