Signal adds a payments feature with a privacy-focused cryptocurrency

I am incredibly disappointed in the Signal team. I don't want cryptocurrencies (or even any payments!) in my primary text app. Crypto/blockchain is fine, but if I want to use it I'll download a different app.

I'm finding this announcement creates some uncertainty in my head about Signal's long-term future.

How did you want Signal to monetize?

Maybe like Matrix did?

Sell turn key servers for people that lack the time or interest to run their own.

Federated and ethical.