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Re: Coinbase Cloud

#31
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Why isn't this just called Coinbase API? What am I missing?

its closer to a PaaS offering than just a bundle of APIs, which gives it some basis to claim the Cloud marketing moniker.

Notably, https://bisontrails.co/participate/ (this is linked from the above and is owned by Coinbase as a subsidiary)

Re: Coinbase Cloud

#33

Isn't it ironic to use a REST API to send BTC vs say using what any cryptocurrency is intended for? To use their native APIs to transfer value. The aim of decentralization is to eliminate that third party but this puts it back. We've come full circle.

The Bitcoin network supports a theoretical maximum of 7 transactions per second, so they’re probably eager to do it some other way.

Lightning though... Amiright!?

I'm setting up a node as soon as my ssd arrives.

Re: Coinbase Cloud

#37

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Don't we already know it wasn't actually a breach?

If all your customers get sim swapped because you offered 2FA over SMS then it's your fault as a service provider.

If that is the net you are casting that is going to be a very wide net.

SMS 2fa isn’t great but there are lots of places that use it.

Re: Coinbase Cloud

#38
post #31
post #28

Why isn't this just called Coinbase API? What am I missing?

its closer to a PaaS offering than just a bundle of APIs, which gives it some basis to claim the Cloud marketing moniker. Notably, https://bisontrails.co/participate/ (this is linked from the above and is owned by Coinbase as a subsidiary)

Uh, ok, the front/linked page confused me. Thanks.

Re: Coinbase Cloud

#39

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Then don’t use it haha. There’s always so many HN users talking up these so-called breaches and acting like they matter when they probably have a grand total combined spend authority of $100 for snacks at the weekly happy hour.

I was a pre-sale investor in Ethereum, have been in Bitcoin since it was Next up, Coinbase NFT verification services (Sotheby's of the future!). My sides are sore.

You bought some crypto currencies early, congrats. None of those statements demonstrate purchasing power for a cloud product…

Re: Coinbase Cloud

#40

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The Bitcoin network supports a theoretical maximum of 7 transactions per second, so they’re probably eager to do it some other way.

Lightning though... Amiright!? I'm setting up a node as soon as my ssd arrives.

Coinbase has been the slowest to adopt new bitcoin features since they realized their business model is actually an altcoin casino.
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