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This commit introduces io.bitsquare.network.ClientNode--an interface whose name and structure will surely change--as a simplistic abstraction over TomP2PNode that allows for exposing information to the "Network" tab of the Preferences section of the GUI without actually requiring the injection of TomP2PNode and other tomp2p internals into the GUI layer. Changes to 'network' and 'msg' packages: ---------------------------------------- - Move ConnectionType enum from test into main tree, and expose ClientNode#getConnectionType. - Both ClientNode and TomP2P are now available for injection. Both types are bound to the same TomP2P singleton instance. Note especially how NetworkPreferencesViewCB now receives a ClientNode instead of a TomP2PNode. - Restore package-private visibility to BootstrappedPeerFactory - Remove no longer necessary TomP2PNode#getPeerDHT - Expose getter for BootstrappedPeerFactory#bootstrapState Changes to 'gui' package: ------------------------- - NetworkPreferencesViewCB has been simplified. All no-op methods have been removed, and the class now simply implements JavaFX's Initializable interface as opposed to Bitsquare's own ViewCB hierarchy, because the latter is not actually necessary (no caching is required for the data handled by this controller, etc. - In order to make the above possible, PreferencesViewCB now tolerates adding non-ViewCB child controllers. - NetworkPreferencesPM has been removed (perhaps temporarily), in an experiment to see "just how simple" CB controller classes can be. - Text fields in NetworkPreferencesView have been renamed. Notes: ------ The data that now shows up in the "Network" tab is no longer formatted as it once was; values are essentially nothing more than their #toString representations. Again, this can be tweaked further, but leaving things in this raw state provides an opportunity to discuss the current presentation model approach, ViewCB hierarchy, etc.
What is Bitsquare?
Bitsquare is a cross-platform desktop application that allows users to trade fiat money (dollars, euros, etc) for bitcoin without relying on centralized exchanges such as Coinbase, Bitstamp or (the former) Mt. Gox.
By running Bitsquare on their local machines, users form a peer-to-peer network. Offers to buy and sell bitcoin are broadcast to that network, and through the process of offering and accepting these trades via the Bitsquare UI, a market is established.
There are no central points of control or failure in the Bitsquare network. There are no trusted third parties. When two parties agree to trade fiat money for bitcoin, the bitcoin to be bought or sold is held in escrow using multisignature transaction capabilities native to the bitcoin protocol.
Because the fiat money portion of any trade must be transferred via traditional means such as a wire transfer, Bitsquare incorporates first-class support for human arbitration to resolve any errors or disputes.
You can read about all of this and more in the overview, whitepaper, arbitration and risk analysis documents. Several screencasts are available as well.
Status
Pre-alpha and under heavy development.
Building from source
- Install the latest JDK (8u20 or better)
- Clone this repository
- Build and launch the Bitsquare JavaFX client by running:
./gradlew run
Pass command line arguments to the app via the Gradle -Pargs property as follows:
./gradlew run -Pargs="--help"
Or, build an executable jar with the appJar task:
./gradlew appJar
Run the app as follows:
java -jar build/libs/bitsquare-<version>-app.jar
Pass the --help flag to see what options are available:
java -jar build/libs/bitsquare-<version>-app.jar --help
To build a headless bootstrap node jar, run the bootstrapNodeJar task:
./gradlew bootstrapNodeJar
Run the bootstrap node:
java -jar build/libs/bitsquare-<version>-bootstrapNode.jar
See doc/build.md for additional information.
Staying in Touch
Contact the team and keep up to date using any of the following:
- The Bitsquare Website
- The #bitsquare IRC channel on Freenode (logs)
- Our mailing list
- @bitsquare_ on Twitter
- Get in contact with us
- GitHub Issues
License
Bitsquare is free software, licensed under version 3 of the GNU Affero General Public License.
In short, this means you are free to fork this repository and do anything with it that you please. However, if you distribute your changes, i.e. create your own build of the software and make it available for others to use, you must:
- Publish your changes under the same license, so as to ensure the software remains free.
- Use a name and logo substantially different than "Bitsquare" and the Bitsquare logo seen here. This allows for competition without confusion.
See LICENSE for complete details.