Protocol level changes - I'm working on some features which I've already started in the code which include user created currencies. Anyone who has any ability to make protocol changes, I can use some help in this area. If you have the experience/expertise PM me
I think this is very low priority right now. Please make sure the coin server becomes compatible with pool server software. As already mentioned it is required to update the included rpc server so as to accept batch rpc calls. We could write a small rpc proxy that splits the batch request into single requests, but adding this support to the server would be optimal. User space coins can wait for some time I guess and we should focus on making sure the network is secure, on improved compatibility with pool software, coin website, and adding the coin to exchanges.
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