I threw my rigs at the test pool a few hours ago to see how the difficulty behaves and it seems great. The maximum difficulty I've seen was 0.0063 (instead of ~0.1) and more importantly it's much more reactive and can jump up und a down a lot (eg. 0.0026 > 0.0004) between blocks if needed instead of slowly climbing like the previous retarget did.
But the block times seem to be quite high.
From block 1733140 to 1733188 the average was 1 minute and 26 seconds with 110% average actual shares needed. It's a small period I know but still.
Then I stopped my miners abruptly to see how the difficulty adapts. There was no blocks found for about 92 minutes but it was due to really bad luck (I think) so eventually I put one rig back on the test pool.
I mean the pool's dashboard said we were at ~1400% shares when the block was found but on the blocks page it seems to be divided by 10 and shows 143% shares required (block 1733192).
1400% seems more reasonable compared to the time between blocks.
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June 08, 2016, 02:18:00 AM
June 07, 2016, 07:10:01 PM
Thanks to "eel" for joining me on the testpool.
June 07, 2016, 05:03:29 PM
bathrobehero - Thanks for bumping it over the forkpoint today so the testpool can explore the post fork world.
EDIT - and blasting the TestPool to check the retarget at extremes. Nice work indeed.
Testpool is hashing away now and I'll let the experts dissect the results.
Cheers - usukan
EDIT - and blasting the TestPool to check the retarget at extremes. Nice work indeed.
Testpool is hashing away now and I'll let the experts dissect the results.
Cheers - usukan
Yep, was just about to say it. Unfortunately we had some poor luck finding the two most difficult blocks but now we're speeding up.
June 06, 2016, 07:40:02 PM
Yep, was just about to say it. Unfortunately we had some poor luck finding the two most difficult blocks but now we're speeding up.
June 06, 2016, 03:52:34 PM
cheers
Update - and lots of nice blocks by your good self - diff diving
Update - and lots of nice blocks by your good self - diff diving
No problem. I'd have kept mining but now the difficulty is so high that it would take me 40 minutes to find a single block and the difficulty is still increasing so I stopped. You can understand why I don't want to mine air for days.
But I'll mine some more later today in the hopes of pushing through the difficulty climb and seeing it turning back and start decreasing. We might just be able to reach the fork block without another difficulty climb period.
But I'll mine some more later today in the hopes of pushing through the difficulty climb and seeing it turning back and start decreasing. We might just be able to reach the fork block without another difficulty climb period.
June 06, 2016, 03:44:49 PM
No problem. I'd have kept mining but now the difficulty is so high that it would take me 40 minutes to find a single block and the difficulty is still increasing so I stopped. You can understand why I don't want to mine air for days.
But I'll mine some more later today in the hopes of pushing through the difficulty climb and seeing it turning back and start decreasing. We might just be able to reach the fork block without another difficulty climb period.
But I'll mine some more later today in the hopes of pushing through the difficulty climb and seeing it turning back and start decreasing. We might just be able to reach the fork block without another difficulty climb period.
June 06, 2016, 04:41:14 AM
Thanks for your tests there bathrobehero.
We have a few low level (compared to your rigs) miners on the test pool now.
We'll just let it run and monitor things.
Cheers - usukan
We have a few low level (compared to your rigs) miners on the test pool now.
We'll just let it run and monitor things.
Cheers - usukan
The fork on the testpool is a bit far out (~580 blocks), especially now that the difficulty is swinging up.
June 05, 2016, 07:50:19 AM
The fork on the testpool is a bit far out (~580 blocks), especially now that the difficulty is swinging up.
June 05, 2016, 02:44:06 AM
Hi bathrobehero
Thanks for that hash
Yes we could do with more hash on the test pool - when you are ready.
Thanks usukan
okay, stratum works perfect. Even block was found.
All troubles starts with the fork point. Any thoughts guys?
I threw some hash at it for a short while but for now I have to go, I will mine tomorrow if needed.
Thanks for that hash
Yes we could do with more hash on the test pool - when you are ready.
Thanks usukan
Let's test how stratum will work with wallet before the fork point.
okay, stratum works perfect. Even block was found.
All troubles starts with the fork point. Any thoughts guys?
I threw some hash at it for a short while but for now I have to go, I will mine tomorrow if needed.
June 04, 2016, 11:03:28 AM
Let's test how stratum will work with wallet before the fork point.
okay, stratum works perfect. Even block was found.
All troubles starts with the fork point. Any thoughts guys?
I threw some hash at it for a short while but for now I have to go, I will mine tomorrow if needed.
June 04, 2016, 10:57:56 AM
Let's test how stratum will work with wallet before the fork point.
okay, stratum works perfect. Even block was found.
All troubles start with the fork point. Any thoughts guys?
June 04, 2016, 10:39:53 AM
When test wallet reached fork block (1731464) the stratum lost his connection to wallet daemon.
Because there are too many changes everywhere I've decided to test the code before fork happens.
So I set up new fork point in the future (block=1733000).
Let's test how stratum will work with wallet before the fork point.
Because there are too many changes everywhere I've decided to test the code before fork happens.
So I set up new fork point in the future (block=1733000).
Let's test how stratum will work with wallet before the fork point.
June 04, 2016, 08:36:41 AM
The test pool either doesn't seem to be set to Scrypt-Jane N-Factor 14 or something's up with the difficulty because it rejects every share (low difficulty share).
June 03, 2016, 01:22:39 PM
Dear Ultracoin Community,
Today we are very excited to announce that the newest update is nearly complete and we are currently in the testing phase! Alenevaa has been swift in setting up a test pool for us so we may begin the beta testing process. We are encouraging all miners whom have extra hash to please participate in this test, once we are completely satisfied with the results of the testing we will compile the final update for real world use. The test pool fork will switch from our current algorithm to the updated parameters on block number 1731464, so please begin hashing now to test the fork procedure. We look forward to your participation and thank you for your dedication to the future of Ultracoin!
The test pool can be accessed here:
https://utc.yacoin.club/
PS: Accounts are saved from utc14. So there's no need to register again if you have an account from utc14.
Sincerely,
Steven "Rapture" Nekhaila
Today we are very excited to announce that the newest update is nearly complete and we are currently in the testing phase! Alenevaa has been swift in setting up a test pool for us so we may begin the beta testing process. We are encouraging all miners whom have extra hash to please participate in this test, once we are completely satisfied with the results of the testing we will compile the final update for real world use. The test pool fork will switch from our current algorithm to the updated parameters on block number 1731464, so please begin hashing now to test the fork procedure. We look forward to your participation and thank you for your dedication to the future of Ultracoin!
The test pool can be accessed here:
https://utc.yacoin.club/
PS: Accounts are saved from utc14. So there's no need to register again if you have an account from utc14.
Sincerely,
Steven "Rapture" Nekhaila
June 03, 2016, 04:04:18 AM
Steven and Alenevaa may need a bit of extra hash on the test pool shortly
Steven will let us know if they do - and post details.
Please consider so you are ready if required - and willing to donate hash.
Thanks - usukan
Steven will let us know if they do - and post details.
Please consider so you are ready if required - and willing to donate hash.
Thanks - usukan
May 26, 2016, 02:53:38 AM
Amen to that!
I think we will do a much better job than LISK - and we didn't have $6m to spend.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.14969940
But its a good demonstration about the importance of getting it right first time.
Cheers - usukan
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.14969940
But its a good demonstration about the importance of getting it right first time.
Cheers - usukan
May 25, 2016, 05:08:03 PM
I think we will do a much better job than LISK - and we didn't have $6m to spend.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.14969940
But its a good demonstration about the importance of getting it right first time.
Cheers - usukan
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.14969940
But its a good demonstration about the importance of getting it right first time.
Cheers - usukan
May 24, 2016, 04:45:16 PM
Fork Update
Sorry everyone - but we have a short delay.
Setting up the test pool and testing has taken longer than originally anticipated.
Everyone has been very busy on both UTC and other commitments but its coming together. Finalising the test pool is the critical bottleneck at present but after Alenevaa has completed this we still need several days of testing and adequate time to distribute wallets to all stakeholders so they are ready for the fork.
We all want to make absolutely sure that everything works fine before wallet release so we have made the exec decision to delay release so we don't rush things through and end up patching things up later on in an ad hoc fashion. This is extremely important to all stakeholders but especially our exchange Bittrex.
I trust you all understand the reasons for the delay - but do not worry - we will get there in style in the end.
At this point there is no definitive date for the fork - but expect at least another few weeks.
Steven will update us all when testing is completed and we are ready to move forward.
Cheers - usukan
Sorry everyone - but we have a short delay.
Setting up the test pool and testing has taken longer than originally anticipated.
Everyone has been very busy on both UTC and other commitments but its coming together. Finalising the test pool is the critical bottleneck at present but after Alenevaa has completed this we still need several days of testing and adequate time to distribute wallets to all stakeholders so they are ready for the fork.
We all want to make absolutely sure that everything works fine before wallet release so we have made the exec decision to delay release so we don't rush things through and end up patching things up later on in an ad hoc fashion. This is extremely important to all stakeholders but especially our exchange Bittrex.
I trust you all understand the reasons for the delay - but do not worry - we will get there in style in the end.
At this point there is no definitive date for the fork - but expect at least another few weeks.
Steven will update us all when testing is completed and we are ready to move forward.
Cheers - usukan
May 21, 2016, 02:53:47 PM
Dear Stevan,
What are the cost of taken part at the Libertarian National Convention in Orlando, FL, USA later next week
I dont want you to to take care of all expenses out of your own pocket.
Let me half the cost with you (50/50).
So let me know and i will send BTC or UTC to your wallet.
Warm greetings,
Paul.
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to give a quick update as to what is going on behind the scenes. We are currently slated to have the new wallet available for download next week with the update kicking in around May 26th. Of course, we want to make sure this update is 100% bulletproof before we go live, so we are currently testing and squashing bugs to make sure all systems are go for launch. On another note, I had the opportunity to have Ultracoin featured in the bag drop in for the Libertarian National Convention in Orlando, FL, USA later next week. I will be shipping out Ultracoin marketing material to be placed and distributed to up to 800 members of the convention. This will be great exposure as cryptocurrencies are often lauded in this circle and Ultracoin will make a perfect fit. Convention goers will be visiting from all around the United States so I hope that they can all take a little piece of Ultracoin back home with them, and with the wallet update hopefully coinciding around the same period, they will be introduced to the best version of Ultracoin to boot. I've taken care of all marketing expenses out of pocket. When the update goes live I have a few other surprises planned as well. Stay tuned as we are currently working hard to deliver the next best version of Ultracoin.
Sincerely,
Steven "Rapture" Nekhaila
I just wanted to give a quick update as to what is going on behind the scenes. We are currently slated to have the new wallet available for download next week with the update kicking in around May 26th. Of course, we want to make sure this update is 100% bulletproof before we go live, so we are currently testing and squashing bugs to make sure all systems are go for launch. On another note, I had the opportunity to have Ultracoin featured in the bag drop in for the Libertarian National Convention in Orlando, FL, USA later next week. I will be shipping out Ultracoin marketing material to be placed and distributed to up to 800 members of the convention. This will be great exposure as cryptocurrencies are often lauded in this circle and Ultracoin will make a perfect fit. Convention goers will be visiting from all around the United States so I hope that they can all take a little piece of Ultracoin back home with them, and with the wallet update hopefully coinciding around the same period, they will be introduced to the best version of Ultracoin to boot. I've taken care of all marketing expenses out of pocket. When the update goes live I have a few other surprises planned as well. Stay tuned as we are currently working hard to deliver the next best version of Ultracoin.
Sincerely,
Steven "Rapture" Nekhaila
May 19, 2016, 05:45:33 PM
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to give a quick update as to what is going on behind the scenes. We are currently slated to have the new wallet available for download next week with the update kicking in around May 26th. Of course, we want to make sure this update is 100% bulletproof before we go live, so we are currently testing and squashing bugs to make sure all systems are go for launch. On another note, I had the opportunity to have Ultracoin featured in the bag drop in for the Libertarian National Convention in Orlando, FL, USA later next week. I will be shipping out Ultracoin marketing material to be placed and distributed to up to 800 members of the convention. This will be great exposure as cryptocurrencies are often lauded in this circle and Ultracoin will make a perfect fit. Convention goers will be visiting from all around the United States so I hope that they can all take a little piece of Ultracoin back home with them, and with the wallet update hopefully coinciding around the same period, they will be introduced to the best version of Ultracoin to boot. I've taken care of all marketing expenses out of pocket. When the update goes live I have a few other surprises planned as well. Stay tuned as we are currently working hard to deliver the next best version of Ultracoin.
Sincerely,
Steven "Rapture" Nekhaila
I just wanted to give a quick update as to what is going on behind the scenes. We are currently slated to have the new wallet available for download next week with the update kicking in around May 26th. Of course, we want to make sure this update is 100% bulletproof before we go live, so we are currently testing and squashing bugs to make sure all systems are go for launch. On another note, I had the opportunity to have Ultracoin featured in the bag drop in for the Libertarian National Convention in Orlando, FL, USA later next week. I will be shipping out Ultracoin marketing material to be placed and distributed to up to 800 members of the convention. This will be great exposure as cryptocurrencies are often lauded in this circle and Ultracoin will make a perfect fit. Convention goers will be visiting from all around the United States so I hope that they can all take a little piece of Ultracoin back home with them, and with the wallet update hopefully coinciding around the same period, they will be introduced to the best version of Ultracoin to boot. I've taken care of all marketing expenses out of pocket. When the update goes live I have a few other surprises planned as well. Stay tuned as we are currently working hard to deliver the next best version of Ultracoin.
Sincerely,
Steven "Rapture" Nekhaila
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