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Topic: [ANN] Bitcoin Foundation - page 59. (Read 127621 times)

legendary
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September 27, 2012, 07:10:39 AM
#30
The Bitcoin Foundation is modeled on the Linux Foundation.

Two questions:

Do we get "[email protected]" vanity addresses like with the Linux Foundation? (I'd like that.)

Do you plan to leak user data, like the Linux Foundation? Tongue

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"Attention Linux.com and LinuxFoundation.org users,

"We are writing you because you have an account on Linux.com, LinuxFoundation.org, or one of the subdomains associated with these domains. On September 8, 2011, we discovered a security breach that may have compromised your username, password, email address and other information you have given to us. We believe this breach was connected to the intrusion on kernel.org.

"As with any intrusion and as a matter of caution, you should consider the passwords and SSH keys that you have used on these sites compromised. If you have reused these passwords on other sites, please change them immediately. We are currently auditing all systems and will update public statements when we have more information.

"We have taken all Linux Foundation servers offline to do complete re-installs. Linux Foundation services will be put back up as they become available. We are working around the clock to expedite this process and are working with authorities in the United States and in Europe to assist with the investigation.

"The Linux Foundation takes the security of its infrastructure and that of its members extremely seriously and are pursuing all avenues to investigate this attack and prevent future ones. We apologize for this inconvenience and will communicate updates as we have them.

"Please contact us at [email protected] with questions about this matter.

"The Linux Foundation"

Please take extra special care.
hero member
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firstbits:1MinerQ
September 27, 2012, 07:09:40 AM
#29
This feels like the beginning of the end to me. A good 'ol boys club where only the Bitcoin rich get influence. How else can they justify paying large dues? How is this foundation going to respond to government pressure to change the code, to regulate and control who uses Bitcoin and how? It seems like we're going from what was a decentralized system to one where the developers are directly under the influence of the major dues payers and will be, whatever they say now not withstanding, under direct government control.

Bitcoin is inherently different than Linux and one thing that brought many users together in using Bitcoin was that it had no central nexxus for control.
hero member
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Wat
September 27, 2012, 07:03:45 AM
#28
Great news. Hope to support this in future.

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/announce-bitcoin-testing-project-80019  is the bitcoin testing project still happening ?
newbie
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September 27, 2012, 07:00:22 AM
#27
Cool stuff. For sure very good news for bitcoin in general.
hero member
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September 27, 2012, 06:56:56 AM
#26
Hopefully, the Bitcoin Foundation takes care of the various trademarks that have already occupied the name "Bitcoin".

Otherwise, it may have to rename itself soon...
staff
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I support freedom of choice
September 27, 2012, 06:55:13 AM
#25
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Mark currently serves as CEO of Mt.Gox, one of the oldest Bitcoin businesses in operation today. He is the mastermind who created the current trade engine and the multi-currency platform for Mt.Gox.
False.
Jed Mccaleb createt it Smiley ( even if we can debate on the "current" word )
hero member
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September 27, 2012, 06:53:53 AM
#24
This:


Q: How do we know you won't just take our bitcoins and run?

We won't. The initial Foundation board members are all people with well established reputations using their real names.


remembers me of this:

#7

Why is your Internet Honor/ forum rep worth 10,000btc to you? Or, to clarify, Why wouldn't you cut and run if you lose?..we are talking about a shitload of money on a gamble with strangers.
I have holdings and deep involvement in too many businesses in bitcoin to ever walk away. I'm long. Uber long. It's about much more than a forum rep, and I've never even attempted to be anonymous. Do the math.
legendary
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If you want to walk on water, get out of the boat
September 27, 2012, 06:47:50 AM
#23
Great job!
hero member
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September 27, 2012, 06:46:19 AM
#22
The industry pricing suggests that it is intended for "bitcoin industry", rather than "industry that happens to accept payment in bitcoin".  Considering the structure of the organization, the distinction seems like a reasonable one to make.

Exactly. Which is a good thing.
kjj
legendary
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September 27, 2012, 06:43:02 AM
#21
The industry pricing suggests that it is intended for "bitcoin industry", rather than "industry that happens to accept payment in bitcoin".  Considering the structure of the organization, the distinction seems like a reasonable one to make.
sr. member
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September 27, 2012, 06:41:03 AM
#20
Thank you Gavin and the the other creators. I am pleased to see that serious developers and business makers have their dedicated "forum" now. I can continue getting entertained on Bitcointalk:) I don't see how this would centralize the bitcoin economy more than it is already by a few core developers and businessman. I highly appreciate this move.
legendary
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September 27, 2012, 06:35:51 AM
#19
I don't understand the problem here?

Those are actually pretty standard rates for any industry association. In fact, if anything, the rates for individual membership are very, very low compared to other comparable foundations.

This is not your standard industry. Bitcoin economy has perhaps half a dozen companies currently that can possibly afford the higher industry membership fees. Half a dozen, give or take. Mostly it's filled with startup companies that likely can't afford even the Silver membership.

I don't really see a problem other than the fact that they have priced it in a way that they will actually get less money than they would if they would price it in another way. I'm fairly certain of this. The individual pricing is very good though, I have no issue with that.
legendary
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September 27, 2012, 06:34:24 AM
#18
There are two bad links in the announcement:

(1) ... see the Linux Foundation website ... should link to http://www.linuxfoundation.org

(2) ... Peter's "Letter from the Executive Director" ... should link to https://bitcoinfoundation.org/about/letter



That said: Wooooooo! Yes! This is REALLY good news and a big step, nay, a big leap in the right direction.

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Create an opt-in certification process for Bitcoin businesses.

Sanity checks are coming!!! I'm happy all over. Will be signing up pretty much immediately. Cheesy
hero member
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September 27, 2012, 06:24:44 AM
#17
I don't understand the problem here?

Those are actually pretty standard rates for any industry association. In fact, if anything, the rates for individual membership are very, very low compared to other comparable foundations.
donator
Activity: 544
Merit: 500
September 27, 2012, 06:20:45 AM
#16
Wait a minute, Jeff Garzik promised me you'll be revealing Satoshi's real identity!

Other than that, well done, I joined right away Smiley.
newbie
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September 27, 2012, 06:20:33 AM
#15
Great stuff.

And yay! No damn yellow "B" coin logo abomination. That's certainly a step in the right direction (although I still think the new icon has room for improvement but an improvement at least). I do think that the foundation should include more professional graphical representation on its to-do list.
legendary
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September 27, 2012, 06:19:54 AM
#14
Yeah. Also I think it's questionable to have the membership fees in BTC instead of USD/EUR. It is in the "spirit of the foundation" but the truth is that at this stage the valuation of BTC is so not-where-it-could-be-in-5-years and that could significantly change the prices. The prices are already fairly high and Bitcoin has the potential to be much more valuable than now.

This might lead to a situation where you just have to lower the fees and then people who payed already would not be happy. This would not be a problem if it was USD/EUR. It could then be changed to BTC when BTC is actually a comparable currency to USD/EUR (which it most definitely is NOT, at the moment).

Currently the fee amounts are way out of reach for our Bitcoin startup company. The individual annual fee is fine but the business amounts are too high. It will probably take a year at least until our company could think of actually buying a membership - and I'm talking about the silver one.
legendary
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September 27, 2012, 06:18:46 AM
#13
... seems to be a bit high.
... a bit ??

My (more realistic) proposal:
  • Silver Membership: 100 BTC
  • Gold Membership: 500 BTC
  • Platinum Membership: 1500 BTC
member
Activity: 92
Merit: 10
September 27, 2012, 06:13:43 AM
#12
I think even silver membership is out of reach for many Bitcoin businesses that would like to be involved - I know it is for me.

This is a great step forward for Bitcoin, but yes I agree the barrier to membership for Bitcoin businesses seems to be a bit high.
legendary
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Merit: 1001
September 27, 2012, 06:12:44 AM
#11
I like the idea - much needed
but
I think even silver membership is out of reach for many Bitcoin businesses that would like to be involved - I know it is for me.

I think the foundation should definitely reconsider their "high-level" annuel dues.
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