[bisq-network/bisq] What new payment methods would you like added to Bisq? (#4757)

chimp1984 notifications at github.com
Mon Nov 9 04:52:38 CET 2020


> Higher risks of traders being able to scam other users

I would be very careful with that. At the end it falls back on Bisq's reputation if users get scammed as well it attracts LE if scammers see in Bisq an easy platform to cash out.

> Verification of payment more difficult/unable to be achieved through mediation
Usually thats a hard requirement, exception is F2F trades but that has a diff. context as its a real life situations with all its pros and cons reagarding security. Consider that Bisq does not have a centralized reputation system and account system like other centralized platform which offer such methods.

> amazon vouchers.... have additional problems with verification

Can you explain what are the problems? I thought that its pretty safe and not that hard to verify, but never used them...

I think we have to take care to not bootstrap a payment method which might not see scammers initially because its low liquidity and once its successfully adopted scammers come and ruin all what we have built up. You cannot trust a random anonynmous stranger who has nothing to lose if the scam gets detected.  

> For a Payment Method to be added to Bisq is it essential that mediators can verify the payment took place?

Yes, as said exception is F2F but that has diff. context.

> FWIW my own thoughts are that, whatever payment methods are chosen, Bisq should maintain as a safe place for people to trade. I chose Bisq over other P2P options as I felt Bisq had a much stronger reputation for being a safe place to trade than it's competitors. I acknowledge that this option would lead to slower increases in trading volumes, but I think maintaining a safe place will ultimately prove the successful strategy in the long term.

I agree. We worked hard on that reputation and we should not risk easily to lose it.


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