Kkk, proprietary protocolo? It's all opensource, anyone can create their own Spark entity with members you decides.
And yes, privacy is a problem that they want to improve.
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yes, the protocol is tightly integrated with their infrastructure, and they basically control every aspect of it
oh also I just remembered they are the shitheads behind the "uma" protocol, which was an attempt to introduce KYC to lightning addresses and zaps
You know that Lightspark works with tradicional finance, banks and so on. Spark is opensource and a "gift" to the community, you can create your own federation if you want. Stop being a conspirator.