I don't understand why there isn't a ɄXPM proposed..its like you guys are all from x11 times completely forgetting about the Primecoin chain is just amateur at best. but i'm glad you haven't tried because imo this concept is pointless.
When you can just fix and force stricter policy on the exchange issues from the root and not offer things for the "in case an exchange takes all of your funds" because thats just bloody useless and is why there is little support for this concept.
It does not fix or solve anything. It just offers yet another security blanket for people. It will never be used nor should it even be considered. The problem is with trust and this concept does nothing to serve the real problems but only offers a safety net no one needs nor should want. (when you have a safety net no one can be bothered to fix the real issue!)
This coin will never be used as a financial instrument or crypto security, we learnt our lesson with cryptobullion and i guess you will also learn..eventually!
because it seems like you didn't do your homework..none of you!
Call it apathy but by the time Bitcoin is mainstream we wont be having such issues as we have had because we have learn't from them(You do not learn form things by setting up safety nets to catch incompetents). When crypto is mainstream it wont need saftey nets like this and anyone thinking it should have one needs to find out if they should be re-reading the whitepaper on bitcoin and or finding a better source of information regarding the real ideology that is Bitcoin and its related spinoffs
Goodluck to you but i see it as perfect tallent, resource and mining equipment/serverspace wasted
"When you can just fix and force stricter policy on the exchange issues" How do you propose we do this? What is your grand solution for this problem that no one as been able to solve? Half of the exchanges don't even have contact information.
We are much more than a safety net. In order to reduce our risk (and yours) we audit the exchanges, perform pentests and eventually get proof of liabilities software installed at the exchange level. We are already working with two. We have reached out to over 30, what does that tell you? This is no easy task but we are here to serve on multiple fronts because we believe we can make a difference.
"Call it apathy but by the time Bitcoin is mainstream we wont be having such issues as we have had because we have learn't from them"The problem with this statement is Bitcoin is not mainstream, not even close. Until that day comes, we will find ways to mitigate risk. At least those of us that want to survive will. Does this include Umbrella Crypto's? Maybe, maybe not.