Backslash: Simplifying Cryptocurrency Transfers
Backslash, an interface that came on to the Cryptocurrency scene in early August, is opening their doors to general users with the release of the Beta product as of today. Founded by two recent Stanford Grads, it looks to simplify the transfer of Cryptocurrencies by allowing users to make transfers via social media like Facebook, Twitter or just plain email. “We founded Backslash to overcome the challenges we faced using Crypto-Currencies every day. We’re focused on making Crypto-Currencies usable for everyone.”
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