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32 sats \ 6 replies \ @siggy47 11 Jan \ on: Orange Pill App: Stack Friends, Stack Equity! bitcoin

I have seen people criticize the app for op sec issues. Fostering local contact between bitcoiners can compromise privacy. What do you think.

41 sats \ 0 replies \ @Catcher 11 Jan

Exactly the reason I stopped using it

51 sats \ 1 reply \ @orangepillapp 11 Jan

hey siggy47, thanks for your comment

there's a lot of things we do to mitigate opsec:

no kyc
no ads
only use approx geo (10 miles radius)
no background tracing (we only check approx geo when app is open, once)
fully paywalled, no free trials

we've been around 2 years and have more than 15k members, so far we managed to have 0 "wrench attacks"

we're all bitcoin maxi here and everything we build is with a privacy-first mindset

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 11 Jan

Thanks for the information. I admit there have been moments when I feel like I'm nuts using it, but I have also met many local bitcoiners as a result, and it has helped get a bunch of local meetups started.

41 sats \ 2 replies \ @ThunderFunder OP 11 Jan

I think you take a risk anytime you meet anyone and tell them you're a bitcoiner or attempt to orange pill them. Same with going to conferences and meeting people.

Ultimately, It's a personal choice. I would just say that a person can be cautious and responsible without letting fear be the driving factor for their decisions.

Also, you can use a nym on the app, there's no requirement that you provide any real information on your public profile.

31 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 11 Jan

I actually use the app. I was playing devil's advocate a bit.

41 sats \ 0 replies \ @ThunderFunder OP 11 Jan

I suspected, and am nevertheless grateful for the engagement. Thank you for taking the time 🙏🏼