Rename Decred

[xaur]

Decred stands for decentralized credits.

The idea to rename Decred came up many times. I believe it is settled for now. For historic reference, and to have something to share in case this ever comes up again, below is an (incomplete) list of discussions of the topic.

• 2017-04-01 https://forum.decred.org/threads/name-change-proposal-decred-to-dcred.5229/
• 2017-06-18 https://www.reddit.com/r/decred/comments/6o2x07/how_does_one_get_past_the_decred_name/
• 2017-08-13 https://www.reddit.com/r/decred/comments/6ti1vs/transcript_of_proof_of_stake_name_discussion_in/
• 2017-10-25 https://www.reddit.com/r/decred/comments/78rfcw/decentralized_credit_decred/
• 2017-11-22 https://www.reddit.com/r/decred/comments/7eprzl/is_politeia_and_dao_launch_a_brand_evolution/
• 2018-05-01 https://www.reddit.com/r/decred/comments/8fw4pm/moneros_community_is_about_16x_as_big_as_ours_why/dy9f6po/

[noahpierau]

Another relevant (not related) thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/decred/comments/ans7lg/what_do_we_think_of_converting_decreds_ticker/

[xaur]

I think ticker is separate enough to have its own issue: #130.

[xaur]

Nice article Why the name Decred is awesome + triggered a discussion.

[xaur]

Decred's Name Sucks and I'm Glad!

[xaur]

Hey @Dustorf, when someone questions the name Decred you can send them here :)

[xaur]

https://www.reddit.com/r/decred/comments/hh2ult/a_better_name_for_decred_to_broaden_the_reach_of/

[xaur]

https://www.reddit.com/r/decred/comments/kpjte8/change_decred_name_to_another_without_any/