Show HN: Tanstaafl – Pay-to-inbox email on Bitcoin Lightning

4 hours ago

TANSTAAFL Mail introduces a new email system where senders pay satoshis (small Bitcoin units) to reach you, reducing spam.
Traditional email allows free messaging, leading to unlimited spam and scams with no cost to the sender.
With TANSTAAFL Mail, strangers must pay to email you, making spam economically unviable and rewarding your attention.
Friends can email for free if whitelisted, ensuring only meaningful messages reach your inbox.
Powered by Bitcoin Lightning Network, enabling instant, low-cost micropayments globally without intermediaries.
Self-custody ensures users control their earnings, with the ability to withdraw Bitcoin to personal wallets.
The platform emphasizes privacy, security, and user control, built by Bitcoiners for Bitcoiners.
TANSTAAFL Mail is positioned as a solution to reclaim inboxes from spam, valuing users' time and attention.
Available as a desktop app or web app, integrating easily with existing email services like Gmail.

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