NWC is so based @zbd when NWC nostr:nevent1qqs92hdnqr9cush332u9j3g8tkn5tl33kwsav9h95vlmvfxz0qxczuqpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejs8qza6k
We've been thinking a lot about subscriptions at Mutiny and how others can take advantage of it.
Today, ZapplePay just shipped AutoZaps. It's like a decentralized Patreon: every npub gets their own page where people can set up recurring payments to them. https://www.zapplepay.com/autozap/
AutoZaps and ZapplePay use NWC (Nostr Wallet Connect) to communicate with supporting wallets such as Mutiny and Alby. Both wallets have budgeting features so you can auto-approve payment requests associated with a specific NWC string.
We built Mutiny+ using this same NWC tech. Bitcoin is a "push" system, so replicating fiat's "pull" payments in a self-sovereign way involves new ideas and standards. NWC keeps the user in control, and offers the convenience of autopay when you want it. https://blog.mutinywallet.com/solving-subscriptions-on-bitcoin-one-zap-at-a-time/
Check out AutoZaps and see what you think! We're looking to work with other services / products that want to offer NWC-based checkouts and subscriptions so hit us up if you'd like to chat.
Discussion
Pretty counter to their business model unfortunately
Why? It’s no different to alby. Custodial lighting wallet
Their client is entirely designed so that you can't leave it. Adding NWC would remove some of that stickiness.
No it’s not, this is just a replacement for QR codes, which the wallet has anyway
Can you leave with your nostr identity? No
Can you use different lightning wallet? No
It's designed to keep you on their app. Don't hold your breath for NWC.
No clue what you're talking about with "it's just a replacement for QR codes"... That's a huge oversimplification
not following you sorry. It’s a lightning wallet, I can use it to pay for things with bitcoin, same as any other custodial wallet, like alby…
But with nwc I could connect the wallet to the app instead of scanning a qr code every time to pay for things.
I don’t need to be able to export my nostr account for this, it has nothing to do with that. And yes I can use any other lightning wallet i choose