Agora: Withdrawals will be restored within the day.

Dear users, we are sorry again for the lack of communication. The current problems are a direct result of our security model, even though at this time it was unfortunate that many of you had to wait for your money because of this. As our Availability FAQ has stated, we always value security above availability and feel this is the only way to run an operation like ours. We believe this is also on of the reasons we were one of the few to withstand the test of time and seizures. The outstanding withdrawals should be complete during the day. For future withdrawals expect some minor delays in the order of a couple of hours between the adding of payout and the transaction broadcasting, until the problem is completely resolved in the middle of next week. The forums might take a couple of days as well, we are putting all our resources on solving the payment issues.


Comments


[56 Points] throwaway527586:

I bet a PGP signature would go a long way here.


[37 Points] None:

If a PGP signature isn't posted with this message sometime soon, I would abandon Agora.

Withdraws and deposits broken. Ok. Thats fine.

Agora posts message to Reddit without PGP sig for the first time. Nope.

On top of that in the previous posts they have made they never said "dear users" and always signed off with "Agora Team."

I guess there is a chance their reddit account, and only their reddit account, is compromised. This should be a huge red flag and I think Agora should get warning on the sidebar now.


[7 Points] drpnit:

Not to beat a dead horse, but why isn't this shit signed?


[7 Points] None:

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[4 Points] None:

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[4 Points] JohnnDough:

profesorehouse took all the bitcoin people. There trying to figure out how to reimburse everyone.

Thats my theory, anyway


[4 Points] ownowfuck:

Submitted 22 hours ago, they still have ~ 120 minutes.


[5 Points] totes_meta_bot:

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[5 Points] None:

Does that include btc I'm putting into my agora wallet?


[1 Points] ScorchedTerran:

Keep in mind:

A particular bank is stable; Someone of note and or influence (maybe just a bird in the wind) mentions that the bank is unstable and will fail; Gossip starts, word spreads, fear takes over, Everyone pulls their money out in a panic, the bank fails.

Whether or not that little birdie was correct or not, does it matter?

Don't force their (the operators) hand if the floating ships holes are plugged with peoples Btc's. Pull those out and...


[3 Points] None:

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[4 Points] None:

13hrs later ...


[3 Points] None:

The fact that they provided us with a deadline and didn't make it does not give me any confidence in this situation. That's an amateur move and I can't help but think they are in over their heads with this.


[2 Points] None:

This whole situation is very interesting and I can't wait to see what else happens over the coming days...


[2 Points] throwaway98632489:

Just a theory but is it possible that Agora is built such a way that if LE tried to compromise it/copy it that it would go in to a kind of recovery mode, and this is what we are seeing? I just thought it was curious that the post centered heavily on security and other markets being seized.


[2 Points] pinkprincess1:

Call me cynical but I think a 404 error by the end of the day is more likely....


[1 Points] USPSinspectorgadget:

Thats what Ancient astronaut theorists believe.


[1 Points] None:

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[1 Points] muffin_man23:

Ok well today has come and gone, and the problem still isn't fixed... I am waiting for my bitcoins to appear on Agora and the muffin_man23 is starting to get a little pissed.


[1 Points] None:

16hrs later ...


[1 Points] makohaze:

I understand the skepticism related to this message not being signed but why on earth would the FBI disable transactions one day and post this message the other day?


[1 Points] fuckthewar:

How about deposits?


[1 Points] xxfightersback:

"As our Availability FAQ has stated, we always value security above availability" lol..and than no signature... NO GO!!


[1 Points] Sparkler11:

Cue jeopardy music


[1 Points] CalumD1:

someone fill me in, just gone on to put some coins in and seen the "payment issues" notice. Should I go elsewhere for once? Suggestions please haha.


[1 Points] LukeLametta:

▀▀▀FUCKING AMATEURS▀▀▀


[1 Points] FireStarter102:

Withdrawal Went Through!


[0 Points] halfnerf:

Appreciate the update. Any news on deposits? All in good time? Best of luck.


[0 Points] somejohnguy:

Quick question for clarity though... I assume deposits will also be restored throughout the day as well. Could you please verify this as the post only mentions withdrawals?


[0 Points] bromadol:

What if.I withdrew WHILE the.issue.was occurring


[0 Points] None:

Not sure if it's been mentioned here but agora vendor righteous changed all his listing yesterday to say agora is compromised. Looks like that is based on just what we all know but it's spooky because he is a big vendor with good cred.


[0 Points] None:

19hrs later ...


[0 Points] FedBoI-20535:

The Agora Market has been COMPROMISED..! Use the Market at your own RISK. The Admins of Agora are Nervous, Sketchy, & Weirder as of now. Coins are being Tumbled, Mixed and Moved. DO NOT SEND COINS TO AGORA. I REPEAT DO NOT SEND COINS TO AGORA. I’m giving Users/Vendors a Fair Warning that the there was a DDOS Attack against AGORA within the past week. The FEDS will Crack the Codes & SHUTDOWN THE WEBSITE PERMANANELTY PERIOD. SR2 went DOWN with Admins & Mods Jumping Ship or Retiring! Ask YOURSELVES Why? Get The FU%k OUT ASAP.


[-1 Points] somejohnguy:

Thank you, AGV. I support as all of us do, your wise decision. Continue kind sirs, and be safe.


[-1 Points] Shillsandthrills:

The voice of reason. The voice of Agora.


[-4 Points] mappd:

I tried to put some coins in my agora on Saturday morn, it's left my wallet and not shown up on agora. This isn't a withdrawl from agora. Has anyone else had this?


[-3 Points] None:

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[-5 Points] vvv99fjjj:

Our withdraw system is currently experiencing difficulties, there is now a timer that will show how long until you can withdraw

middle of next week you say, ill see you in 2 weeks when the scam is over.


[-6 Points] LukeLametta:

▀▀▀▀▀▀TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL▀▀▀▀▀▀▀