Getting Started
Boom is built to leverage the Stacks blockchain & sBTC make a more decentralized, non-custodial, trust minimized Bitcoin payment layer for the rest of us.
Mission
Boom’s mission is to revolutionise Bitcoin payments by making them as simple and user-friendly as possible, empowering individuals and businesses with financial freedom and inclusivity.
Vision
Create a world where Bitcoin transactions are as easy as sending a message, enabling seamless global commerce and financial empowerment for all.
Problem
- Traditional financial systems are complex, exclusionary, and often inaccessible to many people worldwide.
- Bitcoin, while revolutionary, remains difficult for the average person to use in everyday transactions.
- Small businesses and individuals face barriers in participating in the global economy due to complicated payment systems.
- Current cryptocurrency wallets lack user-friendly interfaces and features that cater to both novice and experienced users.
Solution
- Boom: A smart wallet focused on simplifying Bitcoin payments through:
- Integration with Bitcoin Naming System (BNS) for easy user and merchant discovery
- Payment links integrated with built-in chat for seamless transactions
- Multi-token payment protocols to accommodate various cryptocurrencies
- Easy integration with existing e-commerce platforms
- Support for decentralised, permissionless shops
Implications
- Increased financial inclusion for the unbanked and underbanked populations globally
- Empowerment of small businesses to compete on a global scale
- Reduction of transaction costs and elimination of intermediaries in international commerce
- Acceleration of Bitcoin adoption for everyday use
- Enhanced privacy and security in financial transactions
- Democratisation of access to global markets for individuals and businesses of all sizes
Values
- Innovation: Constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in cryptocurrency payments
- Simplicity: Making complex technology accessible and user-friendly for everyone
- Empowerment: Giving individuals and businesses control over their financial futures
- Inclusivity: Creating solutions that work for people from all walks of life
- Transparency: Operating with openness and honesty in all our practices
- Customer-Centric: Putting user needs at the forefront of our design and development processes
- Global Mindset: Building solutions that transcend borders and connect people worldwide