App.net Debuts Crowdfunding Platform for Bitcoin
Social application network App.net has announced a new platform, Backer, that will allow software companies to raise funding for new features using bitcoin. Developers can accept payments for projects via credit card, bitcoin or both. Additionally, open-source projects can use the site fee-free. App.net sees Backer as a way to allow companies to invest in new services (inlcuding bitcoin acceptance) without financial risk, by having customers contribute to the cost of their development. Introducing Backer: Crowdfunding for Features -> https://t.co/0yY2K4zWVL. - App.net (@AppDotNet) January....
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