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179 sats \ 15 replies \ @grayruby 24 Aug \ on: 3 Hours Not Using SN Wallet: My Impressions meta

Thanks for the update. I look forward to testing out non SN wallet options next week. Ultimately, I would prefer to just stick with the SN wallet as it is most convenient but I understand that removing any uncertainty around money transmitter rules is best for SN. I think once best practices are determined it will be an easier transition and should be very easy for new folks.

284 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 OP 24 Aug

That certainly would be simpler. Maybe the US Attorney for the Southern District Of New York will say "Sorry. We were wrong and we mislead everyone. We apologize" That's my fantasy. On the other hand, in the long run we will all be better off if we bite the bullet now and just refuse all custodial solutions. We can strive for real self sovereignty. I know there's a trade off in convenience, and it may slow adoption, though.

97 sats \ 0 replies \ @IamSINGLE 24 Aug

I know there's a trade off in convenience, and it may slow adoption, though. Yes, I'm also thinking about it. This may really impact adoption. But we'll see!

117 sats \ 9 replies \ @IamSINGLE 24 Aug

I agree that SN wallet is best for new folks. I'm a little doubtful for those who join SN post the change would not mind it. Many would be non-technical and they would find it difficult to implement it.

94 sats \ 8 replies \ @k00b 24 Aug

We'll do the best we can. The attached wallets today are the worst they will ever be.

The only other alternative is to KYC people which we will never, ever, in a thousand years, require, but we might give people the option to use a 3rd party custodian (who will KYC them) if they don't mind the surveillance and rugpull overhead.

113 sats \ 7 replies \ @siggy47 OP 25 Aug

Since @Alby is a presence here, it wouldn't be a bad idea for them to design a custom SN application for zapping and receiving zaps. They seem pretty good at easy UIs. Optional KYC also may make sense as a necessary evil. Maybe that prospect will give stackers the motivation to figure out an alternative.