Testnet : http://testnet.rise.vision/
Website : https://rise.vision/
Github : https://github.com/RiseVision
Slack : https://risevision.slack.com/
Twitter : https://twitter.com/RiseVisionTeam
Bitcointalk : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1445947.0
Intro:
We are Rise, a Lisk-based currency and distributed application platform heavily emphasizing security and ease of use. Our aim is to provide Graphical User Interfaces to Decentralized / Distributed application development, Smart Contract creation and sidechain / custom coin creation, all backed by our Distributed Proof of Stake system. Build your own apps and rely on us to provide the security to your blockchain, instead of having to build your own.
Security is of the highest importance to us. To that end, we will employ a small group of seasoned security testers to do vulnerability analysis and code audits on Rise. This will include things like Penetration Testing, Fuzzing, DDOS attempts on our web properties, phishing attacks on our staff and those with access to the source code, as well as SQLInjection, Cross-Site Scripting, and Cross Site Request Forgery attacks on our APIs, Web, and Desktop clients. We will also be increasing dramatically the number of delegates in use on our system, to create a more decentralized DPoW system.
Ease of use is also of significant importance to us, that is why we will be building multiple features designed to make development for Rise based sidechains and Dapps easier. This includes an expanded SDK that adds support for languages like Python, Ruby, C#, Java, and Swift. Graphical User Interfaces for the building of basic Dapps, Smart Contracts, and Sidechain coins.
We have a lot more information which we’ll roll out in the next week or so, leading up to the ICO.
Will Rise be Different From Lisk?
We picked LISK as a starting point due to how it was designed to run Smart Contract, Dapps, and had an easy to use, nearly ubiquitous programming language as it's base, to have the widest possible audience to start with.
We are going to change the codebase to move away from Relational database as a backend, and use an object / document oriented database instead. This will enable flexibility in building Dapps data stores, since this style of database is traditionally schema-less.
We are also going to build in LetsEncrypt, to ensure all Nodes have SSL encrypted and Enforced, Nodes will be built automatically either utilizing docker or a shell script. (This is similar to what LISK does)
Additionally, we are going to be running consistent security audits on the entire infrastructure, utilizing a holistic approach to penetration testing that I have used in the past. We will combine black-box penetration testing with authenticated vulnerability scanning. This of course will include social engineering attack vectors to ensure that our network, infrastructure, and codebase remain clean. Of course, the community can help with the code base, as it will be kept current on github.
Initially, we will be running all delegates, and we will always maintain a total of 101 nodes with 101 delegates. After the ICO, we will also form the "Rise Vision" foundation - more details on it's structure will be to follow, but ultimately it's goal will be to steer RISE into the future.
Our biggest difference is we are not going to be a Code Only Application development platform. We will enable GUI based Smart Contract / Dapp development through our Web, Desktop, and possibly mobile applications.
A white paper is being worked on that details this, along with our roadmap for feature development and other details about our security posture, GUI dev tools, ect.
Initial Roadmap:
•[At Launch] - AES256 Encrypted by Default local data store for Dapps (Using SQLCipher instead of SQLite) - Uses PBKDF2 key derivation to generate encrypted key from passphrase.
• [At Launch] - Desktop App for Wallet, Blockchain Explorer, Delegate Forging - (OS X, Windows, Linux)
• [At Launch] - BCrypt for passphrase storage to access account. The Industries best passphrase hashing for web applications.
•[At Launch] - SHA-3 for data integrity verification. Verify that data hasn’t been changed by anyone without authorization.
•[At Launch] - Security testing of network, source code, web clients, and APIs.
•[ROADMAP] - Choice of SQLite or NeDB (MongoDB - lite) for Dapp Datastore; SQLite is a Relational Database. Developers with SQL Experience can use standard SQL for accessing datastore. Uses SQLCipher to encrypt all data in local storage. NeDB is a Javascript Document Database. Developers who have experience with MongoDB will find NeDB very usable, as it’s programming interface is identical to MongoDB, just stripped down. Uses Custom handler to encrypt all data in local storage.
•[ROADMAP] - Lite Javascript client for use on Web Applications for accessing the Blockchain, and processing coin transfers.
•[ROADMAP] - Chrome / Firefox / Safari extension for a lite-wallet, capable of interacting with the Javascript Client above to send funds. This will enable an experience similar to paying with a credit card or debit card on eCommerce sites.
•[ROADMAP] - Python, Ruby, Java, C# SDK for building Apps. Build Dapps in your favorite language. C# / Java support opens up Enterprise app development to the block chain.
•[ROADMAP] - Single API for use of either SQLite or NeDB. Build your Dapp without worrying about which backend. Use either SQLite or NeDB, Or switch between them if you need to.
•[ROADMAP] - iOS / Android / Windows Mobile Lite application, connects to YOUR Desktop Wallet.
•[ROADMAP] - Ecommerce API.
•[ROADMAP] - Contract Builder - WYSIWYG + Drag and Drop UI for building Contracts.
•[ROADMAP] - App Builder - WYSIWYG + Drag and Drop UI for building Applications.
Project Acre:
Question: What is Acre?
Acre is intended to be a real (brick and mortar) business that will be founded once the ICO has completed. This means there will be a registered company number and company directors who are accountable to everyday running of the company and legal framework based on the country in which Acre will be founded. In this case Acre would be created in France and therefore abide by French law.
Depending on the success of the ICO it will allow Acre to take place. If there is enough btc to cover legal expenses and initial development then Acre will be founded. If there is not enough raised during the ICO we can attempt to launch it later on down the road. To protect the Rise team we will be taking full legal advice to make sure everything we do with Acre is 100% legal and not going to land anybody in trouble.
Acre will be a property development company that's sole purpose is to generate profit in the Real Estate sector.
Most of the work during the construction would be completely in house (for initial projects).
Acre would have it's own dedicated team, overseen by myself which includes architect for drawing and submitting of the build plans to local authorities but also for constructibility and profitability stages. Acre would also have a team of builders (myself included) who would do everything from laying of the foundations to building the of the walls and concrete floors (or other materiel based on the project at hand) right through to finishing works including, plastering (drywall) plumbing and electrics. Basically it'd be a complete real estate development package funded initially by Rise and returning continuous payouts at completion of each project to holders of RISE and ACRE.
At it's simplest level it could be a way to invest in real estate projects using cryptocurrency by converting to Rise. Holders of Rise are automatically allocated Acre tokens.
There will be much much more info to come out as we move along.
Any questions related to RISE and ACRE please contact me initially via twitter or pm on the forum.
ICO Details :
The ICO will last for roughly 4 weeks.
ICO will begin: Tuesday, May 10th
ICO will end: Tuesday, June 10th.
The ICO will take place with a visible and single btc address, it will be hosted using coinbase multisig service and accessible via our website which will be launched shortly. Third party escrow services will be used throughout the ICO.
ICO Bonuses will be provided to early adopters.
Day 1 and Day 2 bonus: 25%
1st week bonus beginning on Day 3: 20%
2nd week bonus: 15%
3rd week bonus: 10%
4th week bonus: 0%
Specifications :
• Block Time: 10 seconds
• Round Time: ~17 minutes
• Confirmations for Final Transaction: 6-10
• Supply: 100 million Rise
• Rise's official ticker: RISE
Video Presentation :
Coming Soon
Exchanges :
Coming Soon
Team Members :
Justin Donnaruma (jdr0dn3y) - Lead Developer / Co-Founder
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrdonnaruma
Richard Hooper - Developer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-hooper-352233100
Steven Remington (scifi.rem) - Marketing / Co-Founder
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sremington
https://twitter.com/StevenRemington
Cormac Lucking (Alty) - Project Manager
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cormac-lucking-23065856
https://twitter.com/CryptoPioneer
Gjeric (Greg) - Advisor + Branding
https://twitter.com/creative_crypto
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