Here's our weekly mining report - 5/6/2017

https://steemit.com/bitshares/@Pairmike/steem-factory-mining-report-5-6-2017

We are looking for chinese traders to trade this token for bitCNY.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/smartcoins-backed-real-world-collateral-ronny-boesing

The article has typos that Ronny will correct this evening.  I think it does a good job of simplifying the uses of Bitshares.  The community needs more articles like this to help people understand what Bitshares is and how to use it.

This project has been too complex and too confusing for people to grasp quickly.  Thus we have lost a large number of backers over the years.  The multiple changes in direction has contributed to lack of confidence as well.

I have over 300,000 BTS on the 0.93c client.  After importing to Graphene, I have a balance of 1 BTS.  My initial import via the web wallet was taking too long so I canceled it.  I then imported via the cli_wallet on two separate occasions and still not showing the correct balances. 

I really need help.

I've been involved with crypto currencies and Bitcoin since March 2013.  I fell down the rabbit hole like most people in this industry.  The blockchain technology is fascinating with it's potential.  I was early investor in BitShares, Swarm, and more recently in SuperNet. Each of these projects are referred to as Bitcoin 2.0.  This implies projects that are built on top of the base level blockchain technology.  I have a few other crypto currencies that I hold.

Most of my learning has been accomplished by reading forums, listening to radio shows, and news articles.  Now, I'm looking to form a group of fellow crypto investors and traders to discuss strategies, investment possibilities, and other things related to crypto currency and the blockchain.  If you would like to become a member, contact me on Twitter @simpleinvesting. 

We will have to decide what is the best medium to communicate, meeting times, and other organizational tasks.

I look forward to hearing from you all.  Thanks.

The Bitcoin price drop over the past month has decreased my overall BTSX value in USD terms.  What is the best way to use the BitsharesX system to protect my investment?  I have an idea, but I want other to chime in with details.

Also, will anyone be interested in starting a trading group?  In this group we could:
1. demonstrate how to effectively place different trades on the bitsharesx platform
2. discuss strategies and trading implementation
3. discuss technical analysis
4. create educational articles, audio, and video for newbies and advanced bitsharesx traders

Suggesting and feedback are welcome.