http://www.bittipcup.com/I figured with all the tipping going on on
/r/Bitcoin, it would be nice to also support street performers (buskers) in this way. With bitcoin, they're no longer limited to getting pocket change just from passer-bys, now they can get tips from people all over the world, all that's needed is a video of their performance and a clearly visible QR code.
I take no fees, there are no ads, and I'm not asking for any donations. I just made this to support the little man who's asking for some change, because I know how generous the bitcoin community is. All donations should go directly to the QR codes displayed in the videos; there are no online wallets involved.
Getting street performers to accept bitcoin won't make much of a difference on a global scale, but it might result in a few interesting conversations, and if it increases their chance of getting some extra change, especially from other bitcoin users, and especially since they're no longer limited to a street corner, but the entire world, then why not?
I already
convinced one band on
/r/Busking to take bitcoin, and I pledged $10 of bitcoins to them, and I already sent $10 worth to another two-member band who already accepted bitcoin. Their video is currently featured on the website, so if you want, throw some bitcoin change at them.
I also emailed some street performers whose videos went viral recently, so hopefully I'll be able to convince them too, and maybe the next viral video will show the bitcoin symbol and their QR code to donate to.
So if you know of any street performers, let them know, let them use bitcoin! I'll throw $2-$10 worth for every street performer that starts using bitcoin.
Here's also the Reddit thread:
http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/29rshj/bittipcupcom_i_made_a_website_to_promote_street/Oh, the logo was made by bitcointalk.org user gjeric, see his portofolio:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=330240.0Thanks!
