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nkrisc12/08/20241 replyview on HN

Who pays for that service?


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quaintdev12/08/2024

The browser vendors can earn small commission from each transaction. This ensures steady stream of income for them as well. They have created a piece of public infrastructure that is absolutely critical they should earn from direct payments of their users instead of relying on single entity who may or may not have their best interest at heart.

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