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I'm a huge fan of CryptoKitties so I wanted to start a guide to help newbies. This first post is just how to get started. I will be releasing tips and tricks in later posts, so follow me.
Install MetaMask
MetaMask is an ethereum wallet that cryptokitties uses for its transactions. The video below i will explain more.
Send Ether to your MetaMask Wallet
For U.S. citizens only: you are able to purchase ETH directly from the MetaMask wallet using the Coinbase widget. This is more convenient and doesn’t require you to create two accounts.
For everyone else: you need to buy ETH from an exchange using normal fiat currency. Coinbase is the easiest to setup however the choice is ultimately up to you. Copy your MetaMask address but clicking on the ‘...’ then ‘Copy Address to clipboard’. Go to Coinbase and click ‘Accounts’ and select your ETH Wallet and then click ‘send’. Paste the MetaMask address in the box with the amount you’d like to transfer.
Followed and resteemed this. This new viral game may seem silly at first, but it actually is quite fun! It also goes to show that one can truly create viral dApps on Ethereum, as long as Ethereum scales fast enough...
How many such apps can Ethereum deal with? Five, 20, 1,000? 10,000? Any opinions?
It is currently struggling to manage this game...
It did struggle at first, then the network adjusted by raising the gas price. Ethereum has a few upgrades in the plans for the near future, which would scale the network to be able to handle multitudes more transactions. Also, it will become a POS token, not POW. I think that in about a year, Ethereum should be able to handle thousands of killer dApps like cryptokitties without any issues.
You're right.
I think that higher gas price was a bad idea lol. It nearly killed the game, if it hasn't already. That, and the quick turnarounds for breeding. The system kinda lends itself to the deflation of rare traits prices.
Although, I do wonder if they did that due to predictions of the rise of ETH's value.
I would like to see the ETH network find a way to handle Cryptokitties and still be cheap.
They should have released it on the BitShares blockchain.
We love Crypto Kitties too!
Really, Cryptokitties? How much?
Nice
Yes, but with ether rises so fast, kitties will become more and more expensive. I don't think many people are willing to spend $100 to buy kitty. Basically the popularity of ether could lead to CryptoKitty's eventual downfall. Is that so?
You know how people are when spending on their cats! lol
Hi @brittuf I am enjoying CryptoKitties as well, I believe it is the perfect example to show the world how useful could blockchain be.
So many questions on how the concept works. You should have a peek into the White Pa-purr, written in a catish-language and clearly, with humor explained - worth the read.
CryptoKitties are digital, collectible cats built on the Ethereum blockchain. They can be bought and sold using ether, and bred to create new cats with exciting traits and varying levels of cuteness.At launch, 50,000 “Gen 0” cats (colloquially referred to as “Clock Cats”) will be stored in a smart contract on the Ethereum blockchain. These Clock Cats will be distributed automaticallyvia smart contract at a rate of one cat every 15 minutes. Each cat will be sold by auction.CryptoKitties are unique in appearance, with a distinct visual appearance (phenotype) determined by its immutable genes (genotype) which are stored in the smart contract. By allowing the cats to breed, they aren’t just a digital collectible. CryptoKitties is an exciting, self-sustaining community where users can create new collectibles and trade them on the ethereum blockchain.I first saw this on YouTube and I couldn't believe my eyes. I may sign up just to see what it's all about.
It is building a foundation, a solid price base so deal with that bubble blowers !
Thank you for sharing
Great game using ethereum. I went from two to nine cats within a short time.
❤️ @brittuf
Been thinking about how a mini-game like CryptoKitties could be integrated into social network profiles. I'd love to see crypto assets users are raising Neopets style when considering who to follow. Steemit would be a great place to start...
Sounds like a great concept. Joined it. Going to buy some kitties too. It is a bit confusing for me now, but I'm sure I'm going to get the hang of it. Would you please try to post some tutorials about this?
I will. I will also give some tips. Ill try and do 1 per day.
Thanks. Waiting for it :)