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RE: The first prototype of the 3D gridcoin
I think it is a very good idea! But first it needs to be determined if it is just us being enthusiastic or if it is a project worth putting time and effort in.
It takes me an hour to print one. Prototypes are ok. But 100 pieces ... Then we need to think about 3D manufacturing services.
Who would/could distribute them and where?
It would require involvement from the people managing the faucet.
It would require funds and organization.
Those are the first things jumping to my mind. But I certainly like the idea. It just needs more community involvement.
Agreed. I was just saying 100 for sake of explaining the code on the back, but if we wanted to we could with a 3D printing service. There's one in my town that charges $0.25 per cm³. So a coin thats 2mm thick, and has a 40mm diameter, would cost $0.625 a coin, and $62.50 for 100 coins, then we'd have to raise funds for the faucet, which would we would have to set up. If we were to do this,I say we do it for a big event. I don't see us running into any problems with the community jumping in to help for a large event.
Great ideas guys! The only problem I see is the distribution process. I'm sure the foundation fund could be used to print those coins. Would love to see this happening!
I wouldn't say the distribution process would be that difficult. If a trusted member of the Gridcoin community is going to a big event to spread the word, then we could order some coins a month or so ahead of time, and mail them to him/her to hand out.