StrikeSapphire
Finance and crypto
bitcoin online casino
SHOW HN2011
How HN took it
2 positive, 14 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 17 critical, out of 33 comments about the project. Thread score -0.51.
Execution: 1 for, 9 againstIdea: 0 for, 4 againstDesign: 0 for, 3 against
The thread, comment by comment
Each row is a top-level comment and its replies, in HN's order. Select a cell to open that comment on HN.
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What HN said
What people liked
Security and legal setup impressed commenters
From 1 comment
Ya that and the security challenges were what impressed me when I saw this. Best of luck
JohnnyBrown on HN
Execution looks strong for a new derivative domain
From 1 comment
I admire the spirit and dedication to execute in a new derivative domain. By the looks of the product, you've executed initially well, now just a matter of making it sustainable.
bigohms on HN
Objections
Legal risk for US players and operator
From 3 comments
this is insanely illegal in the U.S. -- it can get you in trouble and it can get Bitcoin in trouble
PaulHoule on HNYou're also probably in violation of some rather serious laws. Talk to an attorney.
earle on HNIt's decidedly uninteresting and unhelpful to read a comment about how something is "probably" violating laws. It either is, or it isn't. If you don't know, don't post about it.…
Bud on HN
Security risk of a small operator being hacked
From 2 comments
I would guess most bitcoiners are mathematically inclined people, and not super into pure gambling. That said, I think poker might take off, especially here in the US where…
jackpirate on HNYou're probably already aware of the Betcoin (1st Bitcoin online poker site) hacking incident, but just in case, see http://forum.bitcoin.org/?topic=840.msg93927#msg93927.
codingthebeach on HN
Fairness of random number generation and shuffling
From 2 comments
I'd be rather wary of using any small time online casino. Apart from people simply skimming the numbers, there's tonnes of issues behind reliable random number generation and…
preinheimer on HNWhy would anyone engage in any "programmed" gambling game? It would seem trivial to give the user the appearance of winning but ultimately have it programmed that the house comes…
nsomaru on HN
Site blocked or broken for some visitors
From 3 comments
I couldn't enter the site. HEre is what i get: Your request was blocked by BlockScript based on the policies of the strikesapphire.com website. BlockScript is security software…
Arxiss on HNYour software appears to be broken. I input my email address and it said you already had it. Then I got an email with a verification link, so I clicked on the link, tried to log…
cabalamat on HN"Your computer or another computer on your network is compromised with a virus. This allows online criminals to use it as part of a botnet to send spam and attack websites." Very…
braindead_in on HN
Requests
Add a warning for users without Flash
From 1 comment
You should add a warning for users without flash. I'm just looking at a large, black browser window.
ch0wn on HN
Improve design and initial load time
From 2 comments
I'd prioritize design and initial load time - my two cents.
rgbrgb on HNI only see a hectic video on that site.
Tichy on HN
Questions
Where is the company hosted and incorporated
From 3 comments
Out of curiosity, where do you live/host? I've been thinking about creating a bitcoin poker game but it would probably be foolish from the US
JohnnyBrown on HNAre you happy with your web host (whom I will not name) in Panama? I've been looking for decent overseas hosting.
dsl on HNThe company is based in Costa Rica.
jrockway on HN
Does the site take bets from certain countries
From 2 comments
You said you don't take bets from italians, so why does the website appear to me totally in italian (with many mistakes)?
duiker101 on HNLike what? No bets taken from US, French or Italian players.
noduerme on HN
Alternatives named
BetCoin bitcoin poker site
From 2 comments
You're probably already aware of the Betcoin (1st Bitcoin online poker site) hacking incident, but just in case, see http://forum.bitcoin.org/?topic=840.msg93927#msg93927.
codingthebeach on HNhttps://betco.in/
codingthebeach on HN