user6: I would like to have a Profit Points <-> Bitcoins exchange. The exchange could either be developed and run by contributors of Open-org.com or be created by an existing Bitcoin exchange. I have, however, already contacted World Bitcoin Exchange, to ask if they are interested in creating such an exchange without getting an answer. To develop the exchange ourselves seems like quite a task, due to the need for security even if we would base it upon the open source of the World Bitcoin Exchange.
The reason why I am so interested in creating a Bitcoin exchange is that the spirit of Bitcoins really match the spirit of Open-org.com. We both want to take on conservative systems and innovate to create something better. In the case of Open-org.com the main aim would be to create an alternative to the large established and utterly closed corporations, who feel like they own their employees.

user22: The easiest way to get a Bitcoin exchange up and running is to start with an open-source exchange project like Intersango and modify as appropriate to your target currency (Profit Points in this case).
As has been mentioned in the comments, however, GLBSE might actually be more appropriate to your intended use-case.

user193: In order to have a functioning exchange, you will need buyers of your Profit points and for that kind of interest there will need to be dividends(best paid in BTC). GLBSE could be useful to you but you could also handle such trading by creating an exchange to establish value for the company.
I think your idea is fantastic and could revolutionize certain kinds of businesses. Given that you have a model of being able to pay members in points, it might make sense to set this as a high-priority project since it addresses the incentive folks have to get involved.

user323: Your initial concern should not be with the technological aspect of a Bitcoin exchange, but with a legal one. You shouldn't aim to start a service that would in the end be deemed illegal in the countries you operate, or have servers in. There was a polish exchange that closed down as its owner didn't want to deal with potential gray areas of local law in regards to running such an exchange.
Then, you should keep in mind the business aspect of things - how will you get money in and out of your exchange and who you will be working with. There have been a couple exchanges like TradeHill that closed because of problems with money flow.
Only having such aspects covered should you deal with the software part of starting an exchange.

6: <p>I would like to have a <a href="http://www.open-org.com/profit-sharing">Profit Points</a> &lt;-> Bitcoins exchange. The exchange could either be developed and run by contributors of Open-org.com or be created by an existing Bitcoin exchange. I have, however, already contacted <a href="http://www.worldbitcoinexchange.com">World Bitcoin Exchange</a>, to ask if they are interested in creating such an exchange without getting an answer. To develop the exchange ourselves seems like quite a task, due to the need for security even if we would base it upon the <a href="https://github.com/dooglus/intersango/commits/aud">open source</a> of the World Bitcoin Exchange.</p>

<p>The reason why I am so interested in creating a Bitcoin exchange is that the spirit of Bitcoins really match the spirit of <a href="http://Open-org.com">Open-org.com</a>. We both want to take on conservative systems and innovate to create something better. In the case of Open-org.com the main aim would be to create an alternative to the large established and utterly closed corporations, who feel like they own their employees.</p>
 22: <p>The easiest way to get a Bitcoin exchange up and running is to start with an open-source exchange project like <a href="https://gitorious.org/intersango/intersango" rel="nofollow">Intersango</a> and modify as appropriate to your target currency (Profit Points in this case).</p>

<p>As has been mentioned in the comments, however, <a href="https://glbse.com/" rel="nofollow">GLBSE</a> might actually be more appropriate to your intended use-case.</p>
 193: <p>In order to have a functioning exchange, you will need buyers of your Profit points and for that kind of interest there will need to be dividends(best paid in BTC). GLBSE could be useful to you but you could also handle such trading by creating an exchange to establish value for the company.</p>

<p>I think your idea is fantastic and could revolutionize certain kinds of businesses. Given that you have a model of being able to pay members in points, it might make sense to set this as a high-priority project since it addresses the incentive folks have to get involved.</p>
 323: <p>Your initial concern should not be with the technological aspect of a Bitcoin exchange, but with a legal one. You shouldn't aim to start a service that would in the end be deemed illegal in the countries you operate, or have servers in. There was a polish exchange that closed down as its owner didn't want to deal with potential gray areas of local law in regards to running such an exchange.</p>

<p>Then, you should keep in mind the business aspect of things - how will you get money in and out of your exchange and who you will be working with. There have been a couple exchanges like TradeHill that closed because of problems with money flow.</p>

<p>Only having such aspects covered should you deal with the software part of starting an exchange.</p>
