Chapter
Chat App Kik's Cryptocurrency Controversy
04:02 - 11:47 (07:45)
Kik's CEO plans to focus on getting millions of people to buy Kin to use the app, but the SEC is questioning the company's use of the cryptocurrency for fundraising.
Clips
Two people, Dr. and Azriel, have different experiences using Kik, but they both found that it's common for users to invite others to join and to provide false information during registration.
04:02 - 05:14 (01:12)
Summary
Two people, Dr. and Azriel, have different experiences using Kik, but they both found that it's common for users to invite others to join and to provide false information during registration.
ChapterChat App Kik's Cryptocurrency Controversy
Episode93: Kik
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Kik is an old instant messaging app that allows you to connect with people and join chat rooms with themes like regions and interests.
05:14 - 06:24 (01:10)
Summary
Kik is an old instant messaging app that allows you to connect with people and join chat rooms with themes like regions and interests. While it has the potential to be a good forum site, it is not well-maintained, leading to its darker side.
ChapterChat App Kik's Cryptocurrency Controversy
Episode93: Kik
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Kik made 98 million dollars from their initial sale of the Kin cryptocurrency as their team expanded rapidly, and their pitch to potential advertisers targeted teens.
06:24 - 09:25 (03:00)
Summary
Kik made 98 million dollars from their initial sale of the Kin cryptocurrency as their team expanded rapidly, and their pitch to potential advertisers targeted teens.
ChapterChat App Kik's Cryptocurrency Controversy
Episode93: Kik
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Kik's CEO has taken to a blog post and Twitter to respond with full-page ads in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.
09:30 - 11:47 (02:17)
Summary
Kik's CEO has taken to a blog post and Twitter to respond with full-page ads in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. In the blog post, he says that the complaint is wrong because Kin is a currency, not a security.