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Re:We are removing the option to create new subscriptions by behnamoh on Tuesday June 21, 2022 @12:56AM (#31820052)
Careful! I used BTC and the processing time was absurdly long.
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Re:We are removing the option to create new subscriptions by anonporridge on Tuesday June 21, 2022 @11:47AM (#31825292)
From my comment...

> I am a bit disappointed that they haven't yet integrated bitcoin lightning network. That would be a huge improvement ... as well as instant confirmation rather than 6 block (~1 hour) confirmations.

This is a known problem with blockchains and why naive projects like bitcoin cash that try to just pump up the layer one transaction volume for everyday merchant payments are doomed solutions.

The bitcoin lightning network payment experience is instant and magical, and constantly getting better.

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Re:We are removing the option to create new subscriptions by joshstrange on Tuesday June 21, 2022 @10:51AM (#31824604)
What is "absurdly long" mean here? They say it can take up to 30 min, I didn't time it but I reupped for 1 year twice and it was right at or under 30min both times.
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Re:We are removing the option to create new subscriptions by anonporridge on Tuesday June 21, 2022 @11:48AM (#31825308)
It depends on current network conditions.

If the bitcoin network is currently congested, your transaction can potentially take hours before it's included in a block. Mullvad would wait at least until this point.

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