There's lots of new features we're working on, but it's already useful and fun.
Here's an example Yumcoin link: https://yumcoin.com/p/osZO
Check it out, and let us know what you think.
1. Install self-hosted wordpress - usually few clicks via your hosting company's CPanel.
2. Install WooCommerce wordpress plugin to make online store: http://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce/
3. Install BitcoinWay plugin to make sales in Bitcoins as well as in any other currency: http://wordpress.org/plugins/bitcoin-payments-for-woocommerc...
NOTE: Your bitcoins are completely safe as above setup sends bitcoins directly into your personal Electrum wallet without relying on middleman and it does not need to store your bitcoin private keys anywhere whatsoever.
Your mileage may vary.
A fixed component of the commission for a deflationary currency? The only people putting that into their critical path were not paying attention in economics classes.
For now, know that there are a number of measures we take to ensure that the site and users' bitcoins are secure: The site runs entirely over SSL (HTTPS). We protect against CSRF and XSS attacks. The addresses used for purchases are generated offline. Withdrawals are handled separately from the application server. Importantly, sellers can withdraw their balances quickly to the Bitcoin address of their choice. As we scale up, we'll store the majority of sellers' funds offline, keeping enough for transaction fees and withdrawals.
We'll be writing a more detailed overview of how we handle security here: https://yumcoin.com/security
Which wallet are you guys using? I've heard good things about armory which make it easier to do hot / cold storage. Keeping withdrawals separate from the application server makes a lot of sense; is this using the SSL protocol for JSON-RPC on a non-standard port, and then closing off internet facing ports for that computer/server?
Are you doing any sort of 2 factor authentication to limit hacked accounts getting emptied?
I'd be happy to email or something if you're up for it.
Real life implementation of this concept: http://wordpress.org/plugins/bitcoin-payments-for-woocommerc...
As there is now a bitcoin-gumroad, is there anyone planning a bitcoin-kickstarter?
Are all creations previewed?
The preview media link is provided by the seller in addition to their product's file. For example, it could be a YouTube link to the trailer for an independent film, or a SoundCloud link to the preview for a full album.
One suggestion: as a customer, the landing page could display the items that I've bought.
