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submitted 4 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

I've long been annoyed that everyone, including myself uses Paypal/ Venmo for moving money around. What alternatives do you find useful? Here's a list (https://alternativeto.net/software/venmo/). GNU Taler looks viable (https://taler.net/en/index.html). I would love to have your thoughts!

Edit: Thanks for everyone's input. I really appreciate it. <3

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[-] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Monero is great for online purchases, but a 2 minute confirmation time is real annoying for IRL purchases. Lightning txs confirm in under a second for less fees too.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Your right, depending on the vendor, relationship, and price they could relax it to mempool.

I.e if they know you, then it doesn't matter as long as they see the transaction got seated. It's good to go any issues they can ask you in the future

If the transaction is only for a couple dollars, the convenience outweighs the confirmation

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