I just got Bisq2 QR code scanning working on NixOS!

Right now, it's only in my btc-clients-nix repo because I'm looking for feedback.

I created a package which runs the Bisq 2 webcam app, so that I can test QR code scanning without having to trade BTC. Here's how it works:

1. From a terminal, execute: nix run github:emmanuelrosa/btc-clients-nix#bisq2.webcam-app

2. Use your web cam to scan a Lightning invoice QR code.

You should then see the Lightning invoice text printed to the terminal, however it may happen quickly so it's easy to miss. You can always see it in the log file $HOME/.local/share/Bisq-webcam-app/webcam-app.log.

It'd be great if y'all can try it and let me know if it works or not. I'm pretty sure I got all the dependencies, but you never know.

PS: I had trouble getting the app to detect the QR code; I had to get more lighting into my room and hold the QR code up close and with a steady hand.

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