[XMR] Monero Speculation

[dEBRUYNE]

Update, all pending pools have either upgraded or found a block.

Pools that found a V2 block so far (and are thus safe to mine on):

https://moneropool.com/
http://monero.crypto-pool.fr/
http://dwarfpool.com/xmr
http://xmr.alimabi.cn/
https://minergate.com/pool-stats/mro
http://mro.poolto.be/#pool_blocks
https://monerohash.com/#pool_blocks
http://minexmr.com/#pool_blocks
http://xmr.prohash.net/#pool_blocks
http://monero.miner.center/#pool_blocks
http://mro.poolto.be/#pool_blocks
http://monero.xminingpool.com/#pool_blocks

Pending (i.e. where on the right version before the fork, but haven't found a block yet):

https://monerohash.com/#pool_blocks
http://minexmr.com/#pool_blocks (found the fork block, but nothing after)
http://xmr.prohash.net/#pool_blocks
http://monero.miner.center/#pool_blocks
http://mro.poolto.be/#pool_blocks (seems offline currently)
http://monero.xminingpool.com/#pool_blocks

Wrong chain (i.e. where on the wrong version before the fork):

http://cryptmonero.com/#pool_blocks <= Botnet probably, see:

Seems to be mainly a botnet: http://fpaste.org/321343/14552121/. Also, reported number of miners seems fake if you compare it to the number of paid miners.

http://cryptonotepool.org.uk/#pool_blocks (indicated they would upgrade though)


If you are on a private pool, please check if your pool is finding blocks after 1009827. Pending pools probably got stuck due to their (custom) pool software. Issue reported by primer-:

"Error: Failed to parse block
    at Object.BlockTemplate.nextBlob (/root/test/cryptonote-universal-pool/lib/pool.js:120:23)
    at Object.Miner.getJob (/root/test/cryptonote-universal-pool/lib/pool.js:297:41)
    at handleMinerMethod (/root/test/cryptonote-universal-pool/lib/pool.js:492:28)
    at handleMessage (/root/test/cryptonote-universal-pool/lib/pool.js:606:13)
    at Socket.socket.on.on.on.pushMessage (/root/test/cryptonote-universal-pool/lib/pool.js:660:25)
    at Socket.EventEmitter.emit (events.js:95:17)
    at Socket.<anonymous> (_stream_readable.js:746:14)
    at Socket.EventEmitter.emit (events.js:92:17)
    at emitReadable_ (_stream_readable.js:408:10)
    at emitReadable (_stream_readable.js:404:5)





cryptonote-universal-pool wont run after the fork. node-cryptonote-pool works just fine

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[dEBRUYNE]

Alternatively, use:

https://github.com/zone117x/node-cryptonote-pool

zone117x/node-cryptonote-pool Not works!
minerd not connections:
 Binding thread 3 to cpu 3
 Stratum authentication failed
 ...retry after 10 seconds

Which version are you on? (Bitmonerod version)

[dEBRUYNE]

Which version are you on? (Bitmonerod version)

0.9.3

pool it works!
I update on lucasjones/node-cryptonote-util

Good to hear!

[vuduchyld]

if anyone is interested i'm cross posting this here:

Auctioning TWO physical silver Cryptonic MONERO coins.

Payment method accepted - Monero (XMR) Only

Starting Bid - 30XMR

Minimum Bid increments - 0.25 XMR

Auction will end on or around March 31st, 2016. There is no specific time the auction will end, so get your bids in early.

Shipping will be paid by the winner - You tell me how you want to ship the coins and cost will be paid in equivalent XMR.

This is the specifications on their website (cryptonic.net):

"1.08 oz 0.999 Fine Silver 1.5'' coin in plastic capsule."

That is so badass!!!!!!!!

[?chooseusername]

Where can I find the upcoming Monero's features/releases/ and ETAs? also, any idea if Monero is planning to list or create a decentralized exchange? cheers

[dEBRUYNE]

Where can I find the upcoming Monero's features/releases/ and ETAs? also, any idea if Monero is planning to list or create a decentralized exchange? cheers

https://getmonero.org/design-goals/

No specific timeline/ETA and don't necessarily have to be completed in that specific order.

[canth]

I disagree that Monero is not useful. I store my savings in it. I use it to buy goods using XMR.to. I play games with it at Crypto Kingdom.  Maybe next I'll work out a deal to pay my rent with it. Most importantly I use it to keep as much of my hard earned money out of those grubby banks.

I agree with part of that. For someone who isn't an aggressive speculator, "storing savings" in it is a bit much. Nothing wrong with being a speculator, but it isn't for everyone.

If you have access to a stable currency, equities, bonds, etc - then sure, using Monero as a savings account seems less than ideal due to the volatility. However, compared with unstable currencies in places like Somalia, Iraq, Zimbabwe, North Korea, Venezuela, etc - it's not a crazy idea to think that Monero or other cryptocoins could be a better store of value. The biggest issue is getting in and out of Monero since most of that is conducted through BTC and if you already have that, one could argue that you have a more stable saving account right there.

[GingerAle]

Is there a way to rent mining rigs?

Nope. If your goal is to acquire coins you should just buy on an exchange. If your goal is to support the network you should just solo mine with whatever hardware you can.

[birr]

If you have access to a stable currency, equities, bonds, etc - then sure, using Monero as a savings account seems less than ideal due to the volatility. However, compared with unstable currencies in places like Somalia, Iraq, Zimbabwe, North Korea, Venezuela, etc - it's not a crazy idea to think that Monero or other cryptocoins could be a better store of value. The biggest issue is getting in and out of Monero since most of that is conducted through BTC and if you already have that, one could argue that you have a more stable saving account right there.

Does "stable" mean stable price?
I haven't done the numbers, but Monero's exchange rate (in dollars) might be no more volatile than bitcoin's, from the look of things.
There's no fiat market to speak of for Monero, which is a problem.

[Dotto]

if anyone is interested i'm cross posting this here:

Auctioning TWO physical silver Cryptonic MONERO coins.

Payment method accepted - Monero (XMR) Only

Starting Bid - 30XMR

Minimum Bid increments - 0.25 XMR

Auction will end on or around March 31st, 2016. There is no specific time the auction will end, so get your bids in early.

Shipping will be paid by the winner - You tell me how you want to ship the coins and cost will be paid in equivalent XMR.

This is the specifications on their website (cryptonic.net):

"1.08 oz 0.999 Fine Silver 1.5'' coin in plastic capsule."

Cool!

Sekura Privata Nespuebla?

That means: private security for the people, I guess?

[aerbax]

Monero added to Microsoft Azure Blockchain as a service:

https://hellomonero.com/article/monero-added-microsofts-azure-blockchain-service

[dEBRUYNE]

Official link:

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/azure-blockchain-update-7/

[ungchy]

Not sure how to feel about the Azure integration.
I mean it's news and will most likely increase adoption.
Let's see how the price will react to that.

[BTKC]

Will azure news get us to .004?

[Drhiggins]

Well something has gotten us up from $1.35 this morning to $1.53 this early afternoon.

[hoertest]

a privacy and currency centred coin on azzure, well didn't expect that  . no more black market only blablabla now. consider this huge.

[Dotto]

ABSOLUTELY EPIC

THE LAST 50.000 MARKET BUY TO 40, omg, I have no words!!!!

[Quicken]

ABSOLUTELY EPIC

THE LAST 50.000 MARKET BUY TO 40, omg, I have no words!!!!

Haven't had this much fun watching the Polo troll box in ages. 

[CTTE]

This Azure exposure has created a real opportunity... I'd be interested to hear what kind of things people think could be done easily with monero blockchain as a service on Azure?

[25hashcoin]

BOING!