Thanks! Yeah, we figured there are some people who just will never be bothered to read up on things like SSH, imaging SD cards, and building apps- so a plug-in-play option just seemed like a good fit for them.

In regards to your questions:

1. The OS that we are using for this one is a modified version of Raspbian, though we have also tested the builds on a lite version of Ubuntu, and CentOS. The build we made allows the phone to connect to the device and enables the ability to issue rolling updates and remotely control the device.

2. Oh absolutely, so we plan to make the OS open source, including all the builds. We will be releasing two different versions of the app. One that will work with nimbleNODE and the other with the open-source builds. The app that connects to the open source version would be $1-$2 at most in the app store and that's it. All we want to do is continue to build nodes, so any little bit helps with that.

We would like to introduce one of the smallest full nodes around - nimbleNODE.

A portable full node that focuses on simplicity- nimbleNODE is as affordable and customizable at it gets. Whether you need an alternative for cold storage or an option to send/receive crypto securely, nimbleNODE has got you covered! While nimbleNODE makes use of commodity hardware like the Pi and Arduino, we will be working on our own customized chips soon, that will support a wide range of node use-cases.

To pre-order and/or check out the device, visit us on the nimbleNODE site:
https://nimblenode.io/


Key Highlights:
- Controllable through a single mobile application
- Pre-synced pruned blockchain
- Ability to track BTC balance as well as receive BTC within device range
- Small, lightweight, and easy to bring with you anywhere


Included in the box:
- USB 5 Volt power adapter
- nimbleNODE device
- SD-Card for expandable storage


Technical Specs:
- Dimensions: 1” Width x 2.1” Height
- Weight: 11.8 grams
- Capabilities: Bluetooth, Wireless
- ARM6 Chip


Check out the mini-AMA we just had on r/Bitcoin
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/bn0xwz/pocket_size_bitcoin_full_node/

Join the conversation:
https://twitter.com/nimbleNODE_
http://t.me/nimbleNODESupport
https://medium.com/@nimblenode


Please feel free to ask us any questions or give us feedback on what you think.

Yes, the Ethereum network was attacked, I wouldn't necessarily consider it hacked ("since nothing was compromised") or taken down. Sure, this triggered a soft fork, but in what way did this have a huge effect on DApps? DApps still functioned on whatever forks happen, and the data of smart contracts remained immutable. Are too many forks a bad thing? Yes, but I don't see them being a threat to the robustness of the network. Not to mention there are plenty of fixes the Ethereum foundation is working to address these attack vectors (e.g. Casper).

In the case of the attack against DAO, the Ethereum network still functioned (https://blog.ethereum.org/2016/06/17/critical-update-re-dao-vulnerability/). There will always be some vulnerability in how code is written, the immutability of the blockchain is quite solid.

Until there is news that smart contracts themselves can be compromised, regardless of the soundness of the code, then I would agree with you that "never can be taken down" is the wrong phrase to use.

Currently, there are no projects (at least, using the blockchain) that are concerned with addressing the issues surrounding the creation and curation of news, in the way DNN does.

Steem for example, allows anyone to post/publish content to its platform, regardless of the type of content. For publishing content, Steem then rewards its users with STEEM granted, their content gains popularity, while at the same time, incentivizing dialogue around this content. Other than subjective mining, DNN bears little resemblance to Steem. The best way to think of Steem, is it is a tokenized Reddit on the blockchain. Rather, than reward users with Karma, users of Steem are given STEEM. In turn, creating a platform that fosters content deemed as quality by the community.

CreativeChain on the other hand, is focused with authorship assurance and creating customizable distribution channels for content. While CreativeChain does have the ability to create smart contracts and social networks to interact with communities, there is no clear-cut solution to addressing the problems surrounding news in particular. DNN and CreativeChain's incentive models are also vastly different.

DNN can be viewed as a publication on the blockchain. DNN's aims to enable a continuous feed of source-based news that is concise and community vetted for factual integrity.

Hey BitsharesHero,

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