this post was submitted on 28 Oct 2023
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Oof, bad timing for that name selection. Especially with payment processing.
The invitation method is interesting, but will likely be its limiting factor vs its draw. Regular Jane/Joe wants to share their username, just not their number or email. Not being able to share verbally is tough.
Simplex has been out for a year or so.
It's tough getting people used to systems that respect privacy, since Out-of-band ID sharing is part of that.
I've found it easier to get contacts though the QR code