We like to make fun of Europe’s approach to Bitcoin and tech regulation, but there are more shops accepting Bitcoin in Paris than in all of the United States.
For the second time this year I made a credit card payment and I’m shocked how bad the UX has gotten:
- Enter card details and address
- Get redirected to 2FA portal
- Log into bank website (requires 2FA SMS)
- Obtain “secure code,” which requires a 2nd 2FA SMS
- Enter secure code into 2FA portal
- Obtain 3rd 2FA SMS, enter into portal
- Payment confirmed, receive confirmation SMS
At this point I suspect banks are even making it easier for scammers, as they patiently walk you through this kafkaesk security theater.
That Lightning isn’t available as an online payment even for high-risk transactions should make you seriously doubt yourself, Bitcoin and the world around you.
I’m insanely disappointed that I just had to make an onchain payment to Namecheap as Bitpay now requires full KYC for all payments. Shame on you! How do we get Namecheap’s BTCPay on Lightning?
I really like this one. Outside a church in north England. The clue is a bit hidden, but once you see it you might also go “woah.” The old country has a very different attitude towards the homeless
The Bitcoin ATM before I try to use it. The Bitcoin ATM while I try to use it. The Bitcoin ATM after I try to use it. Seriously, are these things just there for illustration?