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PlebeiusG | 11 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 30% cut? How does this work?
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Kendy | 11 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Yes. As are all in-app purchases on iOS.
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PlebeiusG | 11 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Damn… why shouldn’t people avoid this at all possible cost?  You’re paying a 30% markup, correct?
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Kendy | 11 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 It’s a convenience premium. Low friction influences A LOT of business. I think it’s a great option for first time Nostr users. Experienced users can just deposit from their other Lightning wallets.
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PlebeiusG | 11 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 I guess zero friction really does help grow business. As long as the user has informed consent and can get more value from doing their own research after they’ve been introduced. Plenty of room for business models of every kind.

Good on you. Even if this is terrible loan shark territory…
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mainvolume | 11 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 It’s like crime and need for protection.
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mainvolume | 11 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 However, I believe in @damus view of earning your keep, rather than buying money to spend which feels like enabling money laundry for thirty points. 
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