SMS messages with Bitcoin

[eckmar]

I found some project that was up long ago, and it allowed you to send SMS messages to someone paying with Bitcoin. Project is now closed, but look like a fun idea. Would you guys be interested in such a service ? It wouldn't take me long to make this and code would be publicly available on GitHub. Let me know your opinions on this idea.

Edit:
Since some people are to bored to read whole thread, point of last project was not to send SMS cheaper than your carrier or whatever, point was to send it anonymously.

[btccashacc]

Sorry but now people can send sms  (i don't use sms anymore tbh) or i call it message for free using whatsapp and there are so many apps similar to the whatsapp, so for this reason i think this project will not success. If you mean something like private chat or peer to peer, well whatsapp claim that their messages are fully end-to-end encrypted, telegram is another service similar to this, people nowdays will think twice before spend their bitcoin, i personally won't do that paying sms with bitcoin, why do i have to pay, while free is exist, just my suggestion.

[civilufo]

Sorry but now people can send sms  (i don't use sms anymore tbh) or i call it message for free using whatsapp and there are so many apps similar to the whatsapp, so for this reason i think this project will not success. If you mean something like private chat or peer to peer, well whatsapp claim that their messages are fully end-to-end encrypted, telegram is another service similar to this, people nowdays will think twice before spend their bitcoin, i personally won't do that paying sms with bitcoin, why do i have to pay, while free is exist, just my suggestion.

Yes, I agreed. SMS is obsoleted and maybe that's the reason the previous SMS project has closed down.

[LeGaulois]

For some countries, it will be useless. For example, in my country (Europe), it's free and unlimited with all the major contracts. I am charged 3€ per month for unlimited calls, unlimited SMS, 50 Go data. So why should I pay to send SMS and paying in Bitcoin? This situation is like with a lot of countries with the low-cost contract now.
It's surely why the project you mentioned about is abandoned since

[alex_rada]

SMS is obsolete and rarely used. People prefer the faster, feature-rich instant messaging offered by online services such as Whatsapp or Telegram.

[Similificator]

I found some project that was up long ago, and it allowed you to send SMS messages to someone paying with Bitcoin. Project is now closed, but look like a fun idea. Would you guys be interested in such a service ? It wouldn't take me long to make this and code would be publicly available on GitHub. Let me know your opinions on this idea.

I don't want to rain on your parade but to be honest op, i really don't see that much potential in a project like that. Maybe that is also the reason why that project you foundlong ago has closed down. Because not a lot of people liked the idea. Because people nowadays use free messaging apps now more often than sending sms. Which means they do not need offline messaging anymore. And that really makes the idea useless anymore..

[eckmar]

You guys think point is sending SMS cheap, no. Point of last project was to send sms to anyone anonymously with Bitcoin.

[maeusi]

I found some project that was up long ago, and it allowed you to send SMS messages to someone paying with Bitcoin. Project is now closed, but look like a fun idea. Would you guys be interested in such a service ? It wouldn't take me long to make this and code would be publicly available on GitHub. Let me know your opinions on this idea.

Maybe you could create a bitcoin massenger. But I would also try out SMS messages.The projects sounds really interesting.

[mvidetto]

Honestly I would not use this service as I already use online methods so I am never charged for sms. This project must have had a strength idea

[sweetdesirez]

Considering the cost of sending domestic sMs within one country and the btc transaction fees, one has to purchase a minimum quantity to cover both, so it will work only for business sMs.
It can work for international sMs, provided we can find a way out to beat the tx fees and the competitive rates of sending sMs.

[iamTom123]

You guys think point is sending SMS cheap, no. Point of last project was to send sms to anyone anonymously with Bitcoin.

I think this can have some application with secretive messages or very confidential messages but then again the market for this can be so slim maybe you can try to approach the military or any secret service type of an organization but in my opinion they already have a way to deal with this problem. If the idea is to have it adopted by a greater number of people then maybe you may find it hard to market the idea.

[eckmar]

Considering the cost of sending domestic sMs within one country and the btc transaction fees, one has to purchase a minimum quantity to cover both, so it will work only for business sMs.
It can work for international sMs, provided we can find a way out to beat the tx fees and the competitive rates of sending sMs.

Yeah well current situation with fees is really bad. We don't know for how long it will last. We'll see what will happen with next fork in november

[Joel_Jantsen]

I found some project that was up long ago, and it allowed you to send SMS messages to someone paying with Bitcoin. Project is now closed, but look like a fun idea. Would you guys be interested in such a service ? It wouldn't take me long to make this and code would be publicly available on GitHub. Let me know your opinions on this idea.

But why ? I could just send an SMS using my phone's network which I pay monthly for ? Unless you're offering something very useful like cheap SMS international using bitcoins or anonymous SMS I don't think we actually need the service.Anyway that's just my point of view,you may disagree.

[SMSCHAIN]

I have a lot of experience in SMS industry, however, I don't understand how you would like it to function exactly. Do you want just to send an A2P SMS notification after the transaction has been completed?

[eckmar]

I found some project that was up long ago, and it allowed you to send SMS messages to someone paying with Bitcoin. Project is now closed, but look like a fun idea. Would you guys be interested in such a service ? It wouldn't take me long to make this and code would be publicly available on GitHub. Let me know your opinions on this idea.

But why ? I could just send an SMS using my phone's network which I pay monthly for ? Unless you're offering something very useful like cheap SMS international using bitcoins or anonymous SMS I don't think we actually need the service.Anyway that's just my point of view,you may disagree.

I understand that you have to fill your signature campaign posts for this week, but it's usually a good idea to read entire thread before replying to it

I have a lot of experience in SMS industry, however, I don't understand how you would like it to function exactly. Do you want just to send an A2P SMS notification after the transaction has been completed?

Multiple ways of doing this. Can prepare sms and after transaction is confirmed send it. I can make user balance with btc deposit and then send sms with that... Just talking on top of my mind

[Joel_Jantsen]

I understand that you have to fill your signature campaign posts for this week, but it's usually a good idea to read entire thread before replying to it

Shut up.I read the entire thread and didn't find a single post that actually specified my opinions.Stop asking for advises if you are here to comment on my signature campaign.Start a self moderated thread otherwise.
The main post never said the SMS would be anonymous ,career related or just a cheap service.If you'd like to avoid obvious questions ,do spend a second or two in detailing the thread so critics don't have to suffer for your laziness.

[eckmar]

I understand that you have to fill your signature campaign posts for this week, but it's usually a good idea to read entire thread before replying to it

Shut up.I read the entire thread and didn't find a single post that actually specified my opinions.Stop asking for advises if you are here to comment on my signature campaign.Start a self moderated thread otherwise.
The main post never said the SMS would be anonymous ,career related or just a cheap service.If you'd like to avoid obvious questions ,do spend a second or two in detailing the thread so critics don't have to suffer for your laziness.

Main post did not and that is the reason why I said it's usually a good idea to read entire thread before replying to it. Questions is already answered with 7# post in this thread by me:

You guys think point is sending SMS cheap, no. Point of last project was to send sms to anyone anonymously with Bitcoin.

[Chikitita2004]

Save the bitcoin dude!! There lots of free sms channels nowadays!😊

[claudieux]

I think that he is looking to send spam SMS.

[LeGaulois]

You guys think point is sending SMS cheap, no. Point of last project was to send sms to anyone anonymously with Bitcoin.

I see, but the question is who needs to send anonymous SMS. You send messages to your friends, family, co-workers, etc you don't need to hide your face. The only group of people I see who may be interested is for marketing spam purposes. For example, I receive at home 2-3 calls weekly trying to sell me, swimming pools, insurances, solar panels, etc. They call less since we are now able to report them. With a website/app like your, I guess they will really enjoy it