Quote from: testz on September 12, 2015, 08:05:07 am

Quote from: Marketorder on September 12, 2015, 08:00:05 am

I emailed Poloniex today about the update to 2.0 and it doesn't seem like they will make changes for the new update. How do I safely move thousands of dollars worth of BTS? I have no computer experience at all, I need something idiot proof.

What's going to happen to my Bitshares on Poloniex if I don't take then out by the 13th of October if Poloniex doesn't update to accommodate the change to 2.0? Will my coins be gone or useless?

Don't worry, wait for 1-2 weeks, I think the Poloniex will support upgrade to BitShares 2.0 and you can left your BTS at Poloniex and move them into your wallet after upgrade.

If no, we will guide you how to install BitShares 0.9.2 wallet software and move your funds.

Have you gotten confirmation of this?

I agree that they almost certainly will, they would risk their new position as the premier altcoin exchange if they didnt, but would be nice to get a statement.

The other way around this is to open an account with CCEDK and transfer everything there.
I'm almost 100% certain that Ronny of CCEDK will honor the BTS 2.0 switch over, and if any issues did happen, I know he would work diligently to get them resolved asap!
Outside of that, if you decide to install a new wallet on your PC then yes, you would need to get it fully set up and sync'd before you could send your funds to it.
I see that testz offered to help you with wallet install. He's a trusted community member IMHO 
Obviously we'll all help you through this in any way we can, that's just how our community rollz !!!   

I tend to agree with the OP on this topic.
The opening page should stupid simple along with the category naming. Like wallet, trade, business and vote.
Wallet is obviously just for balance, send and recieve.
Trade takes you into the trading platform.
Business would be area to create and manage UIA.
Vote is, well...the area to vote.

"Bitshares. So easy, a caveman can do it!"

@marketorder

If you're using Windows OS you may find these steps helpful for a smooth install...
In your situation, you'll want to start with step#3
Hope this helps 
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- What Steps Should I Take Saving My Old BTS Wallet Before Migrating?
First you should update to the most current BTS wallet (v0.9.2). Download links here...  https://github.com/bitshares/bitshares/releases/tag/bts%2F0.9.2
*note- please be aware BTS may have one more wallet update from v0.9.2 making migrating easier... so these steps may have to be done one more time*

(Windows) Here's a quick how-to for updating older wallet versions to v0.9.2

1. For your current client version, copy the C:\Users\*account name*\AppData\Roaming\Bitshares\wallet directory as a backup in another dir.  (Export your wallet as .json as well for safety).  If you don't have the wallets dir, create it by importing your .json file & running the client.

(IMPORTANT-Make sure you're 120% positive you did step 1 correclty BEFORE proceeding!!!)

2.  Uninstall your current version by deleting the C:\Users\*account name*\AppData\Roaming\Bitshares folder. Reboot Windows

3.  Install v0.9.2.  Before running the new client do these initial steps...
     a) go to your C:\Program Files\Bitshare\bin folder and right click BitShares.exe, go to properties>compatibility and check mark  "Run this program as Admin". 
          Please do this same step for the bitshares_client.exe.
     b) Make sure firewalls are set to allow Bitshares.exe and are not blocking it. Set it to allow for "Private" and "Public" network access (just in case).
 
4.  Now launch the BTS wallet (click yes when Admin rights pop-up)  and let it download and sync the network (*fingers crossed)

5.  If wallet sync was successful... Close the program... go back to C:\Users\*account name*\AppData\Roaming\Bitshares\wallet and proceed to copy and paste your old wallet
     backup (from step 1) over the newest Bitshares dir.

6.  Run the new client again, enter password, allow it to re-scan for transaction history and you should be up and running.

Quote from: GChicken on September 11, 2015, 03:19:45 am

Once i am using BTS 2.0 via a hosted web wallet and my keys are stored locally in my web browser, what happens if i clear my browser cache?

I'm guessing keys can be loaded into multiple browsers so as to have access from different devices without causing issues?

After you have created your wallet you want to create a backup.

As I understand it (devs chime in if I am off) it will be the similar type of tech wallet.bitshares.org uses.. so what you want to do is as soon as you have created your account, create a backup file. This will save you from browser cache erasure.

For other devices I would guess you can use that backup to then load into your other devices for us. (again devs can correct me if I am wrong)

@datasecuritynode

Thanks for helping out [emoji2]

Once i am using BTS 2.0 via a hosted web wallet and my keys are stored locally in my web browser, what happens if i clear my browser cache?

I'm guessing keys can be loaded into multiple browsers so as to have access from different devices without causing issues?

Great question!

So Dan, where and when are you hosting the 2.0 launch party?

LOL