Topic: ANN-QORT device Gen 1-HARDWARE-completely custom blockchain-ACCT, hosting,net... - page 4. (Read 2987 times)

We are first working out the various options for Gen 1, we will have one more geared towards media, and extra storage, I have ideas for a mobile version, etc.

The Gen 2 will be more of a full home router type potentially, with multiple LAN ports, etc. But we are first finishing Gen 1.

Probablly not Gen 2 devices. I don't see much innovation idea here.

Are you announcing any details for Gen 2 devices?

-Updates- Release date for QORT project to be pushed back a couple weeks to allow for QORA transition to take place completely decentralized.


As mentioned above, we are going to be (most likely, anyway) pushing back the launch of the QORT blockchain, by a few weeks, to allow for the transition from QORA and those people to do so completely decentralized, and without (hopefully) missing anyone.

Also, this gives us a little more time to finish testing and building out the device, as collaboration in 4 countries, via shipments when needed, is taking a little more time than we initially expected.

I must ship the new case to the hardware dev, so that he can do thermal testing and stress test the device, and I'm still waiting on parts for 2 devices ordered before this ANN, and more parts ordered again recently with expedited shipping, so that I can install the firmware image, do testing myself, and get more demos out to people.


So this slight push back on the launch time is going to be beneficial in many ways, and should also allow for more donators to get PRE-ENABLED MINTING ACCOUNTS!


THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CHANCE FOR PEOPLE TO GET PRE-ENABLED MINTING ACCOUNTS THAT WILL EVER EXIST, AS THE PRE-ENABLED ACCOUNTS MUST BE INPUT INTO THE GENESIS BLOCK OF THE CHAIN, AND THEREFORE CAN NEVER BE DONE AGAIN!

Since the launch is being pushed back, it gives people a bit longer in order to decide to be a donator, or get a device, but that time will go by very quickly. So be sure to let us know if you're interested, and/or donate if you want a pre-enabled minting account, so you can begin earning rewards as soon as you plug your device in


As a reminder....

People who would like to donate to help the dev team on top of their device purchase price, obtain one of the following on top of first shipping, first dibs on new generation devices, and first access to anything new hardware wise we come up with...


.25-.49 BTC - level 1 minting account pre-enabled

.5-.749 BTC - level 3 minting account pre-enabled

.75+ BTC - level 5 minting account (giving you rights to accept delegates, create committees, etc, as well as be into the higher % reward from the block rewards from the beginning) pre-enabled.


ALSO - getting our customized boxes for the device made as well

@Chrispop - to continue on your answers...


The minting has nothing to do with the device itself, you can become a minter with or without the device itself, as long as you delegate and become a minter.


However, if you're a donator to the device purchase on top of the purchase price, as mentioned in the OP, you can get an automatically enabled minting account of a certain level immediately, without having to go through the delegation process.


We have created a method for users to essentially destroy and re-create their accounts, transferring their level and everything to a new account, with this, we can give them keys created in genesis that can be pre-enabled for minting, so that we can give the people who are kind enough to donate .25 or more BTC to the team, a pre-enabled minting account.


However, as I said, you do not NEED to have a device in order to be a minter, the device just allows you to be one without having to worry about keeping a node online all the time, on your regular computer, instead you can run this tiny device, use it for a bunch of other purposes, as a secure router/access point, tor node, game server, etc... while at the same time running your minting node via a 5V device taking no power, and always staying on and sync'd.


The people who purchase the first round of devices, also get first 'dibs' on the next gen of devices we release. Donators of course get first shipping, first dibs, and first choice, as well as the minting accounts that come ready to run out of the box.

Thank you, I think so too. We are still figuring out the details as far as what and how the LED version is going be connected, etc... but we will figure it out and have details on that shortly.


Regardless, we have created another version of the case, with much more adequate cooling, considering we will not be running any fans...

Awesome, and thank you! Yes, there were many times I'm sure that a lot of people nearly gave up on us... but they must realize a project of this magnitude takes some SERIOUS DOING. It took us years to get the right people, plan the thing, get the right components in the right place, and build the whole thing from SCRATCH software and hardware.

Has been an awesome ride, and we're so close to the launch now, I'm very excited.


We have a promo team coming on board to help get the device out there to more people, and we will be pushing really hard to do so. I have another small announcement regarding the device, and software platform launch that I will be posting shortly. Thanks again! I will put you on the list.

The LED case looks AMAZING @crowetic! Hopefully you can put a button to turn the lightning off and on. I'd like to mark down my interest and support for this project. I haven't made my purchase decision yet, but most probably I'll end up buying it because it is such an amazing deal. I'm not sure on the shipping and custom taxes, though as they could really mark up the price.

I have a few questions though. What will happen with the future hardware models? Will the minters have to buy them to continue minting or how will this process work? How long does it take to become a minter on the blockchain?

Thank you very much and I admire all your hard work to create a possible world changing device!

This is so friggin true!
Been waiting for this to happen for YEARS and now, it's time. Mentally, I almost gave up on the project a while ago, and now, things are gaining traction. Nice to see this happening, really! Great work!

Oh, and count me in for an order!

-[Update]- Just got a new case design from another of our contributors. Sent it off to the 3D printer.





Doing research into the LED lighting.

Here is what it looks like without...

Correct. Raspberry Pi are not suitable hardware for our purposes. This is why we have chosen to utilize the Orange Pi Prime board instead.

Apologies, when I made the edits the other day, I accidentally removed the LTC address.


YES, LTC is still a payment option, and I will add the LTC address again here in a moment.


Thank you for pointing this out.

It is not a raspberry pi.

The first models are built from an Orange Pi Prime, and future versions will utilize various other SBCs.

As far as your other questions... The device CAN be directly net connected, it also can be connected only via Tor, etc. Obscuring your direct net connection.

I will have to verify with my hardware dev in terms of the other methods of security, but I know the device's entropy comes into play.


Of course, any device connected to the internet has the potential to be compromised, however, the level of added security on our device is second to none. The dev that built the security is incredible, I am going to be using my device to secure my other net connected devices, since I trust its security much more than any of my other systems, and I know what I'm doing.


Encrypting your local wallet on top of our added net security methods is always going to be important. We will make that process simple.


The delay in shipping for the hardware I ordered for myself to build out a couple more so I can do more in depth demos, hasn't arrived to my location yet, so I will have to wait on being able to give more in depth demos and answers. Hopefully that shipment will get to me within the next couple days.


The setup for the QORT wallet, which also has native BTC support, will be encrypted heavily as well. Also has the ability to 'proxy' addresses, so that your main keys stay completely offline, even while you're minting to the main address. This method will be the recommended method for optimal security. On top of the various network level security additions, then if you choose, connectivity through tor or a proxy.

I hope to have my prototype hardware arrive soon, so that I can build out my test devices, and show people some more in depth details.

It seems one of the device board is Orange prime. Very good board. The other three board shown are in brown PCB. Not familiar to them. Where is your dmax guy? Working secretly on it ? I am waiting to ask him some questions about our offer.

I noticed the LTC address has been removed from presale ann. Is paying in LTC no longer an option?

Well that other guy started with a Raspberry Pi (i just copy it as an example mean; even if it was an Raspberry pi )

I don't think a Raspberry Pi can handle Java acceleration. They are using selected hardware which is Java friendly with good spec sheet.

And buying a QORT Device Gen 1 helps support the dev team, who are funding development out of their own pockets afaik

So if you buy a raspberry pi, he can do the same as this one (out of the box?)? Good luck with it


Also (i think/guess) if you dont have big big investors, ur first product must be higher priced.. This money can be used to make a V2, create more and let de price drop..
This is how the world and businesses work, nothing strange with the price if u ask me.