Submitted by webmaster on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 15:32
We like competition as well as tech, so when something like Bitcoin comes along we get intrigued. We'd love to accept Bitcoins in trade for our products, but the technology is still a bit new and not enough tools are in place yet to make it as seamless as we'd like.
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Submitted by webmaster on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 16:16
For a while now we've been wanting to get more pictures and videos of people using Shire Silver in everyday trade. Just this morning the fine folks at the Free State Project, also desiring more media generation, created a contest for PorcFest. read more »
Submitted by webmaster on Sat, 10/30/2010 - 10:29
Good Morning!
I just read your article "Silver money for Americans" posted 25 October, and I think you are making two important mistakes in your thinking. As your work is very interesting and you are mostly right, I would like you to consider some friendly criticism. read more »
Submitted by webmaster on Sat, 09/18/2010 - 13:58
One of the hardest parts of growing new alternative currencies like Shire Silver is getting new people on board. There's the catch-22 of "why would we accept this if not enough others do", which is a hard nut to crack.
However, these difficult economic times give us an edge. We have a user base of potential customers, perhaps dozens of people who are currently holding Shire Silver cards just in Manchester alone. For some merchants, getting 5-10 new customers can make their week. read more »
Submitted by webmaster on Sun, 07/11/2010 - 19:21
PorcFest was a great time, but its not the only large summer freedom celebration here in New Hampshire. The 5th annual Live Free Or Die Rally (LFODR) is coming up.
This event will likely have several hundred participants, as well as live bands, cannon fire, and all sorts of other activities that free people enjoy. There will also be vendors, and Shire Silver fully intends to be in the thick of it. read more »