[elektor]

That’s partly why I donate. If they get direct funds they’re hopefully less likely to turn to these scammy cryptocoins to keep the lights on

[ckastner]

That already happened, though.

I'd really, really like to support Signal, but unless they distance themselves from MobileCoin again, I can only assume they are in on it to a certain degree.

[CodeGlitch]

I just don't get all the hate for cryptocurrencies around here. I benefit from using both Brave and Signal without being subjected to (scammy) adverts, and I just ignore the cryptocurrencies (you can too!!).. For people who are willing to take the risks with MobileCoin and the like, why not give them that choice?

[JumpCrisscross]

> why not give them that choice?

That’s fine. But don’t ask me for donations on top. Sending donation dollars to fund developers pumping a coin is a strange use of resources.

[CodeGlitch]

> Sending donation dollars to fund developers pumping a coin is a strange use of resources.

Is it? Perhaps those developers will come up with a coin that isn't so scummy? Or come at it from a different direction which satisfies your worries.

[zepto]

If they want investment for that, then they can declare those plans. Otherwise it’s literally just wishful thinking.

[rvz]

What is wrong with using a regulated stablecoin for donations, instead of a unregulated volatile cryptocurrency like MobileCoin that with Signal can be used to privately finance lots of terrorists, extremists and conspiracy theorists chatting amongst themselves in a group chat?

Is that why Signal has not been banned for these uses yet?

[iqanq]

What you don't realise is that they will keep your donation AND their crypto.