Topic: Simple Vanity Address Generator [v0.4] - page 2. (Read 18033 times)
Probably a good idea to take all funds out of keys generated with this program until this risk is resolved...
Applets have lots of pitfalls. They can be made to work properly, but I decided to focus my efforts on providing a solid application.
Running software in-browser also tends to scare away Bitcoin users, so downloading an application is desirable. (You can even run it on an offline computer if you're really paranoid.)
That's a good point, I can see how a downloaded app is preferable. Running software in-browser also tends to scare away Bitcoin users, so downloading an application is desirable. (You can even run it on an offline computer if you're really paranoid.)
Let me know when this secret project come to fruition
Applets have lots of pitfalls. They can be made to work properly, but I decided to focus my efforts on providing a solid application.
Running software in-browser also tends to scare away Bitcoin users, so downloading an application is desirable. (You can even run it on an offline computer if you're really paranoid.)
The secret project is almost ready. I'm very excited about it myself!
Running software in-browser also tends to scare away Bitcoin users, so downloading an application is desirable. (You can even run it on an offline computer if you're really paranoid.)
The secret project is almost ready. I'm very excited about it myself!
Scott J, thanks so much for linking my generator in your sig for so long.
I've just updated the vanity page (and my Bitcoin portfolio page). What do you think?
No probs, it's my pleasure I've just updated the vanity page (and my Bitcoin portfolio page). What do you think?
The vanity generator looks really good, I'm playing with it now.
Though it would be good to still be able to do it within the browser rather than download the file and run.
I'm also interested in this secret project
Scott J, thanks so much for linking my generator in your sig for so long.
I've just updated the vanity page (and my Bitcoin portfolio page). What do you think?
I've just updated the vanity page (and my Bitcoin portfolio page). What do you think?
It is funny how thing work out, but I don't think you have cause to apologise
If you need some odd BTC, please PM me it would be my pleasure.
And I've added your service to my signature. I'll keep it there for a few weeks.
If you need some odd BTC, please PM me it would be my pleasure.
And I've added your service to my signature. I'll keep it there for a few weeks.
Thanks to whoever sent .05 BTC to my address - I assume it was one of you guys
Thought you'd like to know if your new address was fully functional! Share and enjoy.
PS: Coincidence or Karma? The exchange rate of BTC is up right now, and I was about to use fastcash4bitcoins.com to cash out what meager coin I have (as much as I like bitcoins, I also like groceries). I was 0.05 short of the minimum. Please understand, I'm not asking for anything. I was testy yesterday and this is the penance. I'm into Bitcoin for the long haul, so there will be other days.
Thanks to whoever sent .05 BTC to my address - I assume it was one of you guys
Sorry for the hijack.
Just trying to help someone out who was going to have to run for 28 days
Note,
- I'm not the dev for vanitygen, just some random user.
- I don't have any stake in whatever program people use.
- vanitygen is the program that runs on CPUs.
- oclvanitygen is a companion one that uses GPUs.
- this thread was months old, even dead, so I didn't think it much harm to help a user with his question
Just trying to help someone out who was going to have to run for 28 days
Note,
- I'm not the dev for vanitygen, just some random user.
- I don't have any stake in whatever program people use.
- vanitygen is the program that runs on CPUs.
- oclvanitygen is a companion one that uses GPUs.
- this thread was months old, even dead, so I didn't think it much harm to help a user with his question
For real, I'm not disgruntled. Your points are entirely valid. My apologies if I came off as aggressive in my retort; I blame it on being overworked and under/not paid. I learned a thing or two from the discussion, and my original intent behind my generator was to experiment and learn about Bitcoin. I even refer people to Vanitygen in my OP! Ugh, I need more sleep (and less coffee). Sorry.
The downside is that I'm envious of how fast vanitygen is. I've been cranking on a 5-letter word for hours now with my code.
Scott - I'm very glad you found your vanity address! Sorry you got tossed and turned a bit in the process.
Just to round this off, I have found the address. I almost got to 75% probability!
Here it is: 1scottoVnKhtbLDDZwxTaEaYTzKGj4cRK
Thanks Nyhm and BkkCoins for your service and helpful posts.
Here it is: 1scottoVnKhtbLDDZwxTaEaYTzKGj4cRK
Thanks Nyhm and BkkCoins for your service and helpful posts.
Sorry for the hijack.
Just trying to help someone out who was going to have to run for 28 days
Note,
- I'm not the dev for vanitygen, just some random user.
- I don't have any stake in whatever program people use.
- vanitygen is the program that runs on CPUs.
- oclvanitygen is a companion one that uses GPUs.
- this thread was months old, even dead, so I didn't think it much harm to help a user with his question
Just trying to help someone out who was going to have to run for 28 days
Note,
- I'm not the dev for vanitygen, just some random user.
- I don't have any stake in whatever program people use.
- vanitygen is the program that runs on CPUs.
- oclvanitygen is a companion one that uses GPUs.
- this thread was months old, even dead, so I didn't think it much harm to help a user with his question
Just bought you a coffee.
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Keep up the good work and don't mind the troll
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Keep up the good work and don't mind the troll
Hurray! I'm still giddy whenever any coin comes in! Every bit is much appreciated, and thank you for your encouraging words.
Runs kinda slow 
Hi Mr. Mantis. Yes, it certainly does! Please refer to the OP, and the discussion, and the text on the site for clarification. As I write this, I'm trying to generate a new 4-character address and it's taking HOURS (usually only minutes for such short words).
My first goals were to make it simple and make it work. It is possible to make it faster (and remain simple), but I can't really spend the time right now... Unless there is someone interested in sponsoring (BTC) further development...
I appreciate you trying it out!
Just bought you a coffee.
fd4590eec8d9608a6d0f3dc4f03324cb37c0f5956c7d1a6714ab7a5054bbe383
Keep up the good work and don't mind the troll
Runs kinda slow
Hi Mr. Mantis. Yes, it certainly does! Please refer to the OP, and the discussion, and the text on the site for clarification. As I write this, I'm trying to generate a new 4-character address and it's taking HOURS (usually only minutes for such short words).
My first goals were to make it simple and make it work. It is possible to make it faster (and remain simple), but I can't really spend the time right now... Unless there is someone interested in sponsoring (BTC) further development...
I appreciate you trying it out!
Runs kinda slow
Quote from: BkkCoins
It shouldn't be hard. Assuming on Windows, you unzip the binaries zip file.
Then open a command prompt (Start, Run, "cmd") and change to the correct directory.
Then type the command,...
You can also do this by double-clicking an icon but you would have to make a shortcut to the exe file and set it so it opens a cmd shell.
...
Actually the address is not the same as the public key. (The address is a hash of the public key.) You'll need to return to bitaddress and paste the private key into the wallet details tab and look at the details. It will give you a public key that is 130 chars long (the third value down). After I posted my suggestion I realized that in order to combine the partial private key with your private key you'd need to get the keyconv utility from the vanitygen binaries zip file here, ...
Then open a command prompt (Start, Run, "cmd") and change to the correct directory.
Then type the command,...
You can also do this by double-clicking an icon but you would have to make a shortcut to the exe file and set it so it opens a cmd shell.
...
Actually the address is not the same as the public key. (The address is a hash of the public key.) You'll need to return to bitaddress and paste the private key into the wallet details tab and look at the details. It will give you a public key that is 130 chars long (the third value down). After I posted my suggestion I realized that in order to combine the partial private key with your private key you'd need to get the keyconv utility from the vanitygen binaries zip file here, ...
Yipes (and I'm a developer). Nonetheless, I'm glad you got vanitygen working for you Scott J!
The next release of my Simple Vanity app (as well as my simple VanillaWallet) will include a Windows exe (and Mac app bundle) to make it even easier to launch. Maybe someday I can even include GPU support to make it as fast as vanitygen.
This was a fun discussion! I'm always happy to have folks try my software.
I can definitely see why you've created this app
I've half-heartedly tried to get vanitygen to work, but gave up!
I think I'll just be patient
It shouldn't be hard. Assuming on Windows, you unzip the binaries zip file.I've half-heartedly tried to get vanitygen to work, but gave up!
I think I'll just be patient
Then open a command prompt (Start, Run, "cmd") and change to the correct directory.
Then type the command,
vanitygen 1scott
it should output some stats info and show you a percent progress value as it scans.
You can also do this by double-clicking an icon but you would have to make a shortcut to the exe file and set it so it opens a cmd shell.
I'm on Linux so I'm just saying this from memory (of years ago).
Anyway, offer still stands if you want to send me the public key.
I was just clicking the .exe files after I downloaded them; I had no idea I had to go through the command prompt.
I'm getting over 600 keys/second and it says 50% chance in 4.3 hours
Thanks for your help with this.
I can definitely see why you've created this app
I've half-heartedly tried to get vanitygen to work, but gave up!
I think I'll just be patient
It shouldn't be hard. Assuming on Windows, you unzip the binaries zip file.I've half-heartedly tried to get vanitygen to work, but gave up!
I think I'll just be patient
Then open a command prompt (Start, Run, "cmd") and change to the correct directory.
Then type the command,
vanitygen 1scott
it should output some stats info and show you a percent progress value as it scans.
You can also do this by double-clicking an icon but you would have to make a shortcut to the exe file and set it so it opens a cmd shell.
I'm on Linux so I'm just saying this from memory (of years ago).
Anyway, offer still stands if you want to send me the public key.
I can definitely see why you've created this app
I've half-heartedly tried to get vanitygen to work, but gave up!
I think I'll just be patient
I've half-heartedly tried to get vanitygen to work, but gave up!
I think I'll just be patient
Scott - now you see why I created my Java vanity application (this thread) - simplicity. It's not fast, but it's easy to use!
Generating vanity addresses is a random process. I've hit "hard" addresses in minutes, or in hours. Other generators are certainly faster than my application, but mine is simpler, especially if you're not a Bitcoin guru (yet).
Generating vanity addresses is a random process. I've hit "hard" addresses in minutes, or in hours. Other generators are certainly faster than my application, but mine is simpler, especially if you're not a Bitcoin guru (yet).
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