Why Not Use Testnet Before You Buy?
915 sats \ 13 comments \ @nerd2ninja 7 Jun 2023 bitcoin
You know there is a lot of "go buy Bitcoin" and "go play with these wallets" but you know what? Lets just tell people to go use testnet first. Its not like you got to do a bunch of complicated setup first or anything.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.schildbach.wallet_test&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1
There is also a testnet release for blixt on the github: https://github.com/hsjoberg/blixt-wallet/releases Blixt is of course a lightning wallet. So if you wanted to play with that without using real coins this is how you would do it.
What do you guys think? Why aren't we starting people with testnet wallets first?
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hmm.. it might make sense just to get some in case it catches on. if enough people think the same way, that becomes a self fulfilling prophecy šŸ¤”
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50 sats \ 0 replies \ @ealvar26 8 Jun 2023
I think it's great to start with testnet.
It familiarizes people with the technology at zero risk. They see how fun and easy it is.
Then when they level up, testnet helps facilitate free experimentation and helps develop new tech.
Does anyone know of an LNURLp capable Testnet Lightning wallet by the way?
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20 sats \ 0 replies \ @nullama 8 Jun 2023
Nah, not worth the effort for general population.
Better to just buy a small amount and play around with the real thing.
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