July 2018 - Monero-defcon - lists.getmonero.org

by Michael Schloh von Bennewitz

Hello list, The sponsor of our training equipment (a lot of mining computers) is taking a close look at our training rota: https://taiga.getmonero.org/project/michael-vegas-august-2018/task/13/ ...and will probably cancel their involvement if determined that we failed. They are only interested in us if we have a good contest and challenge lineup with instructors on hand. XMR PUZZLES If somebody wants to contact the world famous puzzle artist to invite their participation, here are a few links: https://twitter.com/coin_artist https://twitter.com/Zd3N https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/kzpqzz/heres-the-solution-to-t... https://btcmanager.com/cryptographic-puzzles-offer-sharp-minds-bitcoin-li... https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/74n9sl/monero_cryptopuzzle_relea... Cheers, Michael -- Michael Schloh von Bennewitz Software Development Engineer Europalab Networks R&D, Munich Office: +49(89)44239885 UTC+2 Mobile: Same as 'Office' Web: http://michael.schloh.com/

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More training equipment cancelled

by Michael Schloh von Bennewitz

Hello list, More equipment has been defunded, and we are down to only 5 mining computers of lower quality (instead of 16 GPU and FPGA equipped high powered ones.) Should we accept the few low powered computers or reject them and try again with better conditions next time? Comments can go here or in the corresponding task: https://taiga.getmonero.org/project/michael-vegas-august-2018/task/13/ Cheers, Michael -- Michael Schloh von Bennewitz Software Development Engineer Europalab Networks R&D, Munich Office: +49(89)44239885 UTC+2 Mobile: Same as 'Office' Web: http://michael.schloh.com/

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Defcon Village Meeting Minutes 14 July 2018; NEXT MEETING WILL BE 21 July 2018 16:00UTC

by Scott Anecito

**Next meeting will be one week from most recent one instead of two weeks so mark your calendars for 21 July 2018, 16:00UTC: https://github.com/monero-project/meta/issues/260** **Defcon Village Meeting Minutes 14 July 2018** Original GitHub Agenda: https://github.com/monero-project/meta/issues/255 Wiki Entry (feel free to update for errors, etc): https://taiga.getmonero.org/project/michael-vegas-august-2018/wiki/201807... * * * *1. corklander/sean to report on cost list for General Bytes ATM machine* * Cheapest option is USPS Ground, shipping will cost $105.22 * Since we're receiving it already boxed, it's unlikely that we'll need to purchase shipping slips or another box * Shipping costs are the only thing that will need to be covered, but there may be other costs; need to discuss during next meeting * msvb-lab: "if the group [/company with a money transmitter license] rejects our greeting (no official request so far) then we move on to other choices [regarding usage]. If the group offers to help, I'm going to write a message to the mailing list and please everybody do what they can to clarify what we should do at that point, okay?" *2. Sales promoter application, due Monday* * Form is filled out once for our whole village * Form requirements can be found here: https://taiga.getmonero.org/project/michael-vegas-august-2018/task/56 * Per last meeting msvb-lab seems to be the only one w/ sales at this point, although sgp will fill form for MAGIC *3. Treasurers report the sales plan* * ajs was unable to attend, but please review draft here: https://taiga.getmonero.org/project/michael-vegas-august-2018/wiki/budget * "If anyone wants to add any other supplies to the budget, PM me on Mattermost/Slack/Riot or add a comment in Taiga #16 Multievent shopping list. FFS will be requested to cover these expenses." -AJS * Work in progress monetary policy for village: https://taiga.getmonero.org/project/michael-vegas-august-2018/us/4/ *4. We have three Saturdays after this before DefCon which would mean one more meeting 7/28; is going to every Saturday to have three meetings instead warranted to ensure final alignment on various items?* * Consensus to have a meeting every Saturday at 16:00UTC *5. Vendor tables and if a space can be secured for M.A.G.I.C. to give away free merch and solicit donations* * rehrar and Tonya currently working on solidifying policy for vendor tables *6. Hardware badge status report* * https://taiga.getmonero.org/media/attachments/4/f/2/6/767065af14ac7943296... * Batteries (CR2032) have not arrived yet; if anybody knows of a good backup plan in case we only get a half shipment (not enough for everybody) then it would be good to know. Fry's in Vegas is not a good backup * Keep your eyes out (mailing list and IRC) for advance purchase possibility in a week or two. *7. Press relations report the byline* * Did not get to this item, to be moved to next meeting

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Directing escalator flow towards our village

by Michael Schloh von Bennewitz

Hello list, In case you missed it, there are three new Defcon master floorplans for your review: https://taiga.getmonero.org/project/michael-vegas-august-2018/us/4/ The 'Nocturnal Arrangement' is quite interesting, but the 'Caesars Palace Conference Center' map is most relevent to us. See that we are placed extremely close to where all 25000 conference visitors will pass by at some point. If we fail to capture attention while having such a favourable pole position, then we are total idiots. Let's all take a look, and please make your own plans on how to channel people from escalator towards our village. NOVICES If you haven't been to Defcon before, please note that the escalator across from our village is used to transport thousands from the main casino floor (and main entrance) to every other part of Defcon Caesars. Even people going to a higher floor must change escalators a few strategic meters away from our village. There is however a fabricated separating border sometimes blocking the view of escalator traffic. We have the main Defcon registration desk close to us and the main information desk in arms reach of our door. People going to the swag or chillout areas must pass by our doors. Take a look (dc-26-caesars-public-1.pdf.) FLOOR GUIDES For example, I'm going to make giant floor stickers and place them when the hotel staff is not looking. They will probably get removed but not before a few thousand people see them and move towards our village. Other ideas involve a greeter rota with a sign pointing to our door, hand outs at the escalator, or whatever else you decide is good. Cheers, Michael -- Michael Schloh von Bennewitz Software Development Engineer Europalab Networks R&D, Munich Office: +49(89)44239885 UTC+2 Mobile: Same as 'Office' Web: http://michael.schloh.com/

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Education rota half full, best slots already taken

by Michael Schloh von Bennewitz

Hello folks, Thanks to Sean, now about half the time slots we need to fill for the training and education rota are full. Even better, Monerujo is finally represented. https://taiga.getmonero.org/project/michael-vegas-august-2018/task/13/ Feel free to help introduce curious people at Defcon to Monero by offering skills and put your name on the rota. Otherwise, without knowing who has which skills it will be more difficult to get the best hackers in the world to contribute to Monero. Cheers, Michael -- Michael Schloh von Bennewitz Software Development Engineer Europalab Networks R&D, Munich Office: +49(89)44239885 UTC+2 Mobile: Same as 'Office' Web: http://michael.schloh.com/

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by Devin Pearson

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2018/06/30 DefCon Meeting Minutes

by Scott Anecito

Apologies for the delay in sending this out folks; hopefully everyone stateside had an enjoyable holiday! Next meeting will be 7/14, 16UTC: https://github.com/monero-project/meta/issues/255 Defcon Village Meeting Minutes 30 June 2018 Original agenda can be found on GitHub here: https://github.com/monero-project/meta/issues/245 and the transcript and minute can be found on the wiki: https://taiga.getmonero.org/project/michael-vegas-august-2018/wiki/201806... The general action items that arguably the most important are: * Still looking for people to help fill volunteer slots for Challenge: https://taiga.getmonero.org/project/michael-vegas-august-2018/us/18 * Still looking for people to help fill volunteer slots for Education: https://taiga.getmonero.org/project/michael-vegas-august-2018/task/13 * * * 1. Should we incorporate a LLC in Nevada? Having a project company would make it easier to pay taxes from the sale of badges and other Monero related merchandise. * No, those who do sales are responsible for paying the tax in their own name. PostScript: We probably want to keep track of who does sales at the village and follow up with them say, a week after to make sure we abide by the law and don't get DefCon in trouble 2. How to best resolve the conflict w/ Coffee Hour next meeting (7/14) * Addressed prior, Coffee Hour will be at 17UTC; no future conflict 3. General Bytes machine loan (high priority) * Taiga item can be found here: https://taiga.getmonero.org/project/michael-vegas-august-2018/task/52 * It's a 2nd Gen General Bytes ATM (https://www.generalbytes.com/batmtwo/) * Consensus on 'just running it' if possible * We must return it by post to Florida and pay postage, Corklander to take care of packaging if allowed * Network connectivity needs to still be figured out. General Bytes suggests connecting a 3G phone to it * Corkloander to look into the manual to be able to train up any volunteers 4. Challenges / Education * Still looking for people to help fill volunteer slots for Challenge: https://taiga.getmonero.org/project/michael-vegas-august-2018/us/18 * Still looking for people to help fill volunteer slots for Education: https://taiga.getmonero.org/project/michael-vegas-august-2018/task/13 Other: twitter.com/MoneroVillage is now a thing, created by pwrcycle

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