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RE: [Algorithm Trading #2] Algorithmic trading platforms: Quantopian, cryptotrader.org
I see the use of such a platform, but I wonder how you'd go about trying to use it if you had proprietary indicators that you don't want to make open source.
They host all the code, so if you programmed your ideas with your Intellectual Property, you may be handing over the rights to the platform itself and any user that can access the source.
Is there a way to utilize such a service without exposing your strategy and source?
Like mentioned by @eturnerx, there are private code function where you could hide codes in order to protect IP issue
Actually my concern is more on computational power since the servers in the platform are weak. It is hard to find best parameter using genetic algo or deep learning with weak computer. So I choose to use my local computer.
Good point. I did some digging and it appears you can make your code private on both Quantopian and Cryptotraders. Quantopian's FAQ say you maintain IP in your algorithms.
Thank you for checking the details. I find those platforms very intriguing.
It's a very interesting space. I'm currently evaluating a few other prediction markets. In particular I'm liking what http://numer.ai are doing.
Thank you for introducing numer ai. It's quiet interesting I should take a look deeply. But my initial concern is that it is Eth based and it may not process sufficient amount of transactions per block to run hedge fund.
It's a valid concern, although I'm not so worried. I could be wrong but:
DISC: I'm watching Numer.ai, but not otherwise invested atm. That might change.
If the numer.ai is centralized, ie permissioned blockchain like ripple, then we should trust the administrator. I am concerned about trust issue since the admin may get away with client's money.
If it is centralized, there is no meaning of applying public blockchain.