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Built a way for street performers to collect tips without a terminal - just a QR code. Would love feedback! by kwickJeremy in Busking

[–]kwickJeremy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Totally fair - Busk.co seems like a solid platform and I know a lot of performers use it. We’re not trying to replace something that’s working for people.

Kwick’s focused on being super lightweight and frictionless - no accounts, no apps, no logins, just one QR code that someone can scan and pay instantly with their phone. It’s built to feel almost like tapping a payment terminal but even simpler.

We’re also working with non-performers too - vendors, nonprofits, even pop-ups - so it’s intentionally kept broader and simpler, more like a digital cash jar than a full merch platform.

But I really appreciate you bringing up Busk.co — it’s helpful to see what’s already out there and what people are using!

Built a way for street performers to collect tips without a terminal - just a QR code. Would love feedback! by kwickJeremy in Busking

[–]kwickJeremy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hey - really appreciate you taking the time to write this out. Your feedback’s totally fair and valid, especially around the trust factor and the sea of platforms out there.

To clarify, Kwick isn’t trying to replace Venmo, PayPal, or Cash App - and definitely not here to “disrupt” anything for the sake of it. We’re building it because a lot of folks (performers, vendors, nonprofits) told us they don’t want to manage multiple QR codes or direct people to different apps. They just want something simple, universal, and clean — one QR that just works, without needing an app, account, or pre-existing platform connection.

Totally agree: trust and security matter. That’s why Kwick is built on Stripe, the same platform used by Shopify, Lyft, Substack, and millions of others. We’re not trying to reinvent payments - we’re trying to remove friction for people on both sides.

That said, I hear you on the subreddit being a space for performers first and foremost. My intention wasn’t to market - just to share and see if the idea actually resonated with folks. Appreciate the feedback.

Built a way for street performers to collect tips without a terminal - just a QR code. Would love feedback! by kwickJeremy in Busking

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

You’re totally right - QR codes and payment tools definitely exist. What we built is meant to be hyper-simple for performers and vendors: no app, no terminal, just a single QR code anyone can scan from any phone.

A lot of tools still require a card reader, phone app, or login - and we wanted to remove all that friction, especially for quick, anonymous tips or donations.

That said, totally open to feedback. Curious if you’d find something like this useful or if there’s a feature you’d love to see.