tollgate

FAQ generated from conversation about TollGate

Technical Architecture

• Uses TCP/IP capable hardware
• Integrates with captive portals
• Services don’t require static IP addresses or domains
• Built on Nostr for service interoperability

Payment Technologies

• Supports multiple payment methods:
  • Bitcoin e-cash (primary method)
  • LNURLw codes (inferior bearer asset due to trust in gateway)
  • interested in learning about BOLT12 for bearer assets

E-cash Usage

• Uses e-cash as bearer assets
• Enables offline purchases
• Prime number denominations make e-cash notes long
• Provides trust-minimised interaction with gateway thanks to small data purchases

Technical Benefits

• No static IP requirement
• Offline payment capability
• Decentralised services across multiple devices
• Somewhat hardware agnostic (works with TCP/IP capable devices)

Development Status

• Active full-time development
• Open for contributor participation
• Undergoing architecture improvements