#pleaseprotocol operate as a hybrid model that combines centralized and decentralized resources smoothly, we follow the xApp approach. In other words, we are building a system that represents the best of both worlds, benefiting both
decentralized and traditional users.
join us, the original team.
don't hesitate to join.
very good project
Please Please Protocol
https://protocol.please.com/
The above is the main website from Project Please.com
Topic: [ANN] Please.com | Book your trip in minutes! Demo out and going live before ICO (Read 855 times)
December 18, 2018, 02:10:40 PM
November 23, 2018, 09:21:08 AM
https://protocol.please.com/
The above is the main website from Project Please.com right?
Then I also did not see the Softcap line provided by the website.
The above is the main website from Project Please.com right?
Then I also did not see the Softcap line provided by the website.
November 23, 2018, 09:09:27 AM
Sign up with your e-mail and password. Use your account to purchase tokens and book services in our travel platform.
We require such documents in order to prevent fraudulent or abusive activity in accordance with security rules, both AML (Anti Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) policies. Also, to comply with (unclear) regulations.
We do not store any of your personal documents on our servers. They are handled directly by Sum&Substance, our KYC/AML provider.
Instant purchase PLS tokens from our site. Your PLS token will be credited to your on site balance. You will be able to use PLS in our site. You will be able to withdraw them to an ERC20 wallet after our token sale is completed. We also provide smart contract option for advanced users.
https://please.com/token-sale
Quite an interesting short review from the developer. If I can say, there are so many improvements that you can actually improve in the future but you are not seeing it yet. We require such documents in order to prevent fraudulent or abusive activity in accordance with security rules, both AML (Anti Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) policies. Also, to comply with (unclear) regulations.
We do not store any of your personal documents on our servers. They are handled directly by Sum&Substance, our KYC/AML provider.
Instant purchase PLS tokens from our site. Your PLS token will be credited to your on site balance. You will be able to use PLS in our site. You will be able to withdraw them to an ERC20 wallet after our token sale is completed. We also provide smart contract option for advanced users.
https://please.com/token-sale
November 23, 2018, 08:59:23 AM
Sign up with your e-mail and password. Use your account to purchase tokens and book services in our travel platform.
We require such documents in order to prevent fraudulent or abusive activity in accordance with security rules, both AML (Anti Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) policies. Also, to comply with (unclear) regulations.
We do not store any of your personal documents on our servers. They are handled directly by Sum&Substance, our KYC/AML provider.
Instant purchase PLS tokens from our site. Your PLS token will be credited to your on site balance. You will be able to use PLS in our site. You will be able to withdraw them to an ERC20 wallet after our token sale is completed. We also provide smart contract option for advanced users.
https://please.com/token-sale
We require such documents in order to prevent fraudulent or abusive activity in accordance with security rules, both AML (Anti Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) policies. Also, to comply with (unclear) regulations.
We do not store any of your personal documents on our servers. They are handled directly by Sum&Substance, our KYC/AML provider.
Instant purchase PLS tokens from our site. Your PLS token will be credited to your on site balance. You will be able to use PLS in our site. You will be able to withdraw them to an ERC20 wallet after our token sale is completed. We also provide smart contract option for advanced users.
https://please.com/token-sale
November 23, 2018, 08:17:12 AM
The Forgotten Side of Decentralization
Where should content live on Web3?
One of the most challenging, and overlooked, aspects of decentralization is storage. Where should content live in Web3, and how should we securely and efficiently distribute it?
The Kauri knowledge network is designed to curate a high volume of long-form documentation, which may include graphs, pictures, videos, and other data rich file formats. Theoretically, you could store anything on the Ethereum blockchain, though gas costs increase substantially as the file size grows (at our current mid-September 2018 gas prices, 1 MB of storage would cost several hundreds dollars).
To handle this long-form documentation more economically, we’ve leveraged the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) as a distributed storage layer. However, handling both an index of the Ethereum address of the documentation author and the IPFS hash where that documentation is stored is still a challenge.
We’ve distilled our research down into essentially three decentralized solutions: on-chain index, side-chain index, and an IPFS read-only public index — the on-chain index being the most decentralized and the IPFS read-only public index being the least decentralized of the three options.
The core data required on the Kauri network is an index of at least the author address and the article hash. This index allows timestamping of user article submissions to the decentralized environment. The advantages and disadvantages of each option are discussed in greater detail below.
Storage Option #1: On-Chain Index
Setup
With an on-chain index, our data is stored on IPFS (though you can use Swarm, Storj, Sia, or any other distributed storage solution), and the fixed-length unique IPFS hash that points to the data is stored on the Ethereum blockchain via a transaction.
Advantages
By keeping the index on the main chain, a user can prove article ownership globally. The article is on the main chain and can be used by other dApps for a multitude of purposes: building on top of Kauri, creating and collecting badges, distributing your content, creating a global reputation. Imagine a global professional profile gathering your Kauri technical publications, Gitcoin solutions, Peepeth feeds, attendance at blockchain events and meetups, and so forth. On-chain storage is the most decentralized option of the three.
Disadvantages
The primary disadvantage is the cost of storing data to the main chain, which can be quite volatile. To alleviate costs, we’ve considered using a batching mechanism similar to Peepeth, where up to 15 actions are stored off-chain before being written as a batch to the main chain. Presumably, this 15 action limit is a figure based on the 280 character limit per “peep” and other Peepeth features such as following another user. There are some innate differences between Kauri and Peepeth, namely that Kauri is geared towards long-form documentation while Peepeth is geared towards tweet-like actions.
Cost-Reducing Batch Escalation
Escalating a batch of articles on Kauri requires storing and later retrieving the list of non-escalated articles from a MongoDB database prior to writing the data to the blockchain. Upon obtaining the non-escalated articles, a checkpoint file is generated and the root hash and checkpoint hash is signed, the checkpoint file is then uploaded to IPFS, the root hash, checkpoint hash, and trustee signature is returned to the frontend. The frontend then submits all the prior information to the smart contract which then generates an event. Following successful smart contract submission, the checkpoint file in IPFS is updated.
For the batch escalation solution, all the content is still stored on IPFS, though the index is centralized until someone either triggers the on-chain escalation or all articles are escalated periodically (e.g. every 24 hours, every other day, once a week). One issue with this batching solution is that while a user is storing their articles off-chain, someone could steal the original author’s work and claim ownership of an article that does not belong to them.
Storage Option #2: Sidechain Index
Setup
With a sidechain index, our data is stored on a “layer two” sidechain with the Ethereum blockchain as its base layer. That sidechain would use its own consensus rulesets specific to the use case, whether it be proof of stake (POS), delegated proof of stake (DPOS), proof of authority (POA), or other protocol. Loom Network and POA Network are two sidechain implementations we’ve researched for viability.
Advantages
By migrating article data to a sidechain, a user will enjoy only some of the benefits provided by the main chain (e.g. security, accessibility, transparency, multi-participants), but not all (e.g. loss of fault tolerance). A Kauri sidechain would be fast and free by definition, as it would presumably run in a less global environment with a POA or DPOS consensus protocol. The sidechain communicates bi-directionally with the main chain, allowing users to transfer an asset from the sidechain to the main chain. Lastly, other sidechain participants would be able to build on top of Kauri and its sidechain.
Disadvantages
For the uptick in speed and significantly decreased on-chain data storage costs made possible by a POS/DPOS/POA consensus ruleset on the sidechain, users forfeit decentralization, although the option to exit to the main chain should theoretically always remain available. Additionally, the sidechain can also experience data loss in the event that all participants shut down. It is also likely that at the outset a Kauri sidechain would be a single node implementation.
Storage Option #3: Read-Only Public Index on IPFS
Setup
Within the current Kauri environment, a read-only public index would be uploaded to IPFS periodically, presumably by the Kauri team, the current maintainers of the Kauri network. This is easy enough to implement, as the index could be scheduled for upload nightly, every-other-night, or weekly.
Advantages
By utilizing a public index on IPFS, users can still verify the consistency of the data served by the Kauri network. It’s also readily accessible via IPNS to anyone with the hash.
Disadvantages
On IPFS, only one participant can publish the index under a static unique name. Consequently, this solution is not censorship resistant (as it is maintained solely by Kauri). A read-only public index on IPFS also suffers with regard to speed, as publishing to IPNS currently takes approximately two minutes.
The Ask of Users For Each Storage Option
Option #1: On-Chain Index = Cost
For on-chain articles, Kauri users trust and transact directly with the main chain and pay the associated gas costs. The primary ask to the user is the transaction cost. Once the index is written to the blockchain, it can be extended to any other dApp and any other user in the blockchain.
Option #2: Sidechain Index = Time & Effort
For sidechain articles, in the case of a Loom or POA Network sidechain implementation, users do not pay main chain storage costs but are heavily leaned upon and must be positioned to immediately request exit from the sidechain in the event of any malicious activity. Exits from the sidechain are not instantaneous as challenge periods exist.
Option #3 Read-Only Public Index on IPFS = Time & Effort & Less Decentralized
For an IPFS read-only index, users would need to verify the consistency of the data served by the Kauri middleware API against the public index. In short, users will not be able to solely trust the main chain or the sidechain implementation with the expectation that the Kauri maintainers consistently and reliably publish the index in a timely manner.
Why Levying Storage Costs to the User is Wise
Option #1, an on-chain index, remains the most promising decentralized storage solution for Web3. The price paid by users ensures that the index is persistent on the main chain and that data is reliably extensible to any other dApp or any other user browsing the Ethereum blockchain. Sidechains, with a reliable implementation, offer some of the benefits of decentralization but introduce further complexity to the user, as data must be transferred from the main chain to the sidechain and the user must monitor the sidechain for malfeasance. A read-only public index on IPFS moves away from chain-related decentralization, instead distributing the index across IPFS nodes — a centralized environment in which only one participant under a static unique name can publish the index.
A secure, efficient, and elegant storage solution remains an ongoing challenge for the Ethereum ecosystem. The trilemma between security, decentralization, and scaling exists as much for handling transaction volume as for managing longer-form content. But between batching and sidechains, a number of compelling and decentralized storage options have emerged.
As developers test drive these Layer 2 solutions over the coming months — for both scaling and storage — the Kauri team looks forward to not just documenting their progress, but counting ourselves among the dApps who are also actively building these solutions for Web3.
Where should content live on Web3?
One of the most challenging, and overlooked, aspects of decentralization is storage. Where should content live in Web3, and how should we securely and efficiently distribute it?
The Kauri knowledge network is designed to curate a high volume of long-form documentation, which may include graphs, pictures, videos, and other data rich file formats. Theoretically, you could store anything on the Ethereum blockchain, though gas costs increase substantially as the file size grows (at our current mid-September 2018 gas prices, 1 MB of storage would cost several hundreds dollars).
To handle this long-form documentation more economically, we’ve leveraged the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) as a distributed storage layer. However, handling both an index of the Ethereum address of the documentation author and the IPFS hash where that documentation is stored is still a challenge.
We’ve distilled our research down into essentially three decentralized solutions: on-chain index, side-chain index, and an IPFS read-only public index — the on-chain index being the most decentralized and the IPFS read-only public index being the least decentralized of the three options.
The core data required on the Kauri network is an index of at least the author address and the article hash. This index allows timestamping of user article submissions to the decentralized environment. The advantages and disadvantages of each option are discussed in greater detail below.
Storage Option #1: On-Chain Index
Setup
With an on-chain index, our data is stored on IPFS (though you can use Swarm, Storj, Sia, or any other distributed storage solution), and the fixed-length unique IPFS hash that points to the data is stored on the Ethereum blockchain via a transaction.
Advantages
By keeping the index on the main chain, a user can prove article ownership globally. The article is on the main chain and can be used by other dApps for a multitude of purposes: building on top of Kauri, creating and collecting badges, distributing your content, creating a global reputation. Imagine a global professional profile gathering your Kauri technical publications, Gitcoin solutions, Peepeth feeds, attendance at blockchain events and meetups, and so forth. On-chain storage is the most decentralized option of the three.
Disadvantages
The primary disadvantage is the cost of storing data to the main chain, which can be quite volatile. To alleviate costs, we’ve considered using a batching mechanism similar to Peepeth, where up to 15 actions are stored off-chain before being written as a batch to the main chain. Presumably, this 15 action limit is a figure based on the 280 character limit per “peep” and other Peepeth features such as following another user. There are some innate differences between Kauri and Peepeth, namely that Kauri is geared towards long-form documentation while Peepeth is geared towards tweet-like actions.
Cost-Reducing Batch Escalation
Escalating a batch of articles on Kauri requires storing and later retrieving the list of non-escalated articles from a MongoDB database prior to writing the data to the blockchain. Upon obtaining the non-escalated articles, a checkpoint file is generated and the root hash and checkpoint hash is signed, the checkpoint file is then uploaded to IPFS, the root hash, checkpoint hash, and trustee signature is returned to the frontend. The frontend then submits all the prior information to the smart contract which then generates an event. Following successful smart contract submission, the checkpoint file in IPFS is updated.
For the batch escalation solution, all the content is still stored on IPFS, though the index is centralized until someone either triggers the on-chain escalation or all articles are escalated periodically (e.g. every 24 hours, every other day, once a week). One issue with this batching solution is that while a user is storing their articles off-chain, someone could steal the original author’s work and claim ownership of an article that does not belong to them.
Storage Option #2: Sidechain Index
Setup
With a sidechain index, our data is stored on a “layer two” sidechain with the Ethereum blockchain as its base layer. That sidechain would use its own consensus rulesets specific to the use case, whether it be proof of stake (POS), delegated proof of stake (DPOS), proof of authority (POA), or other protocol. Loom Network and POA Network are two sidechain implementations we’ve researched for viability.
Advantages
By migrating article data to a sidechain, a user will enjoy only some of the benefits provided by the main chain (e.g. security, accessibility, transparency, multi-participants), but not all (e.g. loss of fault tolerance). A Kauri sidechain would be fast and free by definition, as it would presumably run in a less global environment with a POA or DPOS consensus protocol. The sidechain communicates bi-directionally with the main chain, allowing users to transfer an asset from the sidechain to the main chain. Lastly, other sidechain participants would be able to build on top of Kauri and its sidechain.
Disadvantages
For the uptick in speed and significantly decreased on-chain data storage costs made possible by a POS/DPOS/POA consensus ruleset on the sidechain, users forfeit decentralization, although the option to exit to the main chain should theoretically always remain available. Additionally, the sidechain can also experience data loss in the event that all participants shut down. It is also likely that at the outset a Kauri sidechain would be a single node implementation.
Storage Option #3: Read-Only Public Index on IPFS
Setup
Within the current Kauri environment, a read-only public index would be uploaded to IPFS periodically, presumably by the Kauri team, the current maintainers of the Kauri network. This is easy enough to implement, as the index could be scheduled for upload nightly, every-other-night, or weekly.
Advantages
By utilizing a public index on IPFS, users can still verify the consistency of the data served by the Kauri network. It’s also readily accessible via IPNS to anyone with the hash.
Disadvantages
On IPFS, only one participant can publish the index under a static unique name. Consequently, this solution is not censorship resistant (as it is maintained solely by Kauri). A read-only public index on IPFS also suffers with regard to speed, as publishing to IPNS currently takes approximately two minutes.
The Ask of Users For Each Storage Option
Option #1: On-Chain Index = Cost
For on-chain articles, Kauri users trust and transact directly with the main chain and pay the associated gas costs. The primary ask to the user is the transaction cost. Once the index is written to the blockchain, it can be extended to any other dApp and any other user in the blockchain.
Option #2: Sidechain Index = Time & Effort
For sidechain articles, in the case of a Loom or POA Network sidechain implementation, users do not pay main chain storage costs but are heavily leaned upon and must be positioned to immediately request exit from the sidechain in the event of any malicious activity. Exits from the sidechain are not instantaneous as challenge periods exist.
Option #3 Read-Only Public Index on IPFS = Time & Effort & Less Decentralized
For an IPFS read-only index, users would need to verify the consistency of the data served by the Kauri middleware API against the public index. In short, users will not be able to solely trust the main chain or the sidechain implementation with the expectation that the Kauri maintainers consistently and reliably publish the index in a timely manner.
Why Levying Storage Costs to the User is Wise
Option #1, an on-chain index, remains the most promising decentralized storage solution for Web3. The price paid by users ensures that the index is persistent on the main chain and that data is reliably extensible to any other dApp or any other user browsing the Ethereum blockchain. Sidechains, with a reliable implementation, offer some of the benefits of decentralization but introduce further complexity to the user, as data must be transferred from the main chain to the sidechain and the user must monitor the sidechain for malfeasance. A read-only public index on IPFS moves away from chain-related decentralization, instead distributing the index across IPFS nodes — a centralized environment in which only one participant under a static unique name can publish the index.
A secure, efficient, and elegant storage solution remains an ongoing challenge for the Ethereum ecosystem. The trilemma between security, decentralization, and scaling exists as much for handling transaction volume as for managing longer-form content. But between batching and sidechains, a number of compelling and decentralized storage options have emerged.
As developers test drive these Layer 2 solutions over the coming months — for both scaling and storage — the Kauri team looks forward to not just documenting their progress, but counting ourselves among the dApps who are also actively building these solutions for Web3.
November 22, 2018, 07:29:27 AM
Florent Thurin
Partnerships Manager - Full-Time
Florent has more than 3 years experience as a business development manager for startups. Originally from Bordeaux, France, Florent has lived in five different countries while pursuing his studies. He has a Bachelor's Degree in management and economy from Kedge Business School and a Masters Degree in Entrepreneurship and Strategy from the Catholic school of Lisbon, where he currently lives. Florent is highly creative and people-oriented, which makes him the ideal Partnership Manager for Please. He has been facscinated by Blockchain since 2015 when he wrote his thesis on Social Capital and covered early usage of tokenomics.
https://protocol.please.com/#tokenomics
November 22, 2018, 07:20:34 AM
Jaydeep Solanki
Full-Stack Engineer - Full-Time
Jaydeep brings 5 years of development experience and his vast Node.js and Cloud knowledge to Please.com team. He achieved early success as he was selected for Google Summer of Code program in college and was also the 2nd place winner in Google’s Cloud Developer Challenge.
https://protocol.please.com/#tokenomics
November 21, 2018, 11:26:04 AM
Is decentralization the future of the way we do business?
Barely a year since the rise and fall of Bitcoin, some are surmising that we might be tiptoeing into a decentralized future.
Barely a year after Bitcoin, the biggest cryptocurrency in the world, reached incredible heights and fell from grace, digital tokens are starting to see themselves getting thrown in the spotlight once again. But what are cryptocurrencies? And what’s the deal with these digital coins?
Similar to real-world fiat currency, a cryptocurrency or digital coin/token is a digital currency made to work as a medium of exchange. Using what is called as cryptography to decipher and verify transactions, these coins are essentially entries in a database that is limited and can’t be easily changed if specific conditions go unfulfilled.
https://www.facebook.com/PleaseProtocol/posts/735904310108683
Barely a year since the rise and fall of Bitcoin, some are surmising that we might be tiptoeing into a decentralized future.
Barely a year after Bitcoin, the biggest cryptocurrency in the world, reached incredible heights and fell from grace, digital tokens are starting to see themselves getting thrown in the spotlight once again. But what are cryptocurrencies? And what’s the deal with these digital coins?
Similar to real-world fiat currency, a cryptocurrency or digital coin/token is a digital currency made to work as a medium of exchange. Using what is called as cryptography to decipher and verify transactions, these coins are essentially entries in a database that is limited and can’t be easily changed if specific conditions go unfulfilled.
https://www.facebook.com/PleaseProtocol/posts/735904310108683
November 20, 2018, 11:18:51 AM
Introducing Cross-Apps (xApps
xApps are hybrid apps that are both decentralized and centralized at the same time — I can already hear you shouting “Nonsense… Sorcery… Burn him!” but please, read on.
Although I agree that once you get the bug, decentralization becomes your “raison d’être” and that we cannot trade it for “cheap” centralization, I strongly believe we have to think and act more strategically in order to find a common ground so that we can reach a decentralized world sooner rather than later.
You may have heard the terms Graceful Degradation & Progressive Enhancement before? For those who don’t, both are widespread web development techniques which are about ensuring a website is usable for most browsers
Graceful Degradation focuses on designing for modern browsers and having only the basic functionality on older browsers
Progressive Enhancement focuses on designing for all browsers and having extra functionality for modern browsers.
Most DApps creators are so obsessed with all the good things a decentralized world would bring that they tend to forget they are using a super cutting-edge browser while 99% of the web is still using a standard browser.
Whichever of those two approaches they choose, every respectable DApp developer should be conscious of how to make their app work within a more standard setup that would cover the technical and psychological flaws cited above.
xApps are hybrid apps that are both decentralized and centralized at the same time — I can already hear you shouting “Nonsense… Sorcery… Burn him!” but please, read on.
Although I agree that once you get the bug, decentralization becomes your “raison d’être” and that we cannot trade it for “cheap” centralization, I strongly believe we have to think and act more strategically in order to find a common ground so that we can reach a decentralized world sooner rather than later.
You may have heard the terms Graceful Degradation & Progressive Enhancement before? For those who don’t, both are widespread web development techniques which are about ensuring a website is usable for most browsers
Graceful Degradation focuses on designing for modern browsers and having only the basic functionality on older browsers
Progressive Enhancement focuses on designing for all browsers and having extra functionality for modern browsers.
Most DApps creators are so obsessed with all the good things a decentralized world would bring that they tend to forget they are using a super cutting-edge browser while 99% of the web is still using a standard browser.
Whichever of those two approaches they choose, every respectable DApp developer should be conscious of how to make their app work within a more standard setup that would cover the technical and psychological flaws cited above.
November 20, 2018, 11:08:34 AM
Using xApps to Solve Blockchain’s Biggest Problem
Hint: It is not scalability!
I love decentralization, Blockchain/DLT, smart contracts and cryptocurrencies. However, there is one issue that hasn’t been solved yet in the Blockchain world: The Learning Curve
It is well-known that either you get the crypto bug, or you don’t. But before this happens, you need to go through a painful process which looks like this
Of course, everyone doesn’t fall in love with Blockchain at first sight. It usually takes some time, which varies in length for everybody, and during which each person goes through his own process, which allows them to forge their own opinion on why Blockchain is useful — or not!
So how do we get people to kickstart this thinking process AND come to the right conclusion?
There is no magic, most people must feel a need to use a solution based on Blockchain technology before they’re convinced or even feel they need to learn more about it.
In order to identify what that need could be, we need to ask the question: What problem do they have TODAY that can be solved using Blockchain… TODAY?
Finding a Real-World Problem
It is common knowledge that to create a successful product you have to identify a problem and then find the best way to solve it for your potential customers.
Although many people may forget it, this also applies in achieving widespread adoption of Blockchain.
Find a problem in your industry and then identify the best way to solve it using Blockchain. That is the key to getting people to learn more about the benefits of Blockchain.
Oh, wait… I forgot a small detail: Blockchain, in general, is extremely geeky. Often it feels like we’re back in the early days of the internet where the only people using the internet looked like this:
Before Emily (above) and others like her, start talking about the latest DApp on “DInstagram”, we, as a community, need to make sure that we shush our inner-geek and start thinking like Emily and- the other 99% of the population.
DApps are flawed for the 99%
Even if you have a killer idea that is solving a real-world problem for Emily, let’s face it, she is not going to install MetaMask and buy some ETH through Coinbase to surf on your DApp any time soon… (Unless she has that guy in the picture above to help her get started)
Currently, on most DApps, I noted these major flaws that would scare off 99% of the population right away:
People are not used to install other software before they visit and use a website
They are not used to print a 24 words seed and lose permanent access to their accounts if they lose it
They are not used to “sign” messages or pay fees every time they take an action on a website
They are not used to pay with a currency whose value is changing every minute
I am not disputing the facts some of these “flaws” are actually strong benefits when you look from the other side, I am just exposing what Emily and 99% of the population would feel at first.
Hint: It is not scalability!
I love decentralization, Blockchain/DLT, smart contracts and cryptocurrencies. However, there is one issue that hasn’t been solved yet in the Blockchain world: The Learning Curve
It is well-known that either you get the crypto bug, or you don’t. But before this happens, you need to go through a painful process which looks like this
Of course, everyone doesn’t fall in love with Blockchain at first sight. It usually takes some time, which varies in length for everybody, and during which each person goes through his own process, which allows them to forge their own opinion on why Blockchain is useful — or not!
So how do we get people to kickstart this thinking process AND come to the right conclusion?
There is no magic, most people must feel a need to use a solution based on Blockchain technology before they’re convinced or even feel they need to learn more about it.
In order to identify what that need could be, we need to ask the question: What problem do they have TODAY that can be solved using Blockchain… TODAY?
Finding a Real-World Problem
It is common knowledge that to create a successful product you have to identify a problem and then find the best way to solve it for your potential customers.
Although many people may forget it, this also applies in achieving widespread adoption of Blockchain.
Find a problem in your industry and then identify the best way to solve it using Blockchain. That is the key to getting people to learn more about the benefits of Blockchain.
Oh, wait… I forgot a small detail: Blockchain, in general, is extremely geeky. Often it feels like we’re back in the early days of the internet where the only people using the internet looked like this:
Before Emily (above) and others like her, start talking about the latest DApp on “DInstagram”, we, as a community, need to make sure that we shush our inner-geek and start thinking like Emily and- the other 99% of the population.
DApps are flawed for the 99%
Even if you have a killer idea that is solving a real-world problem for Emily, let’s face it, she is not going to install MetaMask and buy some ETH through Coinbase to surf on your DApp any time soon… (Unless she has that guy in the picture above to help her get started)
Currently, on most DApps, I noted these major flaws that would scare off 99% of the population right away:
People are not used to install other software before they visit and use a website
They are not used to print a 24 words seed and lose permanent access to their accounts if they lose it
They are not used to “sign” messages or pay fees every time they take an action on a website
They are not used to pay with a currency whose value is changing every minute
I am not disputing the facts some of these “flaws” are actually strong benefits when you look from the other side, I am just exposing what Emily and 99% of the population would feel at first.
November 19, 2018, 09:21:58 AM
Blockchain is the tech. Bitcoin is merely the first mainstream manifestation of its potential." - Marc Kenigsberg
https://www.facebook.com/PleaseProtocol/photos/a.642979429401172/734895016876279
https://www.facebook.com/PleaseProtocol/photos/a.642979429401172/734895016876279
November 19, 2018, 09:09:28 AM
Welcome Please.com Partner Get Your Guide
Please.com is happy to announce a new partner: Get Your Guide.
Get Your Guide and Please.com want to transform regular trips into extraordinary and memorable ones. By partnering together we can bring travelers personal experiences.
Wherever your travels take you, whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, we’ll show you the unique and unmissable things to do in your destination.
With Please.com and Get Your guide, you can create memorable moments like never before.
Together we're changing the way people remember and connect to the places they visit so anyone can build trips that are ones to remember for a lifetime.
https://www.facebook.com/PleaseProtocol/posts/734376066928174
Please.com is happy to announce a new partner: Get Your Guide.
Get Your Guide and Please.com want to transform regular trips into extraordinary and memorable ones. By partnering together we can bring travelers personal experiences.
Wherever your travels take you, whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, we’ll show you the unique and unmissable things to do in your destination.
With Please.com and Get Your guide, you can create memorable moments like never before.
Together we're changing the way people remember and connect to the places they visit so anyone can build trips that are ones to remember for a lifetime.
https://www.facebook.com/PleaseProtocol/posts/734376066928174
November 18, 2018, 06:23:00 AM
Please.com Partners with Leezair
Please.com is thrilled to announce a new partner, Leezair. Leezair provides access to experiences, tours & activities in 182 countries around the world.
Lezzair and Please.com both believe that exciting adventures and new experiences are what makes life truly extraordinary. We both understand that these experiences are personal, and that you should be able to customize them in a way that truly fits you.
From tough explorers to first timer traveler, we want to connect people with activities and experiences that cater to their personality type, budget and needs.
By partnering together Please.com and Leezair will offer activities that you can't find anywhere else.
https://www.facebook.com/PleaseProtocol/posts/733764160322698
Please.com is thrilled to announce a new partner, Leezair. Leezair provides access to experiences, tours & activities in 182 countries around the world.
Lezzair and Please.com both believe that exciting adventures and new experiences are what makes life truly extraordinary. We both understand that these experiences are personal, and that you should be able to customize them in a way that truly fits you.
From tough explorers to first timer traveler, we want to connect people with activities and experiences that cater to their personality type, budget and needs.
By partnering together Please.com and Leezair will offer activities that you can't find anywhere else.
https://www.facebook.com/PleaseProtocol/posts/733764160322698
November 18, 2018, 06:09:58 AM
Top 6 trends to expect in blockchain application development
Blockchain technology has been growing at a fast rate in the last few years. It is gaining popularity in different sectors of the economy. Several investors and brands are more interested in it than before. The demand for reliable blockchain development services keeps increasing as no one wants their resources to go down the drain. Without wasting time, here are the latest trends in blockchain application development.
1. Improved security measures
Due to the fact that fake blockchain development companies are on the rise, it’s imperative for everyone to be security conscious. Cybercriminals are always searching for vulnerabilities to exploit in software systems. There are speculations that hackers won’t relent to attack blockchain, so IOT devices aren’t the only ones at risk. Smart companies are expected to adopt foolproof security best practices for their digital assets.
2. Blockchain and the Internet of Things
According to a recent report, at least 20% of IoT deployments will be driven by blockchain services come 2019. The issue of IOT security is a major concern among startups and top firms. The good thing is that the blockchain industry can offer a lasting solution to this problem. In fact, blockchain algorithms have the capacity to protect sensitive information and promote direct communication among connected devices.
3. The emergence of new markets
Although Europe and North America are known to be the big markets of the blockchain, Asia,and the Middle East are set to take over in the industry. Some of the companies that banned different forms of digital assets are viewing the sector from another perspective. More markets should be expected as time goes on.
4. Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence
AI relies on big data to function properly and develop intelligent machines. Truth be told, blockchain technology is ready to transform AI in so many ways. For instance, the technology can allow individuals to sell their data directly to any interested company. Each transaction will be carried out securely and legally. This can go a long way to enhance better collaboration between data providers and AI developers.
5. Advancing to the production phase
Many companies no longer focus on leveraging Initial Coin Offering (ICO) as a fundraising tool alone. Experts have predicted that some of the companies that have high expectations regarding blockchain technology will ditch their plans. This is bound to happen after they discover that it’s not the solution to every problem. The rest will move from developing pilot projects to releasing final products to the market.
6. Ethereum
Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency and it became mainstream in 2009. Later on, Ethereum which is built with a programming language known as solidity was introduced. This cryptocurrency is applicable in the programming of smart contracts. Other options like Hyper ledger and NEO are now available. They rely on dBFT (Decentralized Byzantium Fault Tolerance) and can process up to 10,000 transactions each second.
There are still lots of opportunities in blockchain technology that are waiting to be tapped. The trends continue to evolve and the future belongs to those who are ready to make well-informed decisions.
https://www.facebook.com/PleaseProtocol/posts/733718333660614
Blockchain technology has been growing at a fast rate in the last few years. It is gaining popularity in different sectors of the economy. Several investors and brands are more interested in it than before. The demand for reliable blockchain development services keeps increasing as no one wants their resources to go down the drain. Without wasting time, here are the latest trends in blockchain application development.
1. Improved security measures
Due to the fact that fake blockchain development companies are on the rise, it’s imperative for everyone to be security conscious. Cybercriminals are always searching for vulnerabilities to exploit in software systems. There are speculations that hackers won’t relent to attack blockchain, so IOT devices aren’t the only ones at risk. Smart companies are expected to adopt foolproof security best practices for their digital assets.
2. Blockchain and the Internet of Things
According to a recent report, at least 20% of IoT deployments will be driven by blockchain services come 2019. The issue of IOT security is a major concern among startups and top firms. The good thing is that the blockchain industry can offer a lasting solution to this problem. In fact, blockchain algorithms have the capacity to protect sensitive information and promote direct communication among connected devices.
3. The emergence of new markets
Although Europe and North America are known to be the big markets of the blockchain, Asia,and the Middle East are set to take over in the industry. Some of the companies that banned different forms of digital assets are viewing the sector from another perspective. More markets should be expected as time goes on.
4. Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence
AI relies on big data to function properly and develop intelligent machines. Truth be told, blockchain technology is ready to transform AI in so many ways. For instance, the technology can allow individuals to sell their data directly to any interested company. Each transaction will be carried out securely and legally. This can go a long way to enhance better collaboration between data providers and AI developers.
5. Advancing to the production phase
Many companies no longer focus on leveraging Initial Coin Offering (ICO) as a fundraising tool alone. Experts have predicted that some of the companies that have high expectations regarding blockchain technology will ditch their plans. This is bound to happen after they discover that it’s not the solution to every problem. The rest will move from developing pilot projects to releasing final products to the market.
6. Ethereum
Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency and it became mainstream in 2009. Later on, Ethereum which is built with a programming language known as solidity was introduced. This cryptocurrency is applicable in the programming of smart contracts. Other options like Hyper ledger and NEO are now available. They rely on dBFT (Decentralized Byzantium Fault Tolerance) and can process up to 10,000 transactions each second.
There are still lots of opportunities in blockchain technology that are waiting to be tapped. The trends continue to evolve and the future belongs to those who are ready to make well-informed decisions.
https://www.facebook.com/PleaseProtocol/posts/733718333660614
November 16, 2018, 12:16:59 PM
November 2018
Production launch: Please.com & Please.bot
Our first production-ready products are our marketplace and our chatbot. We are now able to start gathering people to create many trips on our platform.
November 2018
PreICO
The aim of the PreICO is to give us a head start to work on the decentralized parts of our platform, namely our Blockchain protocol
https://protocol.please.com/#partners
Production launch: Please.com & Please.bot
Our first production-ready products are our marketplace and our chatbot. We are now able to start gathering people to create many trips on our platform.
November 2018
PreICO
The aim of the PreICO is to give us a head start to work on the decentralized parts of our platform, namely our Blockchain protocol
https://protocol.please.com/#partners
November 16, 2018, 12:07:07 PM
What sets us apart is that, in addition to traditional hotels, restaurants and tours, those service providers can also be users renting a home, or sharing their favourite activity. Come get the full experience now: http://ple.as/66ije
November 15, 2018, 03:39:17 PM
Weekly update 11/11/2018
The day we all were waiting for is here -- our platform, Please.com is live! You can now book trips curated by locals on Please.com and pay in fiat or crypto!
We understand that we’re in a bear market, but for an ICO that already has their product live, we’re confident in going ahead with our token sale. Everyone in our team is looking forward to our pre-sale next week.
Last week, we successfully integrated fiat and crypto payments gateway on the website along with the KYC verification for the pre-sale. If you'd like to participate in our pre-sale, please go ahead a verify yourself here: https://please.com/#/token-sale
List of features added:
1. Redirect to search page when clicking "add service" from trip organizer
2. Enable full text search on the main search
3. Improve "Add service" page
4. Show "booked" status in my trips for booked trips
5. Mobile App Exploration
6. Update homepage content and nav bar links
7. Display PLS token balance on user account
8. Change the logo in email verification email
9. Allow to click customize on trip view without selecting a date
10. Pls token icon
11. Implement KYC page
List of bugs fixed:
1. Prevent disabled service from being visible by anyone
2. Autocomplete suggestions list displayed on the left
3. Autocomplete of suggestions below full text does not work
4. Search bar is not working properly on search results page
5. Service card should show subtitle when there is one instead of description
6. Checkout and trip organizer prices are sometimes wrong
7. (End) Date Picker Selection Display is Odd
8. Search is not working on mobile
9. GDPR banner is above "customize trip"
List of major chores:
1. Improve KYC Page
2. Create articles in Freshchat
2. Create trips in DB
3. Log error if booking fails to Cloudwatch
4. Add view service on trip view/organizer cards
Marketing
Last week we announced our biggest partnership yet with Booking.com! Other companies we’ve partnered up with are: GetYourGuide, Musement, Civitatis, and Leezair. More can be found here: https://protocol.please.com/#partners
Our ICO is now listed on several ICO listing websites. The biggest one being ICOBench where we received a 5 star rating by Benchy.
Webinar
On 21st November, the day before our pre-ICO begins, our CTO, Vladimir Kokovich will host a webinar for all you curious souls at 3 PM Belgrade time (9 AM EST). The idea here to answer all your questions regarding the ICO and our platform. He will also give pointers with regards to our future product development. Here’s the link for the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/700086741
The day we all were waiting for is here -- our platform, Please.com is live! You can now book trips curated by locals on Please.com and pay in fiat or crypto!
We understand that we’re in a bear market, but for an ICO that already has their product live, we’re confident in going ahead with our token sale. Everyone in our team is looking forward to our pre-sale next week.
Last week, we successfully integrated fiat and crypto payments gateway on the website along with the KYC verification for the pre-sale. If you'd like to participate in our pre-sale, please go ahead a verify yourself here: https://please.com/#/token-sale
List of features added:
1. Redirect to search page when clicking "add service" from trip organizer
2. Enable full text search on the main search
3. Improve "Add service" page
4. Show "booked" status in my trips for booked trips
5. Mobile App Exploration
6. Update homepage content and nav bar links
7. Display PLS token balance on user account
8. Change the logo in email verification email
9. Allow to click customize on trip view without selecting a date
10. Pls token icon
11. Implement KYC page
List of bugs fixed:
1. Prevent disabled service from being visible by anyone
2. Autocomplete suggestions list displayed on the left
3. Autocomplete of suggestions below full text does not work
4. Search bar is not working properly on search results page
5. Service card should show subtitle when there is one instead of description
6. Checkout and trip organizer prices are sometimes wrong
7. (End) Date Picker Selection Display is Odd
8. Search is not working on mobile
9. GDPR banner is above "customize trip"
List of major chores:
1. Improve KYC Page
2. Create articles in Freshchat
2. Create trips in DB
3. Log error if booking fails to Cloudwatch
4. Add view service on trip view/organizer cards
Marketing
Last week we announced our biggest partnership yet with Booking.com! Other companies we’ve partnered up with are: GetYourGuide, Musement, Civitatis, and Leezair. More can be found here: https://protocol.please.com/#partners
Our ICO is now listed on several ICO listing websites. The biggest one being ICOBench where we received a 5 star rating by Benchy.
Webinar
On 21st November, the day before our pre-ICO begins, our CTO, Vladimir Kokovich will host a webinar for all you curious souls at 3 PM Belgrade time (9 AM EST). The idea here to answer all your questions regarding the ICO and our platform. He will also give pointers with regards to our future product development. Here’s the link for the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/700086741
November 15, 2018, 03:23:14 PM
New Please.com Adviser: Eric Lepleux
Please.com is excited to add Eric Lepleux as a new adviser on our team. Eric brings strong experience in start-ups, travel and venture capital.
As a past president of Western Europe for Avis Car Rentals and a managing director for Singapore Airlines, he understands exactly what travelers are looking for, in today's fast moving marketplace.
Eric is also the founder and Managing Partner at Fabulous Brands. Which is a private equity fund focused on the identification and development of modern luxury brands. Specifically around luxury accessories and apparel, home, travel and hospitality, health and beauty, food and beverage.
Please.com is excited to add the expertise and experience that Eric offers to it's team of advisers.
https://blog.please.com/new-please-com-adviser-eric-lepleux?fbclid=IwAR33PbbCmYZ6PxGd0Re9U-JKK51DeWOcjtjKdmmbWDPn9zJVTtByHNVGmOc
Please.com is excited to add Eric Lepleux as a new adviser on our team. Eric brings strong experience in start-ups, travel and venture capital.
As a past president of Western Europe for Avis Car Rentals and a managing director for Singapore Airlines, he understands exactly what travelers are looking for, in today's fast moving marketplace.
Eric is also the founder and Managing Partner at Fabulous Brands. Which is a private equity fund focused on the identification and development of modern luxury brands. Specifically around luxury accessories and apparel, home, travel and hospitality, health and beauty, food and beverage.
Please.com is excited to add the expertise and experience that Eric offers to it's team of advisers.
https://blog.please.com/new-please-com-adviser-eric-lepleux?fbclid=IwAR33PbbCmYZ6PxGd0Re9U-JKK51DeWOcjtjKdmmbWDPn9zJVTtByHNVGmOc
November 14, 2018, 01:50:07 PM
Marcel Akiyama
Product Designer - Full-Time
Marcel has created usable and delightful digital experiences for more than a decade. He has a unique skill set of design strategy, user research, information architecture, UX design, user interface design, and usability testing. Prior to working as a Product Designer at Please, he was an art director at Dentsu designing solutions for leading brands like Bridgestone, Toshiba, Canon, Columbia, Hisamitsu, Sharp, Western Union, Honda, Greenpeace, and Lexus. Marcel has been a tokenomics and Blockchain enthusiast since 2017
Product Designer - Full-Time
Marcel has created usable and delightful digital experiences for more than a decade. He has a unique skill set of design strategy, user research, information architecture, UX design, user interface design, and usability testing. Prior to working as a Product Designer at Please, he was an art director at Dentsu designing solutions for leading brands like Bridgestone, Toshiba, Canon, Columbia, Hisamitsu, Sharp, Western Union, Honda, Greenpeace, and Lexus. Marcel has been a tokenomics and Blockchain enthusiast since 2017
November 14, 2018, 01:42:30 PM
Sarper Horata
Product Manager - Full-Time
Sarper is a travel industry veteran and takes care of product development at Please.com. His 10 years of product management includes working with reputable and successful companies such as HotelsPro and The Coca-Cola Company. This experience has taught him exactly how to make Please.com a rockstar product.
https://protocol.please.com/#team
Product Manager - Full-Time
Sarper is a travel industry veteran and takes care of product development at Please.com. His 10 years of product management includes working with reputable and successful companies such as HotelsPro and The Coca-Cola Company. This experience has taught him exactly how to make Please.com a rockstar product.
https://protocol.please.com/#team
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