[ANN] [GEO] GeoCoin | GIS & GeoTechnologies

[weifa]

over the weekend I saw a lot of new logs from geocachers in the community finding the trackable GeoCoins and helping them on their journey from cache to cache.  I'll be trying to get out some more physical trackables and potentially a geocache of my own nearby

if there are any avid geocachers here in the community that would like to help drop off some trackables please send me a direct message

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[ILUzbek]

but can you explain to me what is the purpose of the project? what is the finished product and what is it for? I apologize, but I just saw this project and it became very interesting to me

[weifa]

but can you explain to me what is the purpose of the project? what is the finished product and what is it for? I apologize, but I just saw this project and it became very interesting to me

The GeoCoin project was designed to bring GIS & GeoTechnologies to the blockchain.  We're developing a GPS based geocashing game which allows users to drag and drop crypto right on the map for others to collect through Proof of Location (PoL).  The number of applications is up to the community, whether that be advertising for a company or event, creating a scavenger hunt, or even trying to pick up coins while snowboarding.

[bitChipper]

but can you explain to me what is the purpose of the project? what is the finished product and what is it for? I apologize, but I just saw this project and it became very interesting to me

The GeoCoin project was designed to bring GIS & GeoTechnologies to the blockchain.  We're developing a GPS based geocashing game which allows users to drag and drop crypto right on the map for others to collect through Proof of Location (PoL).  The number of applications is up to the community, whether that be advertising for a company or event, creating a scavenger hunt, or even trying to pick up coins while snowboarding.

This project is REALLY interesting and the implications for advertising are through the roof, you could promote any kind of event by offering an incentive to collect geo coins by attending.

This concept was attempted back in 2014 by checkcoin and they funded an ico but unfortunately later just abandoned the project, but i still think the concept would work.

Think of games like engres and how popular it has become, you throw a real world crypto currency worth real money and the concept takes on another meaning.

I have asked before but not sure if an answer was received but how much real GIS tech is used in this project, i work in GIS and would be interested to support this coin

[NutMasterTardd]

but can you explain to me what is the purpose of the project? what is the finished product and what is it for? I apologize, but I just saw this project and it became very interesting to me

The GeoCoin project was designed to bring GIS & GeoTechnologies to the blockchain.  We're developing a GPS based geocashing game which allows users to drag and drop crypto right on the map for others to collect through Proof of Location (PoL).  The number of applications is up to the community, whether that be advertising for a company or event, creating a scavenger hunt, or even trying to pick up coins while snowboarding.

This project is REALLY interesting and the implications for advertising are through the roof, you could promote any kind of event by offering an incentive to collect geo coins by attending.

This concept was attempted back in 2014 by checkcoin and they funded an ico but unfortunately later just abandoned the project, but i still think the concept would work.

Think of games like engres and how popular it has become, you throw a real world crypto currency worth real money and the concept takes on another meaning.

I have asked before but not sure if an answer was received but how much real GIS tech is used in this project, i work in GIS and would be interested to support this coin

It's a great unique idea and within a couple of years could be reality and extremely popular. It's still very early days for the project only being a couple of years old but in a couple more who knows how big GEO could be, I think it will be worth much more than it is currently, as so many worse projects are valued higher.

[alexinv]

 weifa, will geocoin have ability in future to feel the height of dropping? I mean, for instance, in a trading mall on the 5 floor. is it possible? or only GPS coordinates without geodesic lift?

[weifa]

but can you explain to me what is the purpose of the project? what is the finished product and what is it for? I apologize, but I just saw this project and it became very interesting to me

The GeoCoin project was designed to bring GIS & GeoTechnologies to the blockchain.  We're developing a GPS based geocashing game which allows users to drag and drop crypto right on the map for others to collect through Proof of Location (PoL).  The number of applications is up to the community, whether that be advertising for a company or event, creating a scavenger hunt, or even trying to pick up coins while snowboarding.

This project is REALLY interesting and the implications for advertising are through the roof, you could promote any kind of event by offering an incentive to collect geo coins by attending.

This concept was attempted back in 2014 by checkcoin and they funded an ico but unfortunately later just abandoned the project, but i still think the concept would work.

Think of games like engres and how popular it has become, you throw a real world crypto currency worth real money and the concept takes on another meaning.

I have asked before but not sure if an answer was received but how much real GIS tech is used in this project, i work in GIS and would be interested to support this coin

In terms of GIS, the MapBox interface is itself a form of GIS.  We also use spatial analysis for our Proof of Location.  All coins are spatially referenced to an x,y location and we've got some more areas to develop in the future (driving directions etc.)

[weifa]

weifa, will geocoin have ability in future to feel the height of dropping? I mean, for instance, in a trading mall on the 5 floor. is it possible? or only GPS coordinates without geodesic lift?

Currently the dropped geocoins are spatially located with x,y coordinates.  We do offer the ability to toggle 3D buildings on/off but I believe your GPS position would still show you at the base of the mall in your example.  However, over time we could try and include a spatial z value for a more 3D style.

[ILUzbek]

but can you explain to me what is the purpose of the project? what is the finished product and what is it for? I apologize, but I just saw this project and it became very interesting to me

The GeoCoin project was designed to bring GIS & GeoTechnologies to the blockchain.  We're developing a GPS based geocashing game which allows users to drag and drop crypto right on the map for others to collect through Proof of Location (PoL).  The number of applications is up to the community, whether that be advertising for a company or event, creating a scavenger hunt, or even trying to pick up coins while snowboarding.

looks like something interesting and worthwhile. Do I understand correctly that you have already released the application? Will there be a version for the computer?

[bitChipper]

weifa, will geocoin have ability in future to feel the height of dropping? I mean, for instance, in a trading mall on the 5 floor. is it possible? or only GPS coordinates without geodesic lift?

Currently the dropped geocoins are spatially located with x,y coordinates.  We do offer the ability to toggle 3D buildings on/off but I believe your GPS position would still show you at the base of the mall in your example.  However, over time we could try and include a spatial z value for a more 3D style.

Do you guys have a discord channel or a slack?

[weifa]

but can you explain to me what is the purpose of the project? what is the finished product and what is it for? I apologize, but I just saw this project and it became very interesting to me

The GeoCoin project was designed to bring GIS & GeoTechnologies to the blockchain.  We're developing a GPS based geocashing game which allows users to drag and drop crypto right on the map for others to collect through Proof of Location (PoL).  The number of applications is up to the community, whether that be advertising for a company or event, creating a scavenger hunt, or even trying to pick up coins while snowboarding.

looks like something interesting and worthwhile. Do I understand correctly that you have already released the application? Will there be a version for the computer?

We are currently under development.  We recently migrated over to the Ubiq network, so with that comes the need for an entire new wallet backend.  The MapBox frontend interface will be accessible on a computer (which is helpful for planning and dropping GEO) and also on your smartphone.

[weifa]

weifa, will geocoin have ability in future to feel the height of dropping? I mean, for instance, in a trading mall on the 5 floor. is it possible? or only GPS coordinates without geodesic lift?

Currently the dropped geocoins are spatially located with x,y coordinates.  We do offer the ability to toggle 3D buildings on/off but I believe your GPS position would still show you at the base of the mall in your example.  However, over time we could try and include a spatial z value for a more 3D style.

Do you guys have a discord channel or a slack?

We are now part of the Ubiq community discord channel.  Follow the invitation link here: https://discordapp.com/invite/HF6vEGF

Sign up to the discord channel, upload an avatar picture, then ask to be verified in the #guests channel.  Once verified you will gain access to our #geo channel.  See you there! 

[alexinv]

 volume on bittrex increased, good! that sounds telling and GEOproject gets deserved attention!

[weifa]

Yes always nice to see some volume on Bittrex Exchange!

Ubiq is launching a new governance token called Escher (ESCH).  If you're interested in helping shape the evolving community this token will allow you to vote on upcoming proposals.  Users who make a claim to Airdrop #1 will be granted 12 ESCH for every 1 UBQ they have in their balance at snapshot block #448000.  For more details check out https://ubiqsmart.com/escher

https://twitter.com/geo_coin/status/982309445563633664

[ILUzbek]

very good news. as I see, the project is very much in demand. interest in you is incredible. this makes me happy

[weifa]

Last night I was able to get 6 more physical trackable GeoCoins off to people from the geocaching.com community to help us get them spread out around the world!

[N30]

Do you guys have a video tutorial about this swap. I finally recover my GEO from Poloniex and they are stored in the old GEO desktop wallet but I have not been able to get the watch contract. What is suppose I have to type for the contract name space?

All the instructions for making a manual swap claim can be found here:
http://geo.money/coinswapclaim/

You'll need to add the GeoCoin contract address in under "Watch Tokens", not watch contracts.  0x500684CE0D4f04aBeDff3e54fCF8acC5E6CFc4bD

Dear Dev my apologizes in advance about the stupid questions I am going to ask you.
It is about the swap.

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2. Enter Address.  To view all your Addresses, check them out in the address book. WHAT ADDRESS I HAVE TO TYPE HERE?

3. Enter Signed Message (corresponding receiving Ubiq Network address from Fusion wallet) I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS PART

I am so sorry to bother you.

Thanks in advance.

[NutMasterTardd]

Well it seems around 20k might have been the bottom, that's pretty good. At least it seems the only way to go for GEO and many alts now is up.

[weifa]

Recently received a message from Indacoin saying that they have added GeoCoin to their listing.  They offer the ability to purchase GEO directly using a credit or debit card.

https://twitter.com/geo_coin/status/984830865086693377

[weifa]

Do you guys have a video tutorial about this swap. I finally recover my GEO from Poloniex and they are stored in the old GEO desktop wallet but I have not been able to get the watch contract. What is suppose I have to type for the contract name space?

All the instructions for making a manual swap claim can be found here:
http://geo.money/coinswapclaim/

You'll need to add the GeoCoin contract address in under "Watch Tokens", not watch contracts.  0x500684CE0D4f04aBeDff3e54fCF8acC5E6CFc4bD

Dear Dev my apologizes in advance about the stupid questions I am going to ask you.
It is about the swap.

STEPS)
 
2. Enter Address.  To view all your Addresses, check them out in the address book. WHAT ADDRESS I HAVE TO TYPE HERE?

3. Enter Signed Message (corresponding receiving Ubiq Network address from Fusion wallet) I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS PART

I am so sorry to bother you.

Thanks in advance.

Sorry for the confusion, I sent you the info in a DM and I believe I've processed your claim