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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.

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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.

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31 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 11 Jan

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

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41 sats \ 0 replies \ @ThunderFunder OP 11 Jan

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

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51 sats \ 1 reply \ @ClubOrange 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

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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.

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41 sats \ 0 replies \ @Catcher 11 Jan

Exactly the reason I stopped using it

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