Also, I'm considering adding pool resistance (non-outsourceabie mining) to the roadmap. I like the idea of improved decentralization, but these ideas seem a bit half-baked still. But, I view this as an experimental coin where we are willing to take risks, so it may fit. What are your thoughts?
Specially after the spreadcoin debacle , I'd really like to see a successful approach to this. And I am all for Aeon to be a kind of testbed for cryptonotes.
Would you mind expanding a bit on the spreadcoin 'debacle'? I'm not entirely familiar with what happened.
Your question prompted me to have a look at their thread again and it actually looks like a FUD storm was the only thing that happened.
Basically, back in January a guy published a pool to mine spr. There was the ensuing troll assault that made it look like it was over.
But today the pool remains empty and the blocks are pretty spread out between miners.
Spread mining stats:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.10359489Pool :
http://spr.nonce-pool.com/ There are some doubts about the project as a whole (they recently added masternodes, they changed to a new moderated thread in response to premine accusations ), but the pool resistance part is apparently working.
Almost right.
The Dev got attacked for using Darkcoin code when testing masternodes, as well as a shit storm of FUD from people saying pools were live. After the constant barrage he went MIA.
He created his own version of masternodes from scratch and private pools have not demonstrated absolute proof that they can overcome some hurdles he put in place.
There are some private pools, but the basic deterrent to stay away from pools is that all the miners can steal each others mined block rewards. Private pools are mostly based on trust. That's why most miners still prefer to go solo and it makes the economic model for pools that much tougher.
Quite a few people invested time, effort and money supporting the project. I got involved to help rescue the project with a bunch of others and a new
non-moderated thread is now live and the project is being actively worked on by a group of devs. Some of those that lost money have seen a steady rise in the price and decided to leave, many have welcomed the rescue support and are participating.
Its not a million miles away from the story to AEON.
Back to the reason why I'm actually here.
As there are no exchanges - WTB some AEON, if anyone is interested in selling any. PM.
edit
Sorry, just found the OTC thread:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/aeon-buy-and-sell-thread-1012944Thanks to those that have been in touch.