Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

Nice execution. I saw several pitches for unifying cards while working for a VC.

As a consumer I have a few suggestions:

1. Make the card switch/activation button detect the fingerprint of the owner. (The merchant or waiter sliding the card could press the button accidentally and switch to a different card)

2. Show me that a tap-scanning tool can't take the data for all of my cards. (from hackers to accidental taps)

3. Can a magnet disable this card?

4. What happens if someone steals my coin? Can I disable it remotely with the app? Can it happen automatically?

Good luck!



3 and 4 were answered in their FAQ - a stronger than average electro magnet will break Coin, and Coin is automatically disabled when it's out of range of your phone.




Consider applying for YC's Summer 2026 batch! Applications are open till May 4

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: