From Ashes Reborn.. the Peercoin Newsletter (Released)

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                                                                                                                                                                               [size=12pt]     [center] [font=arial black][b]Peercoin Newsletter - Issue 7[/b][/font][/center][/center]


[font=trebuchet ms][size=14pt]Introduction[/size]

Thank you for joining our official Peercoin Newsletter. Lots of great content this week so let’s get started!

Bitcointalk thread

[size=14pt][font=trebuchet ms]The Peershare Project[/font][/size]

[size=10pt]“Peershare is a way for businesses to manage publicly held shares in a decentralized fashion. It uses the Peercoin network to automate the distribution of associated dividends in the form of Peercoins.”[/size]

[size=10pt]The Peershare Project has received major funding - roughly $500,000 - now HIRING C++ developers and QA experts!
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[size=11pt][b]"Terms of compensation are negotiable and will be dependent upon the reputation that an individual has. We are open to either hourly rates (for people/personas/pseudonyms with developed reputations) or a bounty approach where payment is given for delivering software that meets certain specifications. Later other types of positions/roles will be opened. There will never be an office for this venture, so people in any part of the world can participate. Compensation will be paid through the Bitcoin network, while rates and bounties will be set in USD.

QA will begin with the task of testing Phase One development, which is complete. Developers will start with implementing Phases Two and Three. There are descriptions of these posted earlier in this thread, but updated and expanded specifications for these phases will be posted shortly to this thread. To acquire this dream job, start by sending me a Bitmessage at the address in my signature telling me why you are interested and qualified to participate."[/b]
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[size=14pt][font=trebuchet ms][size=14pt]Peercoin Client Development[/size][/font][/size]

Note: The long awaited client v0.4 is in testing and near completion. However to ensure quality Sunny King has given it more time and “high priority, low risk features” have been imported into v0.3.1.
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Client v0.3.1 is out for testing.

[size=10pt]Changes include:

-Debug console added
-Improved security via bug fix, pass-phrase now required for transactions when wallet is unlocked for minting
-getblocktemplate/submitblock API

v0.3.1 thread

Peercointalk Administrator Fuzzybear has created several builds on top of v0.3.1

Changes include:

-New Logo icons (no white background)
-All text in client now reads Peercoin not PPCoin
-New Splash loading image
-New Send Coins, Receive Coins image icons
-Directory blockchain, wallet and conf file stored in changed to Peercoin
-Conf file default name changed to peercoin.conf
-New list of seed nodes for new users to connect to and start blockchain download from

[Current 0.3.1.x development thread][/size]

[size=10pt]Also, we’re proud to announce the AuraWallet.com development for Peercoin Payment Processor + Wallet Service + Mobile App targets Q2 2014 release
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[size=14pt]Bitcoin Conference: Miami[/b][/font]

Peercoin PR advocate John Manglaviti will be flying out to Miami to represent Peercoin at the Miami Bitcoin Conference! Follow the Miami Conference section of the official forums for updates, photos, videos and more.

[size=14pt][font=trebuchet ms]Articles/Media/Thoughts[/font]

#1 Must read! Cointrader.org posted an amazing article on Peercoin. It covers many aspects of Peercoin; highly informational and well written. Thanks Cointrader! (And thanks to peercointalk member redlee for translating the article into Chinese and posting it to several Chinese sites!)

#2 Why Bitcoin May Collapse, And The Currency That Could Replace It

#3 (Audio only) Short thoughts bringing up the idea that in the future Bitcoin miners and currency users may have different goals… a problem Peercoin won’t have!
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#4 [size=10pt] Lightspeed Venture Partners predict PPC to (continue) to be one of the top 5 alt coins and one of the few to survive in 2014.[/size]

[size=14pt]Peercointalk Services[/size]

A whole new range of services added to Peercointalk.org…
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[size=10pt]Offline wallet generator - http://wallet.peercointalk.org/

Peercoin Block Explorer - http://blockexplorer.peercointalk.org/

Peercoin Builds - http://builds.peercointalk.org/[/size]
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[size=10pt]And a Peercoin faucet… http://peercoinfaucet.com/[/size]

[size=14pt]Merchant Spotlight[/size][/size][/b][/font]

SunMartionVape.com now accepts PPC. Buy electronic cigarrettes and E-juice.

http://bitelectronics.net/ now accepts PPC. Buy electronics!

Ahem… buy sex toys with PPC at http://www.cryptosextoys.com/ …

[size=14pt][font=trebuchet ms]Newsletter Giveaway[/font][/size]

This newsletter will be giving away 10 PPC. Please post an insightful comment and your PPC address before 12AM EST February 2nd, 2014 for your chance to win 2 PPC. 5 lucky winners will be chosen.
Note: Posts after 12AM EST February 2nd, 2014 will not be eligible.

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Random Tidbits[/font][/size]

Several advertisement campaigns have been conducted on Reddit:

- Results of oldest one, #2, #3

- Peercoin difficulty hits all time high (64 million) 1/19/14

- Vaultofsatoshi.com offer of 30 days fee free trading for PPC

[left][font=trebuchet ms][size=14pt]Activism: Volunpeers[/size][/font][/left]

The Peercoin community believes there’s a place for anyone that wants to participate. Whether you are a developer, artist, writer, web designer or just someone that loves to spread the word, we would like to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to fill out this very short questionnaire below and tell us about yourself:

We welcome talent of all types and flavors. Make history and join the growing community of Peercoin volunpeers.

[left][font=trebuchet ms][size=14pt]Social Media[/size][/font][/left]

Forum - http://www.peercointalk.org
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Peercoin
Twitter - https://twitter.com/peercoinPPC
Reddit - www.reddit.com/r/peercoin

[font=trebuchet ms][size=14pt]Conclusion[/size][/font]

Thank you for reading! As always, join us at Peercointalk.org for the latest info, news and developments. Don’t forget to leave an insightful comment for your chance to win 2 PPC!

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Peercointalk services

Offline wallet generator - http://wallet.peercointalk.org/

Peercoin Block Explorer - http://blockexplorer.peercointalk.org/

Peercoin Builds - http://builds.peercointalk.org/

even more new features added to peercoin.net

New pool opened up found 2 blocks already - http://peercoin.ecoining.com/

JBT @ Miami conference

peercoin faucet http://peercoinfaucet.com/

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Spreading the love on reddit http://www.reddit.com/r/peercoin/comments/1w000p/peercoin_newsletter/

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Looks like you got the two big articles of the week + the Russian one, nice job :slight_smile: Don’t see anything big missing from what we’ve tweeted this week.

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[quote=“FuzzyBear, post:2, topic:1862”]Peercointalk services

Offline wallet generator - http://wallet.peercointalk.org/

Peercoin Block Explorer - http://blockexplorer.peercointalk.org/

Peercoin Builds - http://builds.peercointalk.org/

even more new features added to peercoin.net

New pool opened up found 2 blocks already - http://peercoin.ecoining.com/

JBT @ Miami conference

peercoin faucet http://peercoinfaucet.com/[/quote]

Updated fuzzy, thanks…

Since it’s been so long since the last news letter, I am not limiting it to just this week… For example I know there’s been a few more merchant acceptances, I just gotta find out where they were. Post anything you think would be relevant/interesting that wouldn’t seem redundant from say the last few weeks. The target audience is everyone, but especially bitcointalk.

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Excellent work and thank you for making this news letter. Will the new client version allow me to to mint while locked?

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Fuzzy will have to answer this, I’m not familiar… I do know it allows easier unlocking and locking, and that it will now require you to put in your pass-phrase to transact coins even when your wallet is unlocked…

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Ok, here’s a couple things.

  • I think you should center the logo. It looks better like that in my opinion.
  • In “so lets get started” I believe “lets” needs an apostrophe.
  • Insert John’s last name, Manglaviti.
  • In “section of the offical forums” official needs another i.
  • Under the Peershare news, I would put in a short description of what Peershare is for people who have no idea. Maybe this…

“Peershare is a way for businesses to manage publicly held shares in a decentralized fashion. It uses the Peercoin network to automate the distribution of associated dividends in the form of Peercoins.”

I took two sentences from Jordan Lee’s original post and combined them. If this isn’t a correct description then try it out yourself.

  • Try using this title on Bitcointalk. It incorporates teasers to get people to click on the thread. I tested it and it just fits.

[PPC] Peercoin Newsletter #7: Client 0.3.1 - Peershare 500k Fund - Bitcoin Miami

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I also agree with waiting to put out newsletters until we have enough news. We should refrain from forcing them out every week, or else people will stop reading them because of the lower quality.

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[quote=“Sentinelrv, post:8, topic:1862”]Ok, here’s a couple things.

  • I think you should center the logo. It looks better like that in my opinion.
  • In “so lets get started” I believe “lets” needs an apostrophe.
  • Insert John’s last name, Manglaviti.
  • In “section of the offical forums” official needs another i.
  • Under the Peershare news, I would put in a short description of what Peershare is for people who have no idea. Maybe this…

“Peershare is a way for businesses to manage publicly held shares in a decentralized fashion. It uses the Peercoin network to automate the distribution of associated dividends in the form of Peercoins.”

I took two sentences from Jordan Lee’s original post and combined them. If this isn’t a correct description then try it out yourself.

  • Try using this title on Bitcointalk. It incorporates teasers to get people to click on the thread. I tested it and it just fits.

[PPC] Peercoin Newsletter #7: Client 0.3.1 - Peershare 500k Fund - Bitcoin Miami[/quote]

Thanks sentinel. Updated. Question, while I know Peershare operates using the PPC network, I thought it would allow distribution of dividends in any currency of their choosing?

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I’m not sure. I got that quote from the original post. You’d have to confirm it with Jordan.

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I think that’s it for what I know of. Needs a conclusion and 0.3.1 release.

Any polish suggestions?

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There was another advertising action on Reddit which was done just few days after the one you mentioned. You can add that too, this round is actually finished. http://www.reddit.com/r/peercoin/comments/1vumih/a_little_peercoin_advertising_foundation/

Thanks!

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I’m trying to confirm with Jordan whether that quote is correct and if Peershare can distribute dividends in other cryptos than just Peercoin.

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Here you go Yuri…

[quote=“Jordan Lee, post:65, topic:382”][quote=“Sentinelrv, post:63, topic:382”]We’re including a description of Peershare in the latest Peercoin Newsletter. I took two sentences from your original post and combined them. Is this correct? Also, can it distribute dividends only in Peercoins, or other cryptos as well? I just want to make sure we get this right.

“Peershare is a way for businesses to manage publicly held shares in a decentralized fashion. It uses the Peercoin network to automate the distribution of associated dividends in the form of Peercoins”[/quote]

These statements are correct.

Peershare as designed will only distribute dividends in Peercoins. However, it can be easily modified to distribute dividends in other cryptocurrencies, and I expect this will occur.[/quote]

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[quote=“Sentinelrv, post:15, topic:1862”]Here you go Yuri…

[quote=“Jordan Lee, post:65, topic:382”][quote=“Sentinelrv, post:63, topic:382”]We’re including a description of Peershare in the latest Peercoin Newsletter. I took two sentences from your original post and combined them. Is this correct? Also, can it distribute dividends only in Peercoins, or other cryptos as well? I just want to make sure we get this right.

“Peershare is a way for businesses to manage publicly held shares in a decentralized fashion. It uses the Peercoin network to automate the distribution of associated dividends in the form of Peercoins”[/quote]

These statements are correct.

Peershare as designed will only distribute dividends in Peercoins. However, it can be easily modified to distribute dividends in other cryptocurrencies, and I expect this will occur.[/quote][/quote]

Awesome. Added volunpeer section and small conclusion. Does anyone know that the google docs link in the volunpeer section is still accurate?

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Check the top of Peercoin.net. There should be a volunteer link there. It’s probably the same one. Also, in your conclusion, the word “create” isn’t needed.

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Yeah we could dd link to the new builds I have done though i’d rater a few more people tested and confirmedthe migration to peercoin directories is ok etc but anyway have the link

http://builds.peercointalk.org

also bump for

[quote=“pyc, post:13, topic:1862”]There was another advertising action on Reddit which was done just few days after the one you mentioned. You can add that too, this round is actually finished. http://www.reddit.com/r/peercoin/comments/1vumih/a_little_peercoin_advertising_foundation/

Thanks![/quote]

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Yuri, if you’re going to do a giveaway to keep the thread bumped, I suggest adding it in the title or people might miss it. I updated the title below…

[PPC] Peercoin Newsletter #7: PPC Giveaway - Client 0.3.3 - Peershare $500k Fund

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[quote=“Sentinelrv, post:19, topic:1862”]Yuri, if you’re going to do a giveaway to keep the thread bumped, I suggest adding it in the title or people might miss it. I updated the title below…
[PPC] Peercoin Newsletter #7: PPC Giveaway - Client 0.3.3 - Peershare $500k Fund[/quote]

I agree, but let’s really point out the dollar value for Peershare

[PPC] Peercoin Newsletter #7: PPC Give-away - $500,000 USD already funded for Peershare!

That’s more of an eye catcher, than the client version number.

The $500K sounds like megabytes or kilobytes. Not a good reference point. 1/2 million dollars at normal market rate, funding Peershare? That’s REUTERS news.

Also, where are our official Press Releases shown? When something significant of this magnitude goes out, an official press release needs to be prepared.

All press-releases include a point of contact (or Person of contact) at the bottom. They are official and ready-to-go-to-press.

I mentioned before about the necessity of Press Kits (which are really important). We also need to have specific press-releases. 1/2 million dollars towards Peershare funding is worthy of a major press-release.

(A client upgrade isn’t. So for those of us trying to differentiate the difference… A significant milestone of great magnitude deserves a press release. You want to keep these press releases to a bare minimum so they are more likely to make it to print, radio, and TV.

The 1/2 million dollar funding for Peershare is definitely a MAJOR boom to Peercoin, more than any upgraded wallet, and needs mainstream / conventional media exposure asap). Real reporters are hungry for major swings in cryptocurrency, and I don’t know any coin lately that has 1/2 million dollars of investment towards a project like Peershare.

The only reason why Peercoin is this silly little value it is today is for lack of proper promotion. If bounties are available, we need to convert those to USD and hire a proper PR (public relations) person who has media contacts.

Let’s stop fooling around and get this going where it needs to be before someone eats our lunch for us.