Wowzers Felix! You have been busy behind the scenes, I saw you trying to get your account back on another thread and figured it might be a lost cause, well done it can't have been easy, and double well done for that Kobocoin Minivan, I thought it was just a photoshop job when I saw it in your twitter feed and not a real van with a real engine that can actually move around Africa promoting our favourite coin, nice one
I am seriously looking forward to your next update.

Regards,

Mammoth

Hey Felix, seems a quiet summer for Kobocoin, how are the buses and van advertising going, have you had much feedback yet, any more pictures in action?

Have to say not we have not had much luck with exchanges, www.coinexchange.io are closing down soon and everyone must make withdraw by December 1st but at least they have not been hacked and are doing it honestly by the looks.

Regards.
Mammoth

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I'm able to sync my desktop wallet (it's syncing slower than normal but it's working). I can also stake. I'll look into it over the weekend.
 

what's your block height ?

UPDATE

Issue

I've investigated what's going on with the KOBO blockchain. There's no quick answer as to what's occurred here. My current thinking is that there are multiple forks existing right now because of the very low transaction volume. It happens...

Proposed Solution

• I've spoken with CryptoID (https://chainz.cryptoid.info/kobo/) and Coinomi (https://www.coinomi.com/asset/kobocoin/). We've agreed that the client needs to be updated.
• The updated client will use an updated checkpoints file to point all clients at the right chain (up to block 2575000). This is not the solution used in the newer v20 bitcoin codebase, but kobo is still at a much earlier codebase, so it's a valid solution until kobo is upgraded. While transaction volume is low, it may require regular client updates (maybe every 6 months) to maintain blockchain integrity.
• I'll build 2x kobo nodes in the cloud (one with a koboseeder - https://github.com/kobocoin/koboseeder) for 24/7 operation. This should help. I used to have 3 cloud nodes running when the android wallet was in use but I discontinued them once we got onto Coinomi. They're not cheap!
• Update Github and inform community, CryptoID, Coinomi, and YoBit (if they'll listen) to update their clients.

This should hopefully resolve the issue. I should have github updated by the end of this week (I want to test locally before uploading). I'll then be in contact with Coinomi and CryptoID to update and regen their blockchains, and hopefully have the 2x new nodes fully operational by the end of next week (Sept 12th).

My block height while writing this is 2575909

TT

UPDATE: MANDATORY

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR LINUX CLIENTS AND WALLETS to v2.2.0.1

KOBO wallets for all Mobiles and Desktop OS are also available on Coinomi
https://www.coinomi.com/en/asset/kobocoin/



MANDATORY - Client Updated to v2.2.0.1

• Github Release page - https://github.com/kobocoin/Kobocoin/releases/tag/v2.2.0.1
• Github - https://github.com/kobocoin/Kobocoin/

- Resolves syncing issues experienced recently by introducing checkpoints on the blockchain.
- The Windows/Mac wallet build is in progress. This initial source release is to help service providers Cryptoid (explorer) and Coinomi (wallet) get past their current issues. I will also inform YoBit of the new code release.

New staking nodes added

To help secure the integrity of the blockchain, there are now 4 new KOBO nodes staking 24x7. I'll be adding more staking nodes over time:

• node1.kobocoin.com : 78.129.130.192
• node2.kobocoin.com : 95.154.194.58

Follow-Up

• CryptoID Block Explorer is now fully synced - https://chainz.cryptoid.info/kobo/
• Coinomi wallet is now fully synced - https://www.coinomi.com/en/asset/kobocoin/
• YoBit exchange has been informed of the update. Maintenance Request submitted
• Kobocoin website tidied up to remove dead exchanges, add info, and look more generic - https://kobocoin.com

Right now we're in a lot healthier position than a lot of projects that started around the same time. We're still on CMC (it's a big thing now!) and awareness has grown a lot in 2020. It may all be quiet on the surface but there's still work going on behind the scenes. KOBO is now recognised as part of the African crytpo landscape. In fact, as small a project as we currently are, we're punching well above our weight compared to other cryptos trying to get a foothold in mobile finance in Africa. Very many crypto aware Africans are now holding KOBO. With the new 4 staking nodes the blockchain is now a lot more secure and efficient.

One of the major problems we have is (still) exchanges. I have to be honest here. I do get requests from exchanges wanting to list KOBO. They all expect some sort of listing fee in the thousands of $$. I've already been burnt by paying for listings on exchanges that now no longer exist (e.g. Cryptopia). I can't be doing that forever. I'm reaching out to the exchanges to list KOBO but they generally want loadsa $$ for even a basic listing. I understand the exchanges operating costs. I know they need to make a profit. Poor BTC LTC ETH devs must have spent a fortune getting listed!

I'll keep pushing. We're getting there slowly, but we're still in the race, AND we're a recognised contender.

TT

 

I'll concentrate on that now. I really needed to sort out the blockchain and third party issues. Compiling the windows wallet failed at the last step and it's been a b*****d to troubleshoot (possibly a leveldb issue). If you know anyone who can compile a windows qt wallet then send them my way please. Mingw32 experts are hard to find.

Much appreciated. I've reached out to him.

UPDATE

Milestone reached! We're getting there. Kobo has now been rebased to 0.13.0. This is the first successful compile of the new QT wallet. Version will be updated to 2.13.0 for release. From now on kobocoin version will follow the bitcoin core version it's based on, so if we move to 0.14.0 then kobo will become v2.14.0

You'll also notice Mansa as a replacement for Satoshi in version being broadcast to the network. So the updated proto will be /Mansa:2.13.0/



Extras

I'm investigating the possibility of kobo once again having it's own schildbach moblile wallet once the upgrade is complete. Coinomi wanted too much money to continue using the service. I can develop our own mobile wallet (which is my plan) rather than spending $$$ on a third party service that can be discontinued at will. I'd like to see a completely independent kobo moving forward.

I've also built, and am investigating, the AtomicDEX dev suite (https://atomicdex.io/). I'm looking into kobo having it's own DEX located at http://asdex.com. The idea is that asdex will concentrate on cryptos devoted to African development, and cryptos most frequently traded in Africa. It's my plan that people will be able to use asdex to swap both ERC20 and UTXO tokens without a controlling central exchange. Most DEX's at this time concentrate only on ERC20 tokens. There will be no need to register or deposit any currency on the DEX, so your funds are safe and your private keys are yours and remain local to you. I think it will be a good move.

I've been speaking to some prominent African crypto projects to see if we can work together on this. So far the signs are positive but I'm happy to proceed alone if necessary.

Further updates to come as things progress.

 

Hello World!
Nice to see this project still ongoing