This topic has been covered extensively in past threads. Search for the vending machine thread, Dash7, QR codes, Poker chip tokens, and the power failure thread.
EDIT: And search for the Iphone and Android apps & widgets, they already exist in beta development.
Topic: Physical in-store uses for Bitcoin (Read 1289 times)
I foresee people buying things with Ripple and bitcoin simultaneously. Until there's enough confirmations on a given transaction, a debt gets applied to the buyers Ripple profile. When the transaction gets enough confirmations, Ripple debt gets paid back. I imagine a smart phone client would handle it all.
I foresee that most people will not have bitcoin installed. Instead, they will have an account in a bitcoin-bank. Thus, it is very easy to have a debit card. It would works the same way it is working today: tell your bank that you spend some money in favor of vendor X. Vendor X receives OK and trust the bank to have sent the money.
For the most advanced scenario, I've written this (in french) in the following little story: http://ploum.net/post/futur-economie
The way it works is very simple:
- The vendor gives you a QR code which embed a bitcoin address.
- You scan the QR code with your phone and have to enter a pin code and confirm the amount
- The bitcoin address is sent to your bitcoind, which could be either your bank account, your remote computer or a local wallet on your phone, it doesn't matter.
- The vendor see a green "confirmed" as soon as the transaction have been confirmed enough (which depends on the price)
For the most advanced scenario, I've written this (in french) in the following little story: http://ploum.net/post/futur-economie
The way it works is very simple:
- The vendor gives you a QR code which embed a bitcoin address.
- You scan the QR code with your phone and have to enter a pin code and confirm the amount
- The bitcoin address is sent to your bitcoind, which could be either your bank account, your remote computer or a local wallet on your phone, it doesn't matter.
- The vendor see a green "confirmed" as soon as the transaction have been confirmed enough (which depends on the price)
OK, I'm looking for peoples ideas as to how bitcoin could be used in-store to buy things. I saw bitbills and although its some amount of progress it doesn't provide a good solution. I your suggestions please use technology available today and provide links so we can understand exactly how your idea works.
One of my ideas have been: An app on an iPhone that contains your Bitcoin wallet. When the cashier rings up the amount, the amount is communicated to the app and the app generates a QR code that, when scanned, completes the transaction.
One of my ideas have been: An app on an iPhone that contains your Bitcoin wallet. When the cashier rings up the amount, the amount is communicated to the app and the app generates a QR code that, when scanned, completes the transaction.
Go to mtgox. Have them transfer you something called "Dollars". Use those at the store.
OK, I'm looking for peoples ideas as to how bitcoin could be used in-store to buy things. I saw bitbills and although its some amount of progress it doesn't provide a good solution. I your suggestions please use technology available today and provide links so we can understand exactly how your idea works.
One of my ideas have been: An app on an iPhone that contains your Bitcoin wallet. When the cashier rings up the amount, the amount is communicated to the app and the app generates a QR code that, when scanned, completes the transaction.
One of my ideas have been: An app on an iPhone that contains your Bitcoin wallet. When the cashier rings up the amount, the amount is communicated to the app and the app generates a QR code that, when scanned, completes the transaction.
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