BitTorrent’s Shoot Lets You Send Photos and Videos Through QR Codes
People who have been involved in the world of Bitcoin and digital currency will know that QR codes are an invaluable tool when it comes to sending and receiving money. Especially when you want to make a payment with a mobile device, there is nothing more fun than scanning a QR code to move BTC around. But what if we could use that same payment QR code, and attach a photo for each transaction? In this day and age, most people like to document everything on a photo and share it with friends, family and loved ones. Most of us even do so on various social media platforms, such as Facebook,....
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