Is it possible to start putting community ideas that require financial support in the funding area of the website? For example:
- Chinese Translation (language translation)
- Official GUI (by official GUI, I mean a reference client that changes are introduced to)
- Paying a team of developers to work/expand Monero
- Mobile Wallet development (and yes, I know about the new Android version)
- Exchange development (fiat pair)
- Branding (extend the Monero branding (logo) to an official GUI, etc. People want to be part of something, and this is the way to do it. (This subject gets brought up time and time again and the community obviously wants this, and we need a brand to rally around).
- We also need developer input on what needs financial backing--specific development goals that they deem paramount.
Guys, we have a big opportunity here, but I think we need to be more proactive. (this isn't a jibe at the developers by the way, more towards the Monero community at large). We need more/better visibility on financially funding projects. I believe that a lot of projects (a nice long list) need to be included in the funding area. This gives people a way to vote with their Monero. (and if the project doesn't take off, if they have a payment ID, they can either choose to get their Monero back or dedicate it to another project). We need to enable funding for a large amount of projects and even sub projects with additional funding if required. The community needs this visibility and a central area to flesh this out and continue development.
I understand there may be a need to evaluate some ideas before they are included, but I would rather the community take a more active role in this, with consultation from the developers and website owner(s). A better way to get Monero to take off quicker is through a large amount of community momentum--and keep the momentum going.
Also, I would urge all community members, if you are able, to donate or continue to donate at regular intervals--whatever you can afford.
Its up to us, where do we wan't to take it?