Changes for Version 1.4 :
2 minute blocks still but now with a difficulty switch, so if a block takes too long to mine the difficulty is reduced and if mined to quickly since the last block, it increases *2.
This means that transactions / confirmations will always remain extremely fast which is a must for a currency.
This upgrade is mandatory, all previous version will not be able to mine blocks.
You can only mine with version 1.4
Windows client : https://www.dropbox.com/s/o9sfjos89xf65u0/Extremecoin_V_1.4.rar
Source Code : https://github.com/CaptChadd/Extremecoin
Topic: [ANN] Extremecoin (EXC) - MANDATORY UPGRADE VERSION 1.5 (Kimoto Gravity Well) - page 13. (Read 97213 times)
February 04, 2014, 10:30:19 AM
February 03, 2014, 11:54:05 AM
On my work laptop right now but the difficulty is stuck at 519 right now, the new difficulty re-target code kicks in on the very next block so the more people that can help out and mine EXC on CoinEX the quicker the blockchain can get back to a normal and more stable difficulty.
Myself and a user on there have been mining for a day so far, with another day needed to solved the block based on average hashing luck. I am in the process of setting up my other mining rigs to mine on EXC too.
When I get back home I will post the current details of the chain etc.
Once the difficulty has settled and most people have upgraded, then I will starting looking at V 1.5, push for services and additional developers.
Myself and a user on there have been mining for a day so far, with another day needed to solved the block based on average hashing luck. I am in the process of setting up my other mining rigs to mine on EXC too.
When I get back home I will post the current details of the chain etc.
Once the difficulty has settled and most people have upgraded, then I will starting looking at V 1.5, push for services and additional developers.
February 03, 2014, 10:25:10 AM
Fix is released and website updated, all looking good 
Can we have a dump of EXC network stats? (global hash rate, difficulty, total blocks and an idea of transaction times etc...) as PoolWarz's diff. value looks to be incorrect and my wallet is inaccessible to me for the next 24 hours...
Can we have a dump of EXC network stats? (global hash rate, difficulty, total blocks and an idea of transaction times etc...) as PoolWarz's diff. value looks to be incorrect and my wallet is inaccessible to me for the next 24 hours...
February 02, 2014, 10:39:07 AM
CoinEX is upgrading now
Great news, thanks for doing it so fast Captain.
February 02, 2014, 10:38:29 AM
Glad yo see EXC is progressing. Whilst I understand the drive to keep the fix simple will multipools end up pushing the difficulty way up when the coins becomes profitable to mine again? What did you conclude on the addition of the KGW?
The plan is to have Kimoto Gravity Well implemented in Version 1.5 once the difficulty has been stabilised and when most if not all users have updated to Version 1.4, to reduce the chances of any problems.
February 02, 2014, 10:35:30 AM
CoinEX is upgrading now
February 02, 2014, 09:38:29 AM
See OP, Version 1.4 released https://www.dropbox.com/s/o9sfjos89xf65u0/Extremecoin_V_1.4.rar (Windows Client)
Basic difficulty fix for this update.
Any connection problems will be fixed on the fly with my seednodes and extra if needed during transition period.
Basic difficulty fix for this update.
Any connection problems will be fixed on the fly with my seednodes and extra if needed during transition period.
February 02, 2014, 06:17:32 AM
Glad yo see EXC is progressing. Whilst I understand the drive to keep the fix simple will multipools end up pushing the difficulty way up when the coins becomes profitable to mine again? What did you conclude on the addition of the KGW?
February 01, 2014, 09:11:56 PM
Due to the now extreme difficulty of 129 currency for EXC, the client code is going to have a few more basic changes, to get that difficulty dropped down to a sensible level, after which regular and stable mining increases will happen from then onwards.
Will post more updates as soon as they happen.
Will post more updates as soon as they happen.
February 01, 2014, 01:05:10 PM
Just to get the difficulty under control as it has risen to an extreme high, I will be releasing Version 1.4 that just has the difficulty fixed with as simple as possible code.
Once everyone has got the new client and the mining difficulty has settled and is steady, then we can plan the next update with extra features in the client.
Once everyone has got the new client and the mining difficulty has settled and is steady, then we can plan the next update with extra features in the client.
January 31, 2014, 09:56:30 AM
Longer and slower difficulty increase?
I would have a good read up on Megacoin and its diff. algo. the Kimoto Gravity Well. 12 other coins have adopted it since it's release and it works like a charm.
I will have a look at it, thank you.
I am also looking at a few other coins too, it's good to compare the codes.
I am working on Extremecoin Version 1.4 right now and it will be released by the end of this weekend, along with a full website redesign.
Just wanted to keep everyone informed.
Thanks.
January 31, 2014, 05:05:11 AM
Longer and slower difficulty increase?
I would have a good read up on Megacoin and its diff. algo. the Kimoto Gravity Well. 12 other coins have adopted it since it's release and it works like a charm.
January 30, 2014, 07:12:41 PM
Thank you for the support.
To keep the development as community driven as possible do we have a general idea of what the difficulty adjustment should be changed to?
Longer and slower difficulty increase?
To keep the development as community driven as possible do we have a general idea of what the difficulty adjustment should be changed to?
Longer and slower difficulty increase?
January 30, 2014, 06:53:31 PM
Excellent news 
If you can build a little momentum behind EXC (coupled with its rareity) I would easily expect the price to hit $1 and upwards after the client fix. People are looking to invest in the next coin that will make big gains, EXC has only just been added to Coinmarketcap (and as you say its not on Cryptsy) There are thousand of potential investors who have not heard of EXC before - waiting in the wings to grab a slice of a rare coin on the verge of shooting up.
If you can build a little momentum behind EXC (coupled with its rareity) I would easily expect the price to hit $1 and upwards after the client fix. People are looking to invest in the next coin that will make big gains, EXC has only just been added to Coinmarketcap (and as you say its not on Cryptsy) There are thousand of potential investors who have not heard of EXC before - waiting in the wings to grab a slice of a rare coin on the verge of shooting up.
January 30, 2014, 05:53:31 PM
Work commitments and death threats have been slowly development down and reducing the amount of time I can spend working on future development at the moment.
I have asked Artiface if he wants to get on board and be a developer, most coins do not or should not just have one developer else it turns into a borderline dictatorship.
To be totally honest with the lack of interest generally on here for EXC, BigVern not even considering adding it, I actually thought no-one really cared about the coin.
Now I know there is support out there, it is spuring me on to get the mining difficulty adjustment fixed and a updated client pushed out.
If only this could be more than a hobby and I could actually earn a living developing unusual Altcoins.
I am going to put some time aside this weekend to get the Windows client updated at least and the source code update, so the community can compile their own.
I have asked Artiface if he wants to get on board and be a developer, most coins do not or should not just have one developer else it turns into a borderline dictatorship.
To be totally honest with the lack of interest generally on here for EXC, BigVern not even considering adding it, I actually thought no-one really cared about the coin.
Now I know there is support out there, it is spuring me on to get the mining difficulty adjustment fixed and a updated client pushed out.
If only this could be more than a hobby and I could actually earn a living developing unusual Altcoins.
I am going to put some time aside this weekend to get the Windows client updated at least and the source code update, so the community can compile their own.
January 30, 2014, 05:24:46 PM
CaptChadd where is it?
+1
You are sitting on a potential gold mine and its slowly bleeding away due to (self imposed) missed deadlines and buggy slow software. Update the website, release the fixed client, keep regular contact with YOUR community and EXC might not fade into obscurity.
I'm getting really tired of developers making promises and time and time again not delivering.
January 30, 2014, 03:59:19 PM
EXC is still an interesting coin, you may look at this thread too:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/dogecoin-already-bigger-than-litecoin-430639
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/dogecoin-already-bigger-than-litecoin-430639
I like EXC too, this coin has now a low maintenance cost, and has all the characteristics to be a great coin. The EXC community need to growth a little..
Extremecoin need to have a better community support. Extremecoin is the future.
Extremecoin needs to have better developer support.
YOU try to develop a service for a coin that takes days to even get a single confirm. I tried developing some services for extremecoin, but with the extremely slow confirms due to stuck difficulty it is impossible. Developers can't and won't support his coin until the difficulty gets fixed. I told CaptChadd about the problem even before the PoW mining reward expired nearly 3 months ago and it still hasn't been addressed.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.3490673
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.3583468
December 13 he said he was almost done testing the fixed client...
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.3951814
CaptChadd where is it?
January 30, 2014, 02:54:03 PM
EXC is still an interesting coin, you may look at this thread too:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/dogecoin-already-bigger-than-litecoin-430639
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/dogecoin-already-bigger-than-litecoin-430639
I like EXC too, this coin has now a low maintenance cost, and has all the characteristics to be a great coin. The EXC community need to growth a little..
Extremecoin need to have a better community support. Extremecoin is the future.
January 30, 2014, 02:07:38 PM
EXC is still an interesting coin, you may look at this thread too:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/dogecoin-already-bigger-than-litecoin-430639
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/dogecoin-already-bigger-than-litecoin-430639
I like EXC too, this coin has now a low maintenance cost, and has all the characteristics to be a great coin. The EXC community need to growth a little..
January 29, 2014, 09:36:52 PM
EXC is still an interesting coin, you may look at this thread too:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/dogecoin-already-bigger-than-litecoin-430639
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/dogecoin-already-bigger-than-litecoin-430639
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