From cd1ab2f94a71de0f28638570db085478852b790d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Adam Soltys Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2012 10:16:58 -0800 Subject: Content --- views/main/about.html | 34 +++++++++++++++------------------- views/main/index.html | 2 +- views/main/merchants.html | 8 ++++---- 3 files changed, 20 insertions(+), 24 deletions(-) (limited to 'views/main') diff --git a/views/main/about.html b/views/main/about.html index 6711c039..fc8fcd23 100644 --- a/views/main/about.html +++ b/views/main/about.html @@ -6,21 +6,22 @@ transferred over the Internet. They get sent to a bitcoin address and stored in a digital wallet that you can access with a - password. Creating and using a new wallet and address is free and as - easy as email. Try it here. + password. Creating a wallet is free and + easy. Try it here at our favourite e-Wallet provider.

Transactions between bitcoin addresses are recorded in a public file and published on - the Internet. This file is called the block chain and it keeps track of what amounts are - stored at what addresses. + the Internet. The file keeps track of the balance of every + address. New addresses start with a zero balance.

- About every 10 minutes, 50 new bitcoins are - generated and distributed proportionally to people that +

+ Roughly 150 new bitcoins are + generated every hour and distributed proportionally to the addresses of people that contribute computing power to the network. The - software to participate is free and open source so anyone can run it on their computer. + software to participate is free and open source so anyone can run it on their computer to earn bitcoins.

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- You can use bitcoins to securely store - and backup your savings and gain access to them + You can use bitcoins to send free, + immediate payments to your friends and family + from your phone or laptop so you can pay a co-worker + back for coffee, transfer wages to family overseas, + or donate to organizations like WikiLeaks who have + been cut off by the major payment companies. Or, use them to + backup your savings and gain access to them from anywhere that has Internet access. They tend to appreciate in value over time because of their limited supply so they make a good investment. @@ -56,19 +62,9 @@ government or issuing authority can print more of them.

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- Bitcoins enable you to send free, - immediate payments to your friends and family - from your phone or laptop so you can pay a co-worker - back for coffee, transfer wages to family overseas, - or donate to organizations like WikiLeaks who have - been cut off by the major payment companies. -

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Where can I get some?

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Bitcoin Vancouver

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Vancouver Bitcoin

We help local businesses accept bitcoins by providing them with payment software and paying cash for their bitcoins. We also sell bitcoins to the public through a network of qualified local exchangers.

Learn more »

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Pacific Bliss Massage

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Pacific Bliss Massage

+ Pacific Bliss

Vancouver's most blissful massage and integrated healing center. We specialize in Swedish relaxation massage and Hot & Cold Stone Therapy. Treatments can be scheduled at Infinity Salon & Spa and in the summer months at Vancouver's most beautiful location - Wreck Beach!

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Sweet Tooth Cafe

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Sweet Tooth Cafe

+ Sweet Tooth Cafe

Everything from cinnamon buns made from grandma’s recipe, famous home style Pad Thai and homemade soup to Italian specialty coffee drinks, all made right in front of you

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