Wallet Service Integrates Bitcoin Payments with Social Networking
A new Japan-based wallet service called 'Ninki' aims to be a social network for payments, where users build trusted groups who may need to transact on a regular basis or for a common cause. Local charity events, crowdfunding campaigns, small- to medium-sized businesses and international freelancers are among the most likely kinds of user groups, said the company's lead developer, Benjamin Smith. Users can form groups and share details as easily as they can on popular social networks. Smith told CoinDesk the aim is to streamline bitcoin payments between transacting parties. "The idea....
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