All,
Alan has asked that we finalize the list of DCEBrief as he is planning to circulate some draft concepts to number of authors, economists and others who may be interested in contributing.
Below is the list we have so far with some references and related content on the forum.
Let's give it one big push and see if we can't give DCEBrief an excellent start with some excellent topics.
Lets make a deadline of end of day tomorrow.
Digital Currency Regulation Recommendations - This topic has been discussed many times, the objective would be to create guidelines for regulators that would create an safe environment for users with enough freedom to allow innovation.
The Future of Digital Currency as a Payment System - This topic can discuss how digital currency might evolve as a payment system.
Does Digital Currency Meet the 3 Functions of Money? - Covering the 3 functions of money, Store of Value, Unit of Account, and Medium of exchange. It seems to be a fairly popular argument that digital currency does not meet these criteria.
Digital Currency is Backed by What!? - One of the other popular arguments is that digital currency has no real value. I do remember an article recently which wrote about it being backed by time and algorithmic functions. Inserting my own personal opinion here: We have to reevaluate what money is fundamentally, and how it works. Just like when a new discovery is made, we have to reevaluate our scientific theories. Eventually the books have to be re-written, new formulas created, and a brand new fundamental understanding is disseminated...
Digital currency education 1.0 for the Lay Masses. - Basically how to get started..
How will Digital Currency and Blockchain in general affect my business? - What effect will Digital Currency have on YOUR business / organization
What possibilities exist in the future for blockchain technology?Why should I get involved now? How can I benefit the most by getting involved early?Key Differences Between Digital Currency & Fiat - Self explanatory, but could be an important topic.
The Future of Digital Currency Technology - This may need to be refined into more specific topics. However the article could give people the vision of what it might look like in 5-10 years and potentially help people understand why it is important to get involved now.
How will a global currency affect your business, organization, or government? - This is a spin off of TeeGee's "What effect will Digital Currency have on YOUR business / organization"
Blockchain without Bitcoin. Can you or can't you? Pros? Cons? - There have been a lot of headlines on various companies, banks, etc stating that they are interested in the blockchain, but not bitcoin. The bitcoin community replies 'you can't have one without the other'. I think this could use a little clarity (with a positive spin).
Current phase and future of mass adoption - Knowing where we are in the progression of mass adoption seems like an important piece of information to set expectation of getting involved today, then leading into how it will progress with a projected timeline.
Trustless, what does that really mean? - A misconception of this trustless system has led to some pain. We could discuss what the trustless system really is.
Reference:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.12020568Another point of reference:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.11729364Key issues in our industry:
-Volatility
-Long term saving incentive
-Negetive forum behavior
-Gender gap
-Ease of use
-Too many conflicting interests
-Attempting to reach out to everyday people
-Lack of trust and integrity
-Lack of leadership both within the industry and at the currency level
-Lack of real world experience - I think this has been the downfall of many currencies
Reference:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.11766070More on key issues, found randomly throughout the forum:
-Privacy - “Accounts at a money service business or financial institution can certainly be linked to identity, but the individual coins (or coin subunits) themselves cannot be.” As quoted by Jon matonis
-The learning curve for safe entry into cryptocurrency is very steep, and a deterrent for most people.
-Fear of losing your coins using an online storage services.
-Sensational and misrepresented media about bitcoin in a negative light
What technologies are most important to the future and success of DNotes? 1 ) An easy to use merchant payment verification system that doesn't require a third party
2 ) Cloud storage of the blockchain. Wallets sync with cloud instantly and no lag time at startup. This is a centralized item, however, but would be of great benefit. Instant syncing, instant sending, etc.
3 ) Versatile tipping program for various websites and social media outlets
4 ) POS style reward system
5 ) Making DNotes secure for everyone to use no matter their situation
6 ) Instant exchange functionality for the DNotesVault
7 ) Total smartphone solution for all DNotes functionality including vault and instant exchange functionality
What major issues with the existing financial system can DNotes solve? 1 ) Instant transfers of money.
2 ) Micro transactions, under $1 are not feasible. The transaction fees make micro transactions unprofitable if not impossible.
What services are most important to the future and success of DNotes? 1 ) Direct and simple fiat to DNotes exchange.
2 ) Accessibility and Ease of Use
3 ) CLEARLY outlining benefits, programs, future of DNotes
4 ) 24/7 support
5 ) Multilingual support
6 ) Assurance of store of value
7 ) Credit/Debit Card
8 ) ATM services
9 ) Refill service for prepaid/sim cards
What major obstacles does DNotes face to achieve success? 1 ) Half of the world's population does not have banking access and is therefore excluded from participating in economic growth.
2 ) Combating and rising above the bad reputation bitcoin has (whether it is deserved or not).
3 ) Mainstream media negativity of any cryptocurrency in general.
4 ) Develop global name recognition. When people think "crypto" or "Bitcoin" now, they should simply think "DNotes" in the future.
Related point of reference, topics for DNotes press releases:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.10454251Points of reference for regulatory recommendations:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=470155.6160https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.11732747