Good to know! The Cashu requirement is user hostile.
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Hi, I am among the unfortunate victims of the FTX scam, a situation that has resulted in the loss of my entire savings, totaling around $20,000.
The distressing aspect of this ordeal is not just the financial loss but the subsequent actions taken by SBF and Sullivan & Cromwell, the involved debtors. Following the success of their global heist, it appears that, rather than working towards justice for the affected customers, they are prioritizing their own interests, demonstrating a complete disregard for the well-being of those who have suffered.
To witness such blatant exploitation of innocent people for personal gain is not only disheartening but also raises concerns about the moral and ethical compass of those involved. Their actions can only be described as mentally and spiritually sick, going beyond mere financial misconduct.
The significance of this situation cannot be overstated for me, as the funds lost were an integral part of my financial stability. I am reaching out to you with the hope that you might consider extending a helping hand during this challenging time. Any assistance however small that you could provide to navigate through the complexities of this situation would be immensely appreciated.
I believe in the power of collective compassion and the willingness of individuals to make a difference in the lives of those facing adversity. I understand that you may have your own commitments and limitations, but even the smallest gesture can have a meaningful impact.
Thank you for taking the time to read my plea, and I sincerely hope that you may find it in your heart to offer assistance during this trying period. Your kindness will not be forgotten, and I am immensely grateful for any support you can provide.
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Why would it be user hostile …
First, all Cashu devs I'm connected with say their code/service is experimental and to only use small amounts that you don't mind losing to unknown defects.
So Shopstr is based on a (currently) non-working system.
Then, it seems, this Cashu requirement isn't communicated to the user at all, when it should be stated before they list an item.
In fact, everything that is required of the user to complete a purchase should be communicated before they make a listing.
If I made a sale, and found out that I received Cashu, I would be totally pissed off. My experience with Cashu is limited, but I couldn't convert to sats. Screw that.
Cashu is used in order to not have to download an external app or set up a lightning address yourself. It’s great for offline payments, it’s private, and it’s simple to convert to sats (copy and paste mint url into a wallet like nutstash, which only needs to be done once, copy paste the token, and redeem with lightning).
I completely agree that the experience can be more streamlined. We’re working on building a wallet and one-click redemption to easily redeem received tokens with lightning. We’re also going to add different payment methods so Cashu isn’t necessary for new users to learn.
That's all well and good, but communication of how your system works, prior to a user attempting a transaction, is imperative.
My experience converting cashu to sats is that I was not able to. Copy, paste, and wait as nothing transpires is a failure in basic functionality. When I asked about how to remedy the situation devs shrugged their shoulders. The lesson there for me is that it's not time to slice the cake and serve it, because it's still in the oven.