[bisq-network/roles] Payment Method Maintainer (#38)
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Mon Apr 5 19:27:25 CEST 2021
# Cycle 23 Report
Having completed the Github proposals for all the new payment methods proposed, I detailed the proposals in multiple places ([GitHub](https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/discussions/5287), [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/bisq/comments/m068yi/new_payment_methods_proposed_for_bisq_please/), [Bisq Community Forum](https://bisq.community/t/new-payment-methods-proposed-for-bisq-please-comment-on-the-ones-you-would-like-added/10541)) to encourage discussion about what payment methods user would / would not like added.
It would be great to get more feedback on these. If you would like to see any of the proposed payment added / not added please comment on the associated [proposals](https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/issues/4757#issuecomment-812280611).
I plan to leave it another cycle before prioritizing payment methods for addition. The goal is for what new payment methods to add to be decided May 2021 at the latest.
## Update existing payment methods
I have liaised with devs to assist with the following updates to existing payment methods that have been included since the last cycle:
- [Change 'Optional additional information' field text on 'Cash by Mail' payment method to encourage traders to state the country they are located and the region / countries they are willing to accept offers from](https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/issues/5394)
- [Match SEPA accounts IBANs to selected participating countries](https://github.com/bisq-network/growth/issues/241)
Other changes to existing payments methods are in progress. Issues can be seen [here](https://github.com/users/pazza83/projects/3).
## Keybase #buy-bitcoin
This channel is performing well and regular transactions are taking place. With the security deposit minimum being reduced to 0.001 BTC there was talk about reducing the trade amount on the channel to 0.002 BTC. I will re-assess the buy-bitcoin Keybase limit (currently 0.007 BTC) . Although the amount of 0.002 BTC has been proposed, some sellers of 0.01 BTC or less are choosing to use a deposit over 15% this will need to be assessed at the end of a cycle to give things time to settle.
https://github.com/bisq-network/proposals/issues/283#issuecomment-812282073
I also made a pinned post for the channel to advise users of security measures and rules.
I also produced a couple of graphics that could be used to promote the channel. However on discussion with @m52go it was unclear how much we should be promoting the channel off Bisq.
**Buy-Bitcoin Keybase graphics**
Still to do for the channel are:
- Complete Wiki (will wait to confirm trade amount)
- Come up with a way for buy-bitcoin KeyBase channel to be revenue producing for Bisq
- Come up with a way to make trusted sellers (BSQ Bond/Burn)
- Consider how / if BSQ can or should be sold in a similar way #308
- Promote channel on more user touchpoints; social media, wiki payments methods page, Bisq software etc (this is partly in progress).
## Discussion around reducing security deposit amount
The proposal to [reduce minimum required security deposit](https://github.com/bisq-network/proposals/issues/323) has now been actioned with wide consensus.
## Discussion around reducing security deposit amount
The proposal to [reduce maximum trade size for unsigned payment accounts](https://github.com/bisq-network/proposals/issues/322) has been more contentious, and the proposed change ended up being reverted.
A way to address the security concerns of maximums in fiat terms rising with the price of BTC, whilst ensuring trading is still economical is needed. @sqrrm has started discussion on a [new user account model ](https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/discussions/5339).
## Liaising with Mediators
I have attended three weekly calls with mediators as part of my support role. These regular meeting are useful for my payment maintainer role also.
## Promote new payment methods on various channels
I have created a ranger of [Twitter graphics](https://github.com/pazza83/Bisq-Twitter-Payment-Methods-Assets) for promoting payment methods on Bisq social media.
There is more work to be done on this to decide how best to promote payment methods.
## Proposed UI improvements
To make for a better experience for trader this cycle I proposed a number of UI changes:
- [Standardize columns across all sections in Portfolio section in Bisq](https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/issues/5309)
- [Separate Transaction Details and Trade ID in 'Reserved Funds', 'Locked Funds' and 'Transactions' sections in Bisq](https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/issues/5308)
- [Add a filter to the 'Funds' section in Bisq to able searching of; Trade IDs, Tx IDs, BTC amount, etc](https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/issues/5307)
- [DAO and Fund section in Bisq seems to be missing ability to copy links](https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/issues/5278)
- [Include deviation from market price in Market section in Bisq](https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/issues/5277)
- [When wallet password is enabled private keys are still accessible and BSQ / BTC funds can be sent without the need to enter password](https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/issues/5276)
## Work committed
This is the issues I have been involved with that have been committed this cycle:
- [Fix copy of BankName value + BranchId/BankId](https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/pull/5231)
- [Improve portfolio history](https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/pull/5315)
## Wiki
I am planning to create wikis for all existing payment methods. Hopefully this will make it easier for new users.
## Payment method volume/ KPIs
I have not started to build this into my process yet.
## Future tasks
These are some of the other things I am yet to action:
- Complete analysis of existing payment methods and can see some are under utilized. I would like to make sure this is not due to lack of understanding / marketing of the specific payment methods.
- Check changes and updates against the proposal I made to [Fix various 'account management' usability issues in the Bisq client to optimize for traders with multiple fiat and altcoin accounts ](https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/issues/4837)'
- Make [proposal to change SEPA and SEPA Instant to be payment methods that do no require signing](https://github.com/bisq-network/proposals/issues/322#issuecomment-813272554)
- [Agree what needs to be done with trade sizes for unsigned payment accounts](https://github.com/bisq-network/proposals/issues/322)
## Other comments
If there are any PopMoney users that would like to promote this payment method and help populate PopMoney signed accounts accross Bisq please get in touch with me. See comment [here](https://github.com/bisq-network/growth/issues/212#issuecomment-812281698).
I have agreed to project manage the [new-user-onboarding and new user interface design](https://github.com/bisq-network/projects/issues/49) this looks likely to proceed to it's first stage of developing the GUI for new user onboarding.
I have suggested the following project for discussion: [Add Monero to fiat trading pairs using BTC as the security deposit (multi-sig)](https://github.com/bisq-network/projects/issues/50) thoughts on how this can be achieved are welcome as I see it as a good opportunity for Bisq.
I have also started working on [running the numbers on Bisq DAO revenues](https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/discussions/5171). Hopefully will have some figures for review/discussion next cycle.
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