2014-03-21 10:28 GMT+00:00 Andreas Schildbach <andreas@schildbach.de>:

On 03/20/2014 06:31 PM, Jeff Garzik wrote:

>> Afaik, BIP73 needs an external server (the web server).
>
> Yes. Internet connectivity is not a rarity these days. Near-field
> web servers also work fine.

Unfortunately it still is. At least here in Germany.

Yes, it is a problem. Even in the middle of London you often can get into situation when cellphone network connectivity is not good enough for quick and reliable payment. Basement pubs, old buildings with thick walls, overcrowded places with overloaded radio environment. We should not rely on mobile connectivity in things like making payments.

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