Will #Sikoba replace the banking system?

Sikoba is not a bank replacement, it is designed to bring #credit trading back to people alongside bank money.

In Germany, until a few decades ago, promissory notes (“Wechsel”) were routinely used by #SMEs - until bank credit became easily accessible.

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Do I need to have a bank account or cash to get started?

No, you do not need a bank account or cash. You can simply download #SikobaPay, find other users whom you know or already do #business with, and start accepting their #credit.

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How does the #SikobaPay determine user’s #creditworthiness?

Our users are strongly encouraged to grant #credit lines only to users (individuals & companies) they know and trust personally.

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#Sikoba is targeted at small #business owners, traders & artisans who do not necessarily know about #crypto. Our users will be interested in the functionalities rather than in the #blockchain aspect.

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What #technology stands behind #Sikoba?

Our approach focuses on usability, meaning that users do not necessarily need to know about private key management, as practical account recovery methods are available.

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Here is our latest #update!

We are now focusing entirely on the launch of the #Sikoba mainnet. Updates will be published ad hoc, instead of on a monthly basis.

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https://link.medium.com/p2vAyAJXEfb

What does the term #InformalEconomy mean? Do you know?

The informal economy also referred to as #GreyEconomy, is that part of the economy which is not governed by the state or any authority.

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What does the term #informalcredit mean? Do you know?

Informal credit means #transacting using promises of a future #payment or of a future offsetting transaction. This method has been used in #business for thousands of years, and remains an important means of financing and transacting for a large part of the world.

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What does the term local currency mean? Do you know?

#LocalCurrencies are currencies that circulate in a specific geographical area (e.g. a town, a city, an agglomeration). They work as complementary to an official, legal #currency. Accepted by local traders of all kinds, they give residents an incentive to shop locally and aim to promote #sustainabledevelopment.
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What are the advantages of introducing a #communitycurrency? Do you know?

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Can #blockchain and #DLT play a role in Community Currencies? What do you think?

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Is your community's access to #cash and #banking limited? #sikobaPay can help you do more #business together!

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https://youtu.be/ZvkGNWAUu84

#SikobaPay IOUs can help #entrepreneurs start their #business and make sales, especially in underbanked and #unbanked #communities.

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https://youtu.be/a6U0YeNJfJU

Credit conversion allows #SikobaPay users who do not know or trust each other to transact using #IOUs through trusted intermediaries. The most important rule is that users will only ever have credit exposure to those they have expressly chosen to #trust.

https://youtu.be/AQkar143isw

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Sikoba’s fuzzy clearing  mechanism enables tallying & offsetting of debts and credits on a rapid and ongoing basis. As a result, #money is only needed to repay residual balances rather than the full financial value of all trade. Therefore, much less money is needed for the same volume of trade.

https://youtu.be/DR8NyJl1Sjg

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SikobaPay app enables #savings groups to safely manage financial records, automate complex financial calculations and build a credit history. Developed with flexibility in mind, it can model various types of credit and saving mechanisms.
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In developing countries, individuals with limited access to formal financial services join #savings & credit groups in order to have a safety net in times of uncertainty. In this article, you’ll discover how these groups are operating in different parts of the world.

https://bit.ly/2W02zsr

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Since April, the #Sikoba project has faced several challenges which have impacted our planned timeline. Nevertheless, we have completed the development of #BekiPay, established cooperation with “Proyecto Banco Mujer” in Peru & prepared the ground to make #SikobaPay #decentralised.
http://tiny.cc/h6ljuz

Have a look at our November/December update, in which we share the details of our Peruvian partnership, the latest updates on #SikobaPay app development, and our future plans.
https://bit.ly/3qrozIx
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We’re happy to announce that the BekiPay app is officially live!

In cooperation with #Sikoba, De Kär launched an electronic version of the Beki - BekiPay, available for both Android & IOS devices.

https://www.facebook.com/AgricultureLU/videos/649056746278338/

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Hi everyone, just to say that while Sikoba is somewhat hibernating, BekiPay is doing well and being used for actual payments.