Yes, I'm happy to handle that!

Using it right now in testing 😉

Public beta planned for this week with this and a ton of other features!

Biggest update by far since I joined the team 👀

Specific implementation requests from #[3] here:

#[1]

Started a bounty for importing nsec as a QR code from a secure hardware device like Passport:

https://github.com/vitorpamplona/amethyst/issues/328

So far we have 750k sats pledged, really look forward to this as it will greatly simplify logins from a secure, air-gapped device! Step by step we'll get better key management with better backup options by leveraging the infrastructure we already use for our Bitcoin keys.

I think this is a common misnomer, as most people using P2P platforms like #[5] or HodlHodl go back to the same trader they've established trust and raport with, and often take trades off platform shortly after.

Another benefit of face to face cash trades is building relationships with local Bitcoiners while establishing completely unlinkable swaps of fiat and Bitcoin.

Key difference to KYC exchanges is there is no link between on-chain activity or a purchase of Bitcoin to the banks etc, only to the P2P partner themselves.

Still not perfect, but a massive step up! Cash or gift cards bought with cash are really the best but a bit of a PITA for sure.

Hell yeah, very good points! For now as long as there isn't a clear connection to Bitcoin in the P2P banking there is usually a lot of freedom when not doing crazy amounts, and I expect that to extend to CBDCs at least for a while.

But for now cash and USPS money orders are by far the most private and permissionless methods.

And yes, ultimately the most resilient scenario is Bitcoiners helping each other in local areas and acting as the on and off-ramps directly, over E2EE platforms like Signal and SimpleX for coordination.

Think my setup is working? CLN has been a little flaky for me this weekend but a quick test worker AFAICT!

One potential avenue I'd love to hear more thoughts and skepticism on is the viability of the current P2P exchanges out there, what could be improved, etc.

Busy Sunday for me so far, kicking off #SkepticismSundays a little late!

The goal of this thread (which I'll post weekly on Sunday's) is for discussing the uncertainties, shortcomings, and concerns some may have about Bitcoin.

NOT the positive aspects of it.

Discussing things with a critical thinking approach and level-headed discussion helps us learn where Bitcoin and it's community can improve and go from there. We had a *fantastic* amount of good conversations last week so I can't wait to see this week's!

What's gotten you thinking, has you concerned, or always irked you about Bitcoin, its ecosystem, etc?

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Nothing makes me happier than hearing that 😎

We got Balaji talking about P2P exchanges 🤯

Love seeing such an important concept getting wider reach.

#[0]

Test success:

Thanks so much for sharing, love how many people are passionate about P2P exchanges but we need more people using them!

It's FOSS, so as far as I know it could definitely be done.

Usually there is no legal grounds for shutdown due to Robosats not actually ever holding funds.

Would take a huge legal shift for these type of exchanges to come under legal pressure, thankfully!

Hopefully will run into you and get to chat there, so glad you'll be attending!

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One of the motivations for the post is to drive more liquidity to these amazing options, and help to create a snowball effect.

As for centralization - while the drive for decentralization is great, it's *not* necessary for everything. As long as the platform doesn't custody funds or enforce KYC it's not too important. Mainly just need at least one decentralized option (i.e. Bisq) as a just-in-case for if governments go after these centralized P2P exchanges.

As an average user I'd just prefer a "+" sign to add more addresses individually instead of CSV, but that's just me and I'm sure not the input you're looking for 😁

BTW, post looks fine on Amethyst 🙂

Prefer B, less screens the better and easier to tell it's one or the other instead of another call to action button!

Review table is great!