Bitcoin on WhatsApp Coming

[reynald70]

I really don't like this cause I feel it will have more negative effects than the positive effect. If something like this will every be created,  then more security features should be added on Whatsapp but since it's owned by Facebook and the decision on implementing Bitcoin. I don't think the security issue may be fix. Locking your Whatsapp app with app locks is not full security feature.

Yes right, Bitcoin users certainly have to maintain their valuable assets, so that application companies that adopt Bitcoin must have good security features, so that there is no hacking or bad things about user assets.

[Choyor]

This is of course good news, when some people and large application-based companies adopt crypto, of course this news makes one step further about crypto development, in my opinion this is very extraordinary when we make transactions using only smartphones, let's see continuation and also how it works because I am sure that if we are here, no one understands, but the hope is of course to give something positive.

[pishite]

Surprising news
Wuabit is a cryptocurrency wallet accessible via a chat interface in WhatsApp. The developers describe it as 'software agent' powered by specialised AI. Users simply type in commands like 'send 0.05BTC to Vera' and Wuabit will send the cash. By using a service as popular as WhatsApp, Wuabit hope to propel crypto payments further into the mainstream.

“We are near completing the wallet core service starting with BTC.

“By using WhatsApp/SMS/Telegram you can access that wallet easily.

The public beta is due to start next month.

https://www.express.co.uk/finance/city/1104940/bitcoin-news-whatsapp-wallet-Wuabit-cryptocurrency-crv/amp

Fantastic news .Crypto currencies will have now more usability.It is that what that we need most

Finally, other messengers are connected. The implementation of I understand will be in the bot. But there is one thing, facebook makes its own cryptocurrency, won't it block this bot as a competitor?

[michellee]

That was good news, I think many users of WhatsApp will thankful with the news especially if that is happening soon. They can send bitcoin from the WhatsApp to other friends or family, and I am sure that it will give a chance for the adoption to grow because we know that WhatsApp user is million in all country.

[btc_angela]

Very interesting because KaKaoTalk a mobile instant messaging application for smartphones based in South Korea is integrating crypto wallets as well. So it's going to be interesting as a lot of messaging apps is also moving toward accepting crypto. So competition is getting stiff out there in the messaging apps world, but it will benefit all crypto enthusiast, another win situation for all of us.

[jseverson]

I see no innovation or exciting stuff happening here.

IMO the exciting part is that it's targeted directly to the mainstream. UX has always been lacking on Bitcoin's part because people would rather not bother learning new methods to pay. If there's a service that can handle all of that behind the scenes, and it's integrated into an app that ~1 billion people already use, it could mean a lot for adoption. Lightning could be in the pipeline too, from what I've seen.

But yeah, execution is key in the end. We'll see how they handle it.

[TheCoinGrabber]

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They don't want to be left behind by the rise of cryptocurrency wave. Actually, I was expecting them to be the frontrunner of this crypto revolution as they encompass a big market already. But then, new crypto users should know how to handle the security of their accounts, else, there will be stealing of funds, left and right. But of course, this is still good news for old crypto users. This might expand the usage of crypto faster and eventually contributing to the steady increase of bitcoin's price. 

Facebook indeed have what Bitcoin as a whole pack in general - market penetration. I'm skeptical bout FBcoin but Snapchat introducing BTC payments meant more people being familiarized with the concept. I haven't used Snapchat but I'm assuming it already have a fiat wallet. If they'd allow users to convert using the app, then a lot of people could be buying their first sats through it.

[stfN2128]

This is a good direction for mass adaption and gaining interest into bitcoin and crypto in general. I guess most of the guys outhere are still sceptical about bitcoin. the parabolic rise and slowly decrease of the value wasn't the best way to get popular but in a few years.... it will be forgotten

[shoreno]

 
first its on kakaotalk and now its on whatsapp , whats next fb messenger  ?  its really nice to see that bitcoin and other cryptos are now  partnering with popular platform because this can evenly help the adoption of cryptos to become more wide spread .

I really don't like this cause I feel it will have more negative effects than the positive effect. If something like this will every be created,  then more security features should be added on Whatsapp but since it's owned by Facebook and the decision on implementing Bitcoin. I don't think the security issue may be fix. Locking your Whatsapp app with app locks is not full security feature.

Yes right, Bitcoin users certainly have to maintain their valuable assets, so that application companies that adopt Bitcoin must have good security features, so that there is no hacking or bad things about user assets.

maintain where ? inside the app/whatsapp ?  and whats the connection of storing bitcoins inside their app from having a good security measure ? but no matter how solid the platforms security , there are still hackers that can bypass it  . that is why i dont recomend someone to store alot of bitcoins on such popular app like this  .

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[akram143]

Yes the chances is also possible for making transaction with Bitcoin and WhatsApp also but there will be filled with lots of good and bad things so implementation is not a big problem but making it successful will be there tougher job but hope it will be success and get good changes to reach every people in this world.

[Kevin77]

I believe this would literally change the world. Think about it, sending money wherever you are from and just with a click of a button, hell make it so whatsapp allows it themselves instead of using like wuabit or whatever.

Whatsapp could make a lot of money with this idea, I don't know how and I don't know the execution of such project but if you would allow people to send and receive bitcoin via whatsapp that easily that it will change the world. I mean think about it that would mean people could accept bitcoin in many more stores because all you have to do is send money to the shop owner via whatsapp and you are done.

This is not just "send money to friends" type of deal, the shop owners could make QR on their whatsapp and accept payments so much more easily, its literally a genius move.

[bitzizzix]

first its on kakaotalk and now its on whatsapp , whats next fb messenger  ?  its really nice to see that bitcoin and other cryptos are now  partnering with popular platform because this can evenly help the adoption of cryptos to become more wide spread .

I really don't like this cause I feel it will have more negative effects than the positive effect. If something like this will every be created,  then more security features should be added on Whatsapp but since it's owned by Facebook and the decision on implementing Bitcoin. I don't think the security issue may be fix. Locking your Whatsapp app with app locks is not full security feature.

Yes right, Bitcoin users certainly have to maintain their valuable assets, so that application companies that adopt Bitcoin must have good security features, so that there is no hacking or bad things about user assets.

maintain where ? inside the app/whatsapp ?  and whats the connection of storing bitcoins inside their app from having a good security measure ? but no matter how solid the platforms security , there are still hackers that can bypass it  . that is why i dont recomend someone to store alot of bitcoins on such popular app like this  .

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Yes, the level of security that must be considered before the news continues to be real, it's about assets or bitcoin that are valuable and must have very strong security to stay awake.
the popularity of bitcoin or cryptocurrency is increasing and more and more want to get involved or join to adopt without thinking about the level of security, and what we know is that every social media network is very easy to hack.

[Crypdon]

This is the way that the world is moving. Using popular platforms to send bitcoin to each other, and soon facebook will do the same with their facecoin. This is truly revolutionary

[capcaypro]

I really don't like this cause I feel it will have more negative effects than the positive effect. If something like this will every be created,  then more security features should be added on Whatsapp but since it's owned by Facebook and the decision on implementing Bitcoin. I don't think the security issue may be fix. Locking your Whatsapp app with app locks is not full security feature.

Yes right, Bitcoin users certainly have to maintain their valuable assets, so that application companies that adopt Bitcoin must have good security features, so that there is no hacking or bad things about user assets.

That's what Whatsapp users don't want they have to lock their apps because otherwise this can be dangerous for their assets, but if this will add more features it will be better too.

[Ucy]

Aren't Facebook and whatapp  sharing the upcoming Facebook coin on their platforms?

Sounds a bit like Telegram Pajar. That of Telegram is capable of multiple-coins transactions and tipping within Telegram.

[mich]

If people think they will be able to hide BITCOIN transactions by using WhatsApp, they are very mistaken.
Just the other night I saw a company , cant recall the name, that sells technology to govs for spying abilities.
There really is no such thing as encrypted phone conversations.  The gov will track your messages/transactions if they really want to.

[cizatext]

Yeah this a great one coming from WhatsApp one of the world leading messaging network supporting bitcoin wallet which will enable users to send and receive bitcoin on they wallets base in WhatsApp platform I really be looking forward to how this development will be achieved.

[Chikitita2004]

Good news for bitcoin. More and more uses of bitcoin are now coming, its just a matter of time for bitcoin to have another kick again. Little by little it is having roots and it will not be easy to uproot bitcoin then besides, whatsapp is a known friendly and widely used application so it will be easy for beginners to get used to it.

[Oceat]

I really don't like this cause I feel it will have more negative effects than the positive effect. If something like this will every be created,  then more security features should be added on Whatsapp but since it's owned by Facebook and the decision on implementing Bitcoin. I don't think the security issue may be fix. Locking your Whatsapp app with app locks is not full security feature.

Yes right, Bitcoin users certainly have to maintain their valuable assets, so that application companies that adopt Bitcoin must have good security features, so that there is no hacking or bad things about user assets.

When you are under to every centralized system there's no full security for you here it's just they are the ones that are capable of making securing you from anyone. But on the other hand, if their security system is not that strong then your personal details may be in danger situation because it might fall to the wrong hand and could use your personal info against you.

[entebah]

Yes, I hope this can increase the price of Bitcoin in the future, because I see this year there are many large companies that will come to join the Blockchain, on the other hand now the price of Bitcoin is decreasing so the presence of large companies that will use Blockchain is expected to be more many investors will buy Bitcoin.