http://bitcoinist.net/interview-dan-metcalf-lead-developer-blocknet/

Blocknet is being planned to work with a decentralized marketplace combined with the Xbridge technology which enables cross chain connectivity. Can you explain us more about Xbridge?
The XBridge is an open source P2P protocol that anyone can implement into any blockchain-based “wallet” or app. Once development is completed, it will allow each app to serve or to receive services from nodes on other blockchains – and of course for micropayments to be made for these services. So decentralized exchange is one of the core functions of the Blocknet platform. Upon this can be built potentially unlimited services by third parties – and no doubt there’ll be keen interest in a decentralized marketplace.

The Blocknet Platform is said to be integrating at least 10 participating currencies, each one of them with its own side chain. At the moment you have integrated two blockchains into your platform, but many more are said to be integrated. Will you be adding even more currencies to your platform? Can you explain us more about this process?
Well, the Blocknet doesn’t use sidechains. Each participating currency has its own blockchain, and the Blocknet uses these to record transactions – and there is no central or “core” blockchain.

As for adding new coins or projects, there is no real limit to the number of blockchains that can be integrated into the Blocknet, because the XBridge is open source and anyone can implement it in their wallet.Blocknet_article_interview_cover_Bitcoinis On the other hand, the incipient Blocknet Foundation serves to ratify participating projects and to fund the development of relevant technology. As such, there will always be a limited (but growing) number of “officially” participating blockchain-based projects. These projects will have a say in the direction of the Blocknet, and as members of the Foundation their reputation will set them apart from the rest.

Those seems the part of interest. Instead of trying to develop cross chain connectivity, why don't we implement one already existing? Sure we could let it develop first to see how it goes, but it would be a nice idea. It would bring more alt coin holders to bitshares as they could directly trade their alts for bitAssets. I don't know the project that well. Heard of it in the past but only now decided to take a look and I bumped into this article.

We have here the possibility of going from fiat to bitshares/bitAssets directly! They don't have bts or bitassets listed i guess, but it's worth reaching to!

http://bitcoinist.net/coinimal-wants-make-buying-bitcoin-faster/

"The exchange offers most of the popular payment methods in Europe, including SEPA for all 28 european countries and SOFORT for users in Belgium, Germany, Italy, France, Austria, Netherlands, Slovakia, and Spain. The exchange claims that using those payment methods on their platform allows users to buy crypto-currency “almost instantly.

They offer trading for numerous crypto-currencies, like bitcoin, litecoin and NXT currently. SuperNet, NEM (New Economy Movement) and many other crypto-currencies are being added to the platform in the near future."

We have here the possibility of going from fiat to bitshares!

We have been seen many articles talking about the dark side of cryptos, from being used on darkmarkets to funding of terrorists. However, how can people even talk about that when things like this happen right in front of their noses

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2013-07-02/hsbc-judge-approves-1-9b-drug-money-laundering-accord

Everything has a good and a bad side, however, before even solving the problems within the current system - thing cryptos are trying to do - they come out blasting, arguing cryptos are a bad thing. All of this while it has been more than proven that the current system is corrupt, that the ones in power are corrupt

http://www.coindesk.com/okcoin-gives-away-1-6-million-in-bitcoin-for-chinese-new-year/

$1.6 Million, got them half a million new users.

This is not about the news itself but about the example we could follow in the future. Have people earn some giveways by using or downloading the wallet. Of course we lack such funds at the moment, but it doesn't have to be that much and it doesn't have to be now. Later on in the future if all delegares joined hands in a project like this we could make a big move.

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/19371/bitrated-unveils-reputation-system-multisig-escrow/

Would it be possible to access the wallet without the need for the full password? The user would only use a 4 or 5 (or custom) number of digits. This however, would only unlock some parts of it, for example, to see if it's synced and to check transactions. Transaction details such as the amount of bts sent or received could be omitted and could just show if the user received or sent.

This way the user could easily monitor his account to check if everything is in order with an easier to remember code and without the need to expose his password. Then the password would be used to get more permissions such as doing transactions.

This could even be customizable to allow the user to see his balance or not with the PIN only, allow backups or not, etc. Transactions and voting would still need the password to be done.

What do you think? I know this might not be a priority right now but could improve user experience with the wallet.

They might be right or wrong in some aspects but it's always good to learn how we can change.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/459085124197658/permalink/619154578190711/

If someone doesn't have a Facebook account, I'll post some comments here:

The answers were regarding this blog post about nubits:
http://bytemaster.bitshares.org/article/2015/01/13/NuBits-is-a-Ponzi-Scheme/

"FUD from Bitshares. This is an old argument, already made the rounds a few times now. Its pathetic when core members of one community attempt to attack others, and try to use their "legitimacy" to do so. It brings bad atmosphere to both coins."
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" I reside mainly in the bitshares community & Larimer got roasted by everyone for this post. He actually changed & edited it to make it less harsh; it was originally called 'Nubits is a ponzi scheme'.

Not to say his arguments arent valid or worth investigating, but bitshares has a history of shitting over other coins like Bitcoin so we need to start a more postive, co-operative model of marketing."
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"I can respectfully agree with that I believe professionalism is necessary to survive in a free market and plus its just in poor taste. But the argument is worth digging more into I think."
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"I read it. This is just a smear nubits, advertise bitUSD campaign. I will never, ever invest in something that uses negativity like that. Just me though."
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"Bitshares and the snapshots have screwed a lot of people over, sure, it is transparent if you know where to look. Did everyone know?"
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Most were made by the same person, that doesn't matter. Also, like I said before, some arguments might be right, others might be wrong, my point here is not to attack whoever criticized BitShares but to learn with that.

Valid points I agree with:

- BitShares "attacks" other cryptos. I don't take this literally, as I believe the posts are not intentionally trying to bash other cryptos like nubits or bitcoin, however people see it like that and that definitely affects us. In the past though, I kind of felt a "we are superior" vibe coming from here towards bitcoin. Once again, it doesn't matter if the technology is superior, what matters is don't need to focus on other cryptos, we just need to focus on BitShares and if possible, develop good relationships with everyone in the cryptoscene. I think we need to improve on that. Note that some people that bash bitcoins might do it in fact because they feel threatened, but that's definitely something we need to improve on - our relationships with other crypto projects and at the same time, focus  more on BitShares and not on what the competition is doing. If we develop a good product, in the end it will speak for itself.

- "Scarce Information". It may not be scarce, but from an outsider point of view it sure is as he can't find the info he is looking for without wasting time. That was mentioned regarding the snapshots. Although I do not agree because they were announced weeks before, there are still lots of important info scattered around. people need to hunt for information and for someone who doesn't check the forums regularly that just isn't possible. It was suggested in the past a number of timers to create an Announcement Section on the forum with important threads regarding updates, snapshots, etc, All in one place so it's easily accessible and someone can have a better idea of what's going on in 5m

http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/former-chief-white-house-advisor-gene-sperling-joins-ripple-labs-board-of-directors-1984524.htm

wow, NYSE investing on Coinbase and this. Seems like the ecosystem is growing