Show HN: 10% off at Starbucks when you buy with Bitcoin

#1

Post by mhluongo » Thu, Apr 10, 2014, 6:56 PM UTC

Show HN: 10% off at Starbucks when you buy with Bitcoin
coinforcoffee.com

Re: Show HN: 10% off at Starbucks when you buy with Bitcoin

#2

Post by Xdes » Thu, Apr 10, 2014, 7:05 PM UTC

Really excited about the new sidechains concept. Can't wait for the first attempt.

Re: Show HN: 10% off at Starbucks when you buy with Bitcoin

#3

Post by Xdes » Thu, Apr 10, 2014, 7:09 PM UTC

Also about the service: is the website compliant with AML and KYC regulation? You might be acting as a money transmitter under FinCEN rules. Might want to consult a lawyer.

Re: Show HN: 10% off at Starbucks when you buy with Bitcoin

#4

Post by mhluongo » Thu, Apr 10, 2014, 7:10 PM UTC

Xdes wrote: post #3

Also about the service: is the website compliant with AML and KYC regulation? You might be acting as a money transmitter under FinCEN rules. Might want to consult a lawyer.

This time, I definitely consulted a lawyer.

Re: Show HN: 10% off at Starbucks when you buy with Bitcoin

#5

Post by untilHellbanned » Thu, Apr 10, 2014, 7:11 PM UTC

Xdes wrote: post #2

Really excited about the new sidechains concept. Can't wait for the first attempt.

what's that?

Re: Show HN: 10% off at Starbucks when you buy with Bitcoin

#6

Post by myrandomcomment » Thu, Apr 10, 2014, 7:11 PM UTC

Could we please bring this to a coffee chain that makes good coffee? Peets or Philz?

Re: Show HN: 10% off at Starbucks when you buy with Bitcoin

#7

Post by mhluongo » Thu, Apr 10, 2014, 7:13 PM UTC

Hey guys! You might remember our last app, Card for Coin, where we were buying Starbucks for bitcoin. Well, here's the other side- we're looking forward to your feedback.

The websocket stuff is a little touch and go, so please let me know if you have issues. Let me know if anyone has an issue loading a card or getting a refund, and I'll work it out.

Re: Show HN: 10% off at Starbucks when you buy with Bitcoin

#8

Post by smallegan » Thu, Apr 10, 2014, 7:13 PM UTC

Does Starbucks have an API for creating gift cards and transferring balances?

Re: Show HN: 10% off at Starbucks when you buy with Bitcoin

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Post by Xdes » Thu, Apr 10, 2014, 7:13 PM UTC

untilHellbanned wrote: post #5

Xdes wrote: post #2

Really excited about the new sidechains concept. Can't wait for the first attempt.

what's that?

The ability to denominate cryptocurrencies in other cryptocurrencies. It's similar to having the dollar back by gold.

http://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/news/adam-back-sidechains-can...

Re: Show HN: 10% off at Starbucks when you buy with Bitcoin

#10

Post by mhluongo » Thu, Apr 10, 2014, 7:15 PM UTC

myrandomcomment wrote: post #6

Could we please bring this to a coffee chain that makes good coffee? Peets or Philz?

Yes we can- and we are. We started with Starbucks for a number of reasons, but I can't wait to get Peets in there. Hell, I'd really love to get some good indie shops- but we've gotta start somewhere.