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by PanMan 4094 days ago
The interesting part of the Dash isn't the backend (something that can handle API calls), but the hardware, and how cheap they can make it.
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As I mentioned in the other thread, the ESP8266 is a Wifi chip that you can buy for $5/each on an order of 1, and can run custom code, so you'd only need one of those plus a case, battery and button. You could probably build a button for less than $10, without even ordering large quantities.
Don't forget your power regulation.
True.

They've also found the killer app for the Internet of Things - having devices order their own refills. Coming soon to Whirlpool washers and (scarily) Brother printers.

"Creates a direct connection between your wallet and our bank account."

A direct connection between my wallet and bank account? How so? If anything, that's what my debit card does :)