TipperCoin

Finance and crypto

bitcoin tipping

SHOW HN2013

34points
30comments
#719of 1,739 in 2013
Top 42%of 2013 by points

How HN took it

CuriousMostly questions and neutral comments

1 positive, 5 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 1 critical, out of 7 comments about the project. Thread score -0.07.

Idea: 1 for, 0 againstDesign: 0 for, 1 against

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What HN said

What people liked

  • Tipping in bitcoin feels less like spending money and is satisfying for recipients

    From 1 comment
    • I agree. I also find it's easier to tip Bitcoins. Emotionally, it doesn't feel like I am spending money, and as a recipient it also feels more novel (we got a few donations for…
      sida on HN

Objections

  • Altcoins like Dogecoin are hype and add no real value over Bitcoin

    From 1 comment
    • I am getting tired of all this dogecoin hype. This altcoin is not innovative, does not solve a problem that bitcoin has and was in fact created to mock all the altcoins. Yes it's…
      spectrum on HN
  • Logo may violate Twitter's brand guidelines

    From 1 comment
    • I'm afraid your logo is not allowed by Twitter: "Do not modify or alter the marks or use them in a confusing way, including suggesting sponsorship or endorsement by Twitter, or…
      spectrum on HN

Requests

  • Add Dogecoin support

    From 1 comment
    • Request: dogecoin support. (seriously) It's better for tipping due to the fact that to tip someone a nickel right now with BTC I have to type out a long decimal.
      gfodor on HN

Questions

  • Can you elaborate on why tipping in cryptocurrency feels different?

    From 1 comment
  • Is there an email equivalent service?

    From 1 comment

Alternatives named

  • Coinbase email bitcoin transfers

    From 1 comment
  • Pikapay

    From 1 comment
    • I'm afraid your logo is not allowed by Twitter: "Do not modify or alter the marks or use them in a confusing way, including suggesting sponsorship or endorsement by Twitter, or…
      spectrum on HN

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