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Hey Chad, I wonder if Apple would allow a Gittip app using in-app purchases? They just released subscriptions too. That way every downloading user would already have his CC on file, and be a click away to donate.

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And then 30% of all tips go to Apple. As much as I and others would love the convenience, I strongly object.

The idea is that the volume makes up for the tax - 100% CCs on file vs 4% is huge. Not the first thing you'd think of for supporting open-source, but something to consider.

I would really recommend looking into this - credit-cardless people who just buy top-up cards like myself would be able to get involved!

We do have a ticket for mobile payments, actually.

https://github.com/whit537/www.gittip.com/issues/111

Who are the players here?

Consider using Dwolla.com instead of credit cards. No transaction fees at all for < $10. And it's run by a brilliant entrepreneur determined to disrupt the credit card industry. Cutting edge stuff.

+1 added here:

https://github.com/whit537/www.gittip.com/issues/65

The basic Gittip roadmap is to get the full circle working once with the most common case (credit card in, ACH out), and then iterate from there.

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