You are right that the processes are fundamentally the same , but the Bitcoin Tipper streamlines the process and makes it much easier and more convenient. Doing

You are right that the processes are fundamentally the same , but the Bitcoin Tipper streamlines the process and makes it much easier and more convenient. Doing it manually requires that you look up their bitcoin address, open up your bitcoin client ,and then send the bitcoins . with Bitcoin Tipper , you just need to send a single tweet . Because Bitcoin Tipper works through Twitter , it also has a social purpose. The person receiving the donation knows who gave it to them. Instead of seeing a Bitcoin address , they see a person. The person who giving the donation can publicly state ," I support this person and value their contribution " .