GNU Taler v1.0 released and is operating in Switzerland (www.taler.net)
from asudox@lemmy.asudox.dev to privacy@lemmy.ml on 15 May 18:13
https://lemmy.asudox.dev/post/324559

If you are in Switzerland, you can begin using it following the instructions here: taler-ops.ch/en/users.html

#privacy

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who@feddit.org on 15 May 19:26 next collapse

GNU Taler requires exchanges in order to function, and hasn’t had any so far. What exchange now exists for use in Switzerland? Is it Taler Operations AG?

It depends on wire transfers to move money into and out of a Taler wallet. Wire transfer fees are typically around 30 USD. That’s not practical for most people’s needs, even if covering batches of transactions. Are there plans to support a less expensive means of funds transfer?

Konstant@lemmy.world on 16 May 02:30 next collapse

About time this takes off the ground.

oldfart@lemm.ee on 16 May 07:25 next collapse

Now go read the FAQ and reconsider posting that in a Privacy community.

asudox@lemmy.asudox.dev on 16 May 07:36 collapse

What is the problem exactly?

oldfart@lemm.ee on 16 May 09:13 collapse

The expiration date on the money and p2p fund transfers requiring an intermediary and an ID.

ReversalHatchery@beehaw.org on 17 May 11:44 next collapse

afaik the expiration just puts the unspent amount back to your bank account (because you still need one with taler), so that can be an advantage if you lost your wallet.

but that other point is very concerning. what’s the point then?

oldfart@lemm.ee on 17 May 12:18 collapse

It’s likely an alternative to blik or internal revolut/n26/cashapp transfers. And in that regard it’s an improvement because of its openness. But privacy is not one of the reasons to use it.

autonomoususer@lemmy.world on 18 May 10:45 collapse

It’s a payment system, not money.

[deleted] on 17 May 17:46 collapse

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asudox@lemmy.asudox.dev on 17 May 18:15 collapse

Who said you need an account that is Swiss to use it?