Mad PotCoins Still Here

This WCN episode from April 26, 2015, provides an update on the volatile state of Potcoin, balancing community disappointment with strong optimism regarding its future and the broader legalization movement.

Summary:
The episode notes that Potcoin has faced a difficult period in April, with key services like the wallet and explorer being down. The speaker advises users to rely on the original QT desktop wallet for security. Despite internal community drama, the development effort is moving forward, with Potlabs taking over social media and development, planning a roadmap that includes a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) fork and rebranding by June. The speaker remains optimistic, drawing parallels to the long fight for cannabis legalization. Furthermore, the episode highlights positive developments, including Colorado's Marijuana Enforcement Division confirming that digital currencies (including Bitcoin and Dash) are acceptable for purchasing pot.

Extracted Information:

• Main topics discussed:
• Potcoin's poor performance and necessary security warnings (using QT client).
• The transition of development control to Potlabs.
• Future plans for Potcoin, including a Proof-of-Stake fork and rebranding.
• The growing trend of drone deliveries of contraband to prisons.
• Colorado's official acceptance of digital currencies for pot purchases.
• Key quotes:
• "The reason cryptos exist is to remove the third party control over your funds."
• "The true measure of civilization in a society is not measured by how it treats its most affluent members, but how it treats its criminals."
• "Potcoin is down in the dumps right now, but I don't see any evidence that it's giving up or going to die."
• People mentioned:
• Avilee J. Dom
• Potlabs
• Bitcoin price:
• Not mentioned.