Who we are we, really.

Greetings, I’m Brandon Lovejoy, Delegate bits on our beloved BitShares blockchain.  From this point forward I’ll be known as bitscape in the forums and elsewhere online.  I’m an entrepreneur, strategist, artist, and tech enthusiast.  My background is in film and audio production, grassroots organizing, politics, tea, sailing, and more.  A linux enthusiast since 1995,  I believe that free software is a fundamental requirement for a free society, and that the blockchain may well signify the next stage in the evolution of our species.  To me, BitShares is the torch of freedom for the digital age, and with the help of our amazing community, I will do everything in my power to advance it.

Hi! I’m roadkill, henceforth known as roadscape, or Tim. I’m a generalist, creative problem solver, and strategist. I’d like to see blockchain tech as the cornerstone of a freer, safer, and more efficient society. My first taste of programming was in 1998 when I started to hand-copy code samples from my dad’s VB5 book. By 2003 I was writing IM, IRC, and HTTP clients/servers/bots; decidedly hooked on coding for the web. Since then, I’ve worked on web apps/design, server administration, and mobile apps. Relevant skills include content optimization, research & teaching concepts, design, event photography, and general mischief. The internet has become a battlefield and BitShares is our weapon of peace.

A hearty thank you to all who have contributed their herculean efforts to this grand vision thus far!
And especially for Dan, and his merry crew, who have not wavered in that vision even at the most challenging of moments.

2015 is going to be a strong showing from this community... I can feel it!

My new years resolution is to help BUILD A MOVEMENT around BitShares!   

I agree, visual storytelling is much more communicative than text.  I'm getting myself ready to make some great videos in support of BTS.  If no one gets to it before me I will definitely work on the production of such a video!  About to launch a new media delegate team, details forthcoming. 

 

Your blog may very well do more to help BitShares grow than anything else I've seen thus far.

I agree with some of the edit suggestions above, ie.. sans 'tons of money' etc. 

BUT i wholeheartedly believe it is tactically wise (and honest) to forge ahead with your passionate rhetoric. 

I'm primarily involved here because this is a paradigm shift in our global socio-political possibilities, and I know there are many more who are similarly motivated, not just libertarians, but a multitude of others.

Words like these from the heart will be immensely helpful in reaching those early adopters who will be in for the long haul.
Thanks for ever bearing the torch forward!

 

Go Cass go!  You'll be next to join the 100% team..

you have my vote!

I like the UI on BTER better, or maybe I'm just used to it, however the volume is quite low compared to BTC38, which the Chinese community seems to favor, unless i'm mistaken.  I had to create a Facebook account (which i despise) just to use BTC38 though, and that keeps me from ever wanting to log in.  So.. bter.com it is, for me, for now.

Just my 2 Larimers 

Hey, is there some secret handshake required to gain entry?