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2018-10-17
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1,884,722
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2018-10-17
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1,884,722
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PirateCash (PIRATE) is an experimental digital ecosystem created for B2B services and private global payments, operating on a peer-to-peer model without a central authority. It uses the PirateCash Core open-source software and is built on a Proof of Stake (PoS) system, prioritizing user anonymity and privacy with untraceable transactions. The $PIRATE currency is integral to this ecosystem, offering efficient network security without massive computing power. The supply of $PIRATE is limited to 105 million coins, ensuring its value against debasement. Users can earn rewards through coin staking, with an eligibility criterion of holding $PIRATE for at least 8 hours and a halving reward system every four years. $PIRATE can be obtained from various exchanges, facilitating user participation in the PirateCash ecosystem.

PirateCash (PIRATE) is an experimental digital ecosystem designed to facilitate private B2B services and personal payments globally. Utilizing peer-to-peer technology, PirateCash operates without a central authority, with transaction management and money issuance being collectively handled by the network. PirateCash Core refers to the open-source software that enables the use of this currency. Emphasizing anonymity and privacy, PirateCash is a fully Proof of Stake (PoS) Cyber Decentralized Ecosystem, offering untraceable transactions to protect user privacy.

$PIRATE, the native currency of PirateCash, is used for several key functions within its ecosystem:

  • Efficient Security: Being a PoS coin, $PIRATE secures its network without the need for extensive computing power. This approach is detailed in the PirateCash whitepaper.
  • Limited Supply: There is a cap on the total supply of PIRATEs, with only 105 million coins ever to be created. This limited supply ensures that $PIRATE cannot be printed or debased, maintaining its value.
  • Coin Staking: Users can earn rewards by holding onto their PirateCash. After holding $PIRATE for 8 hours, they become eligible to earn a reward of 50 PIRATEs. This reward is subject to halving every four years. This staking process is an integral part of the coin's minting mechanism, encouraging users to invest and participate in the network's growth.

Although 'PIRATE' was the ticker assigned at the deployment of the PirateCash Token's smart contract, it is already in use by another asset that has a larger market presence and higher trading volume on major exchanges. Due to this pre-existing association and to avoid confusion in the marketplace, the alternative ticker 'PIRATECASH' has been adopted for this token. This designation is specifically used to ensure that assets are distinctly identified.


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