This is an old post of mine that didn't get too much response, but seems pertinent to this discussion so I hope everyone is ok with me posting the link.
https://bitsharestalk.org/index.php?topic=836.0This concept, Adam, seems very similar to the one you are proposing--though yours
seems as though it is only for custom-printed cups (if I read that all correctly, that is).
After some thought and a bit of time between posts on this concept, I would like to elaborate further (this is not going to be in the format of a whitepaper--yet). It seems like the proposal would be a DAC within the 3D-printing DAC, wherein the Cups are 3D-Printed using cup models from any number of models submitted.
Designing/Selling ModelsDesigners can model and post these along with the price for each use of their submitted model:
For instance, Bob submits his model and prices the uses individually @.25 mBits each, he also has increasingly lower prices set for progressively larger orders (.2 mBits @ 10-99 uses, .15 @ 100-499 uses, .14 @ 500-999 uses, .13 mBit @ 1000-9999 uses)
Tom also submits his model. His prices are as follows: @.50 mBit each, .45 mBit @ 10-99 uses, .35 mBit @ 100-499 uses, .25 @ 500-999 uses, .125 mBit @ 1000-9999 uses)
*Note* mBits would likely actually be xferred to the DAC's own "currency", mined into existence through the p2p network's processing of transactions. User Interface/PurchasesUsing the Blockchain data, coded utilities can analyze purchases over time. Metrics for the most popular cup models would be provided to potential customers through a pleasant browser/POS interface along with various filtering options (dimensions, cost, trending models, historically popular models, famous designers...etc). A search feature could also be included...along with potential for detailed product descriptions/reviews (also stored in the blockchain(s)). To potential customers, this interface could look very similar to something like Amazon or Ebay.
3D-Printing3D-Printing Businesses would then be incentivized to add the necessary infrastructure on their end to facilitate automated transactions through this and other 3D-printing DACs. Numerous DACs pop up and with them numerous other 3D Printing Businesses.
Copyright VS TrustDesigns may be copied/cloned, but there should be some kind of mechanism for the community to label the original creator when they find clones. This would allow the reputation of the modeler/printing business dev team to become the ultimate form of currency and trusted blockchain networks would verify the time/date of original posting. Many large 3D Printing businesses would likely eventually build their own DACs rather than depend on a 3rd party blockchain. The processing of transactions would award shares in the DAC, the value of which would float on BitShares-type Exchanges against other similar DACs. The Trust the DAC Devs, 3D Model Designers and Businesses are directly related to the price of the DACs. Business relationships, then, will hinge on gaining trust from the market.
Please feel free to alter this as you see fit, or inform me in the areas where I am mistaken so we can build upon it! This is how progress is made, and it is precisely the innovation WE create as a community that will drive further innovation...and quite possibly MORE important, set the standard for those to come after us. We together we can build industries that fight for the trust of their users in a free market an enhanced version of evolution of ideas through open sharing. Please let us look at how we can make this work and post your invaluable opinions.
@ Adam, please let me know if I got this wrong anywhere. I know your concept also spoke of custom designs/printing on the cups (or other designs), but that could be a layer on top of the 3D-Printing DACs and a secondary service offered by either 3rd parties Printing/Labeling Services.
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