I would highly recommend taking a look at my proposal for a referral program. If you want BitUSD to spread virally, this is what needs to be done.

Advertising > Users > Share value

Advertising brings users which ultimately determines share value.

Quote from: xeroc on October 01, 2014, 10:33:10 pm

its python3 .. you need python3-requests

omg ur so fast, so how do I install these? I already have "apt-get install python"

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1. pay your employees in bitUSD
2. pay your contractors in bitUSD
3. let the bitshares DNS, Votes, Music etc. integrate bitUSD payment from the start - as easy as possible
4. establish an easy way to convert USD in bitUSD - this will bring new money in the system

we need more purpose for bitUSD and everything else will follow

 Exactly!

Quote from: clout on October 01, 2014, 03:19:07 pm

Is it not technically feasible to add PTS as an asset on BitShares X and have individuals import their wallets to claim those PTS?

Seriously. It makes far more sense to make it a user-issued asset with maxed out supply on the BitShares X blockchain (if technically possible).

And while your at it, mix in the AGS snapshot too to have a united AGS/PTS protoshare that future DACs can credit by at least 20%.

I assure you, we are working tirelessly behind the scenes.  We are focusing our energy on "on ramps" as bytemaster said.   Credit cards, debit and bank transfers direct to BTSX and bitUSD.  I hate to say just wait, but that's what I'm saying.  I cant give details until after the fact, as we're talking to a lot of potential partners who want to help us.   And yes, we've been invited to money 2020.  Dan will be speaking there, if he accepts.  B

I have to admit that I somewhat dislike the proposed system.
Are there any advantages, that being a delegate and getting funding is so closely entangled? I think it would be better to leave the delegate pay system as it is in BitsharesX right now and implement a more or less independent funding feature. Your proposed system has multiple disadvantages:

1. You need to be a delegate to potentially get funding. Especially in the beginning it is a big hurdle to set up and maintain a delegate node.
2. There is a limited number of delegates. If there are many smaller projects this will probably be a bottleneck. Moreover this might have the effect that projects that aren't finished get voted out just because of the shortage of active delegate positions.
3. There are competing criteria when selecting delegates. It is not only about the trusworthyness and ability of an individual to maintain a delegat node but also independently the plans for projects that need funding. That might lead to an overall decreased blockchain security and stability.
4. Once high payed delegates get voted in they are not incentivised to finish on minimal budget and time. Getting voted out again is the only threat and in my opinion not sufficient to motivate the delegate. This is a general problem of every solution that isn't timely restricted.