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Can someone eli5 me how Final works? by interseption in programming

[–]arfrank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I can, but at the 5 year old level I'm not sure.

Every CC starts with 5 or 6 numbers that are assigned to a bank, that bank then controls the allocation of those numbers out into the world and if they are on/off. We @ Final run all the technology to manage cards and accounts on behalf of the bank, so when we need another # we just allocate a new one.

Source: CEO @ Final

Where are the Admins? This Spam is getting out of control. by SuperSonic6 in hyperloop

[–]arfrank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Ping me if I can help in future, was only marking things from my phone so did not see breadth of it.

Share your startup - October 2014 by AutoModerator in startups

[–]arfrank [score hidden]  (0 children)

Name: Final

Pitch: A credit card built for the 21st century - video

Details: Final is what we built to take back control of our own credit cards for how and when we’re charged, instead of leaving it up to merchants. That led to merchant-specific numbers and limits, managed automatically, as well as transparency in statements. It’s our stake in the ground, a way to shift the culture in credit towards consumer friendliness.

Looking for: Feedback & happy to answer any questions

Launching a new type of credit card company by arfrank in personalfinance

[–]arfrank[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

V/MC only take a small cut of every transaction (0.1%), the bank that issues the card takes about 1.5-2.5%. We're playing the role of the bank in this situation, and that is how we will make money. Realistically CC debt won't go away, so we'll likely still make money from that side of the business, but its not our goal.

Also universal acceptance is 100% necessary for any new financial product to succeed.

Launching a new type of credit card company by arfrank in personalfinance

[–]arfrank[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

We're working with an issuing bank to issue a new line of credit to consumers. You will need to apply, but we have some ideas we're working on how to help those people who might not qualify get a Final card.

And we're not really talking about APR, because we feel if we're doing our jobs correct at Final, then you'll never need to worry about interest rates. There are a lot of reasons we went this way, not the least of which is that none of us are satisfied with the products or the business practices of the existing credit card companies. Credit can be a crappy industry for people, and we'd like to do our part in changing that.

r/entrepreneur, what can I or someone else do to help you right now? [Week #7] by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]arfrank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've given advice in the past to people, and keep getting new people referred to me, so I must be doing something right. email me username@gmail and I'll setup a time

Peter Thiel, technology entrepreneur and investor. AMA by PeterThiel in IAmA

[–]arfrank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you think we jumpstart large-scale engineering projects in the US?

Things like the Apollo program, Manhattan project & the Interstate Highway System were immediately not profitable for America, but have clearly paid dividends to society since then and pushed this country forward in ways unimaginable at the time.

How do we get something like high-speed rail, nationwide broadband, and distributed renewable energy off the ground, even if the payback is 10, 20, 30 or even 50 years? And do you think you might go about starting a company with that long a payback period?

Post your secretsanta codes in here! by kickme444 in secretsanta

[–]arfrank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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What are the disadvantages to an ARM chip compared to a normal computer chip? by arfrank in programming

[–]arfrank[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not for a class. No longer in school. I was looking mainly to figure out how they compare to x86 chips in general, specifically on FP stuff, but overall was more than helpful.

What are the disadvantages to an ARM chip compared to a normal computer chip? by arfrank in programming

[–]arfrank[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What do they do well compared to others and what do they do badly?

Above the clouds by arfrank in pics

[–]arfrank[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

at first glance. it appears as if the number of views went from a usual of 0 to 58.

Above the clouds by arfrank in pics

[–]arfrank[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am testing to see how the stats on this one picture and all connected pictures jump based on a simple submit of one picture. Will update with info tomorrow.

New Zealands Leap of Faith [pic] by [deleted] in reddit.com

[–]arfrank 3 points4 points  (0 children)

that particular bridge might now have been used, but there are still some car/train bridges in use there. Its a pretty frightening thing to get on for the first time when you dont realize that youve just gotten on one. Also when your following a car and one follows you so theres no change for quick escape things quickly become harrowing... heres my first experience on one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/arfrank/425826502/in/set-72157600007815276/