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diff --git a/faq.html.j2 b/faq.html.j2 index edf3da60..e385c7b2 100644 --- a/faq.html.j2 +++ b/faq.html.j2 @@ -2,75 +2,16 @@ {% block body_content %} <div class="container"> -<h2>{{ _("How is Taler related to Bitcoin or Blockchains?") }}</h2> +<h2>{{ _("Q?") }}</h2> {% trans %} -<p>Taler does not use any Blockchain technology or Bitcoin directly. -Taler is not based on proof-of-work or any other distributed consensus -mechanism. Instead Taler is based on blind signatures.</p> +<p> +A: +</p> {% endtrans %} {% trans %} -<p>It would be possible, however, to withdraw coins denominated in -Bitcoin into a Taler wallet (with an appropriate exchange), which -would give some benefits over plain Bitcoin, such as instant -confirmation times.</p> -{% endtrans %} - -<h2>{{ _("Where is the balance in my wallet stored?") }}</h2> -{% trans %} -<p>Your wallet stores digital coins and thus ultimately your computer -holds your balance. The exchange keeps funds matching all unspent -coins in an escrow bank account.</p> -{% endtrans %} - -<h2>{{ _("What if my wallet is lost?") }}</h2> -{% trans %} -<p>Since the digital coins of value in your wallet are anonymized, the -exchange can not assist you in recovering a lost or stolen wallet. -Just like with a physical wallet for cash, you are responsible for -keeping it safe.</p> -{% endtrans %} -{% trans %} -<p>The risk of losing a wallet can be mitigated by making backups or -keeping the balance reasonably low.</p> -{% endtrans %} - -<h2>{{ _("What if my computer is hacked?") }}</h2> -{% trans %} -<p>In case of a compromise of one of your devices, an attacker can -spend coins from your wallet. Checking your balance might reveal -to you that your device has been compromised.</p> -{% endtrans %} - -<h2>{{ _("Can I send money to my friend with Taler?") }}</h2> -{% trans %} -<p>If your friend provides goods or services for you in exchange for a -payment, they can easily set up a Taler merchant and receive the -payment in their bank account.</p> -{% endtrans %} -{% trans %} -<p>Future versions of the Taler wallet may allow exchanging coins -among friends directly as well.</p> -{% endtrans %} - - -<h2>{{ _("How does Taler handle payments in different currencies?") }}</h2> -{% trans %} -<p>Taler wallets can store digital coins corresponding to multiple -different currencies such as the Euro, US Dollars or Bitcoins.</p> -{% endtrans %} -{% trans %} -<p>Taler currently does not offer conversion between currencies.</p> -{% endtrans %} - -<h2>{{ _("How does Taler protect my privacy?") }}</h2> -{% trans %} - -<p>Your wallet stores digital coins that are <a -href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_signature">blindly -signed</a> by an exchange. The use of a blind signature protects your -privacy as it prevents the exchange from knowing which coin it signed -for which customer.</p> - +<p> +A: +</p> {% endtrans %} </div> |