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Main => General Discussion => Topic started by: domsch on March 29, 2014, 03:06:37 am

Title: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: domsch on March 29, 2014, 03:06:37 am: After long waiting we can officially announce that the very first trading platform for Bitshares and Protoshares is ready to take Beta Testers!

The spots are limited and we do only allow 30 Bitsharestalk.org members on the platform! For the beta you will not require anything and don't need to move over any of your assets - you can freely and securely play around! For the Bitshares trading we are using "BellaCoin" as a substitute to imitate the trading for our Bitshares and Protoshares. Each beta tester will be granted 500 Bitshares (Bellacoins) and $2000 for the trading. Real trading for BTC/PTS will start next week after Invictus has checked our cold storage method and can confirm that everything is done correctly! Additionally, we have approached several security auditors and will report back once we know more.

If you are interested, please go to the following Google Form to be placed on the Beta List. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18VavKnBTex8TACoHISdCDXXQhopeQ5Y53cLlpyW3qLY/viewform)

We will keep close contact with all 30 beta testers and create a Skype group where we thoroughly discuss bugs/fixes and where users can suggest improvements. The purpose of this beta is it to prepare the platform for the official launch in a few weeks.

(http://i.imgur.com/cy5OaeE.jpg)
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: toast on March 29, 2014, 03:07:44 am: no google form in OP...
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: Webber on March 29, 2014, 05:51:46 am: I'd like to sign up!
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: ssjpts on March 29, 2014, 06:17:45 am: only 30 tester?
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: dcchong on March 29, 2014, 06:36:01 am: I guess the amount of tester is enough. :D
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: domsch on March 29, 2014, 06:38:53 am: Quote from: ssjpts on March 29, 2014, 06:17:45 am
only 30 tester?

30 is enough to get a clear overview on what needs to be changed/fixed. In a week or two, after fixing all the major bugs, we will gradually let more people on the platform. But for now, spots are limited.
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: zongguan on March 29, 2014, 10:02:18 am: Join the fight
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: davidpbrown on March 29, 2014, 10:18:14 am: Just a thought on that graphic above..

Perhaps worth avoiding use of only BTS and BTC. Obviously, we're familiar with those but perhaps better for noobs to state "BitShares (BTS) and BitCoin (BTC)" explicitly wherever there is room for that.
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: bubbler on March 29, 2014, 01:29:57 pm: good progress！ mark！
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: KyLin on March 29, 2014, 02:22:19 pm: I am very interested in this activity.
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: domsch on March 29, 2014, 08:38:02 pm: Quote from: davidpbrown on March 29, 2014, 10:18:14 am
Just a thought on that graphic above..

Perhaps worth avoiding use of only BTS and BTC. Obviously, we're familiar with those but perhaps better for noobs to state "BitShares (BTS) and BitCoin (BTC)" explicitly wherever there is room for that.

Thanks for the tip. Noted it down.

We are going to start sending out invites to the selected 30 people on Monday. Prepare yourself guys!
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: domsch on March 30, 2014, 04:04:09 pm: Because there were so many applications for beta we have decided to increase the amount of beta testers to 60 people! We will send out the invited to the chosen people tomorrow.

Best
-Dom
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: bitandrew on March 31, 2014, 02:35:31 pm: does this exchange belong to 3I?
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: bytemaster on March 31, 2014, 02:52:25 pm: No

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Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: domsch on March 31, 2014, 04:39:55 pm: Quote from: bitandrew on March 31, 2014, 02:35:31 pm
does this exchange belong to 3I?

We are an independent Startup that is not related to I3.
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: domsch on April 01, 2014, 02:26:54 pm: We have started invited the first 15 members to the website.

The next batch of invited will be sent this evening.
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: bitbro on April 01, 2014, 03:13:43 pm: Will we eventually be able to link bank accounts to buy PTS?

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Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: domsch on April 01, 2014, 03:57:46 pm: Quote from: bitbro on April 01, 2014, 03:13:43 pm
Will we eventually be able to link bank accounts to buy PTS?

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After the beta users across the globe will be able to deposit their Fiat currency and convert it into Bitshares. We have been working on the legality now for the past 2 months and we are about to get an amazing banking partner on board :)

Our goal is it to assist people with the transition from centralized systems to the decentralized world. This Fiat exchange for Bitshares, Protoshares is just the beginning and will add a tremendous amount of liquidity to the markets. We have a lot more projects planned so there is a lot to come that will benefit everyone involved - especially future, upcoming DAC's.
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: G1ng3rBr34dM4n on April 01, 2014, 04:12:12 pm: Still taking applications? Just submitted and would really like to take a look at the exchange and help out however I can.
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: domsch on April 01, 2014, 04:35:42 pm: Quote from: G1ng3rBr34dM4n on April 01, 2014, 04:12:12 pm
Still taking applications? Just submitted and would really like to take a look at the exchange and help out however I can.

Yes we are definitely open for new applicants. Right now we are doing all the invites in batches in order to keep the size of all the invite/skype groups down to a minimum and make it easier for us to manage the opinions, ideas and suggestions from these people. You should expect to receive an invite within the next 2 - 4 days though :)

-Dom
Title: Re: [Beta Announcement] The First Bitshares/Protoshares Fiat Exchange is here!
Post by: G1ng3rBr34dM4n on April 01, 2014, 05:02:09 pm: Quote from: domsch on April 01, 2014, 04:35:42 pm
Quote from: G1ng3rBr34dM4n on April 01, 2014, 04:12:12 pm
Still taking applications? Just submitted and would really like to take a look at the exchange and help out however I can.

Yes we are definitely open for new applicants. Right now we are doing all the invites in batches in order to keep the size of all the invite/skype groups down to a minimum and make it easier for us to manage the opinions, ideas and suggestions from these people. You should expect to receive an invite within the next 2 - 4 days though :)

-Dom

Can't wait! Thanks for the quick response.