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I see Keybase mentioned a lot in this discussions (both in the linked article, and in HN comments). Does anyone have a good summary to read up on what happened

• otoburb 6y ago
  Using the HN search bar at the bottom of the page with keywords "stellar keybase" will return a bunch of different threads.[1][2][3] [1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=21758671 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=21758671 [2] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19913496 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19913496 [3] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20919927 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20919927
• Ayesh 6y ago
  After adding features like Git repos and file storage, keybase started their own currency called Stallar (XLM). They airdropped XLM to Keybase users. About 2 billion IIRC. It resulted in bit accounts for obvious reasons, so they had to make many changes to their original plan. I converted what I received into BTC, and it looks like XLM is still functional to this date though. Keybase was a very well regarded app, but users lost a lot of trust with the cryptocurrency news. Zoom bought Keybase, and we didn't really hear any big news from them lately.
  • Galaxeblaffer 6y ago
    Keybase did NOT create Steallar Lumens https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellar_(payment_network) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellar_(payment_network)
• comprev 6y ago
  Got bought out by Zoom, and given their reputation for security/privacy, many users ditched Keybase quicker than rats from a sinking ship. It's almost like Zoom forgot that Keybase users are more likely from the more technical end of the spectrum and thus more security conscious.
  • programmarchy 6y ago
    I don't think Zoom cared about Keybase users; it seemed more like an acquihire.