Forgive me if this is out of place, but this thread seems to have forgotten all about DNotes development and instead is just posting news about crypto in general (and various quasi-delusional libertarian dreams of the future). Could we perhaps.... get back to the point?
TeeGee asked a few pages back:
What do people here think the best way to encourage forum participation is?
The best way to get any participation
period is to position the coin as a worthwhile and accessible speculation instrument. Whether you philosophically believe this or not, in crypto it's true. The ability to buy and sell something as a means to make money is the
only route to awareness at this time.
So what is the most important short-term goal to achieve?
Getting NOTE listed on Cryptsy. Until that happens, very little in the way of adoption or awareness will happen. Sure, you say - we're taking it slow. Well, I guess there's three speeds: slow, dead slow, and stop.
Pushing the listing of the coin on a major exchange will do a thousand times more for usage and interest than any marketing campaign, than any development work, than any linkedin posts..
Cryptsy needs to be our number one target above all else if this innovative coin is going to go anywhere.
Forgive me but, I have to disagree with you. The state of the industry, in general, is just as important as DNotes development if not more. After all is said and done, DNotes is, and will be for some time, part of the bigger picture that is crypto in general. The health of the industry greatly affects DNotes in this early stage of development. I think you will notice that we are moving towards being able to stand alone but, that is still some time off. Also, we don't want to make the same mistakes others are making. Discussing those mistakes, and triumphs, makes us stronger.
Unlike most other coins, DNotes has a long term plan that is being followed point by point by the developers and founders who are seasoned business men already. As far as Cryptsy is concerned, yes, that would help but, it is not the do all, end all move that will get DNotes in the public eye. We are moving to make that happen with or without Cryptsy. Check out all the dying or worthless coins on Cryptsy. We should already be in their voting list so, if you want Cryptsy, vote, vote, and vote some more. Personally, I don't think it is that important but, I'm sure it would help some.
And the last point, pushing a project too fast will result in it's ultimate failure. I have learned this in business and have seen it happen numerous times.
Just my 2 cents worth...