

Solving Big Startup Problems With Email: The Square Case - elie_CH
http://blog.mailjet.com/post/64682818912/solving-big-startup-problems-with-email-the-square

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wbeckler
I don't see how it solves a bigger problem: no use cases. Paypal started out
trying to make it easier for people to give each other money. That foundered,
so they pivoted into a commercial payment tool. It's like Square is reenacting
the Paypal timeline backwards.

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tonylemesmer
I haven't used Squarecash so not sure how it solves the problem of phishing.
Reciving an email, clicking a link and typing in my credit card / bank
details. Are we just expected to trust Square?

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dominiclee
It's as easy as Paypal (or easier) using email to sending money. If they can
figure out the secure concern (time will tell) or say it's 100 percent secure,
it would be quite awesome. I agree, not sure how it prevents spoofing or email
being compromised problem.

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elie_CH
It wasn't that easy for Paypal :)
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