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Crypto tap to pay: how in-person payments work

Tapping a phone to pay with crypto looks identical to tapping a contactless card. Underneath, a request, a price lock, and an on-chain settlement all happen in the few seconds your hand is near the terminal.

STSwop TeamSep 4, 20266 min
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