Twitter appears to be introducing a new function that users of the social network can use to enter their wallet addresses for Bitcoin and Ethereum in their profiles.
The corresponding function could be introduced as part of the existing service called Tip Jar. The virtual “tip box” was integrated into Twitter this May. With the new feature, content creators could then also use Bitcoin (BTC) are rewarded.
The Italian developer Alessandro Paluzzi “leaked” several screenshots on September 3rd, showing the selection of wallet addresses for BTC and Ethereum (ETH) is possible (see below).
#Twitter is working to allow you to add your #Bitcoin and #Ethereum address to your profile to receive tips via the Tip Jar feature
ℹ️ It is not necessary to link a Strike account to add them to your profile. pic.twitter.com/xT9Tg1vdzR
– Alessandro Paluzzi (@ alex193a) September 2, 2021
Although this announcement has not yet been officially confirmed, Kayvon Beykpour, the lead product developer of Twitter, retweeted the tweet from Paluzzi and added a soon emoji (“soon”).
Twitter boss Jack Dorsey had already indicated in the past that Bitcoin payments could be integrated on the platform in the future.
MacRumours reported again that the Bitcoin payments may be processed via the payment service Strike, which is part of the Lightning Network. Paluzzi now countered, however, that it “does not need a strike account” to select Bitcoin addresses.
– Kayvon Beykpour (@kayvz) September 1, 2021
Square Inc, Jack Dorsey’s payment service, is planning several Bitcoin projects. Including above all a self-custody wallet and decentralized financial services (DeFi). Dorsey is considered a big Bitcoin fan who recently opposed a possible integration of ETH pronounced hat.
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