IP logging is pretty standard practice but I can't say I'm a fan of the overall amount of data collection corpos do in general, even if it's coming from our company GameStop.
I mean yeah there's some privacy issues. But it opens up a huge range of utility for nft's. Local deals, location dependant nft's, integration with other dapps, etc.
The difference between this policy and other policies is that individual investors will own the company, therefor I have a voice that will be heard by a board that has the shareholders best interest in mind, and if you don’t believe that, go look at the turn around plan that was initiated a year ago, oh yeah and look at the balance sheet, you’ll learn about something new called negative debt… Happy Turkenburg!
Quick question. Does a VPN randomly generate an IP address over and over again? I still don't know how it really works but this was my understanding of it. Problem is if that is what it does I'm positive there is some sort of reverse engineering software that can backtrack to the original IP address. Am I mistaken?
Does the gamestop wallet or loopring wallet do the same thing? The people on CC are claiming that the gamestop wallet collects IP addresses as well, but I have no idea whether they do or not
I don't think you need to transfer anything. Gamestop wallet and metamask use the same seed system (dunno what the correct term is). Just use your metamask seed phrase in the Gamestop 'recover wallet' option. You can then use both wallets simultaneously.
No need to transfer inventory! You can just recover your MetaMask address in the GameStop wallet with your MetaMask seed phrase. In the app go over to profile, tap the wallet name at top above your address. You should see two options, add another wallet and import wallet. Adding another wallet just creates an additional wallet address, but tap import wallet and you will be able to enter your MetaMask seed phrase! Make it your active wallet in that same screen.
Because people value privacy in the crypto/web3 space, and metamask is the most popular wallet out there, so there might be a lot of people who will switch to other wallets for more privacy
I’m afraid that will become the norm as governments force companies to gather some info from users, the real solution is self sovereign identity which will give users control over their data and give us a choice on what we want to share with companies while staying compliant.
I mean. This is just FUD against metamask. It's not metamask that will track IPs, but Infura which is the default ETH RPC... Just change the RPC and it's a non-story.
If on the same chain, a wallet is a wallet is a wallet. Meaning, if you have two wallet apps that operate on the same chain (for example, Metamask and GameStop Wallet), and they use the same seed phrase config (12 words, 18 words, 24 words, etc.), you should be able to simply use the seed phrase from one wallet, and "recover" to the other wallet app. The wallet address exists on the blockchain, the wallet apps are merely the way you interact with the assets held within.
The best part is how they can’t just step up their product quality (which is the only real way to win for them). No matter the rivals of Gamestop, all of them just piss on their customers.
I had issues with Metamask breaking functionality of some websites. Switched to Gamestop Wallet on it's release. Haven't looked back. The Gamestop Wallet wins hands down. Now it's on iOS is the cherry on the cake.
the second polygon network works on gamestop wallet, ill never use metamask ever again. i don't prefer polygon over loopring, i've just existed there and have a lot of nfts on it.
I am not big into crypto, but I was holding a couple eth + some random stupid coins in metamask from b4 GS wallet came out & my LRC + a couple NFT'S in my GS wallet... well looks like everything is heading over to my GS wallet after this news
Kinda wish I could use my first wallet I had when the website beta was first up. That’s connected to my Trust/MetaMask and I can’t even get those two to be connected to the iOS wallet app. Tried everything. If anyone can help please I need an adult
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Might want to review the GameStop Wallet’s privacy policy.
IP logging is pretty standard practice but I can't say I'm a fan of the overall amount of data collection corpos do in general, even if it's coming from our company GameStop.
Excellent point
I feel like this should be higher up
thanks!
They can have my first born honestly
I mean yeah there's some privacy issues. But it opens up a huge range of utility for nft's. Local deals, location dependant nft's, integration with other dapps, etc.
The difference between this policy and other policies is that individual investors will own the company, therefor I have a voice that will be heard by a board that has the shareholders best interest in mind, and if you don’t believe that, go look at the turn around plan that was initiated a year ago, oh yeah and look at the balance sheet, you’ll learn about something new called negative debt… Happy Turkenburg!
You raise an excellent point, but the "fuck no" should have happened when examining any closed source wallet.
Suddenly everybody is cool with it 🤣
ThAt Is BulLiSh FoR gAmEsToP
laughs in VPN
You know the police can trace where you are even if you use a VPN right ?
Quick question. Does a VPN randomly generate an IP address over and over again? I still don't know how it really works but this was my understanding of it. Problem is if that is what it does I'm positive there is some sort of reverse engineering software that can backtrack to the original IP address. Am I mistaken?
Does the gamestop wallet or loopring wallet do the same thing? The people on CC are claiming that the gamestop wallet collects IP addresses as well, but I have no idea whether they do or not
Gamestop wallet privacy policy says they collect IPs and a ton of other info.
Not saying they do, but per their user agreements, they're able to.
Before anyone wastes ETH or LRC on transaction fees...
Great tip!!!
This hadn't occurred to me- thanks so much for the tip 💜💜
Hopefully a good percentage of their user base transfers to a different 'highly rated' wallet
Already done and deleted MetaMask 🙏💜
This seems insane. What reason could they realistically argue that they need your IP address?
Waiting for the android app!
GameStops can track you too
Right, then. I've been procrastinating, but I guess it's time.
I don't think you need to transfer anything. Gamestop wallet and metamask use the same seed system (dunno what the correct term is). Just use your metamask seed phrase in the Gamestop 'recover wallet' option. You can then use both wallets simultaneously.
No need to transfer inventory! You can just recover your MetaMask address in the GameStop wallet with your MetaMask seed phrase. In the app go over to profile, tap the wallet name at top above your address. You should see two options, add another wallet and import wallet. Adding another wallet just creates an additional wallet address, but tap import wallet and you will be able to enter your MetaMask seed phrase! Make it your active wallet in that same screen.
GameStop records your IP as well. This post is unnecessary fud.
But why?
Where's the money, Lebowski
Because people value privacy in the crypto/web3 space, and metamask is the most popular wallet out there, so there might be a lot of people who will switch to other wallets for more privacy
Before you criticize Metamask read the extensive automatic data collection done by Gamestop wallet and associated software.
I did not criticize, i just said it might be bullish
Wut meta mask ?
This post is dumb. GameStop’s wallet can do this as well according to
Why GME?
https://twitter.com/WhaleChart/status/1595756738208227332?t=-mcYczFCUeIa3Fw6VApbQQ&s=19
I’m afraid that will become the norm as governments force companies to gather some info from users, the real solution is self sovereign identity which will give users control over their data and give us a choice on what we want to share with companies while staying compliant.
I mean. This is just FUD against metamask. It's not metamask that will track IPs, but Infura which is the default ETH RPC... Just change the RPC and it's a non-story.
I have no idea, what do you mean with eth rpc? Could this happen to GME wallet as well or is it different?
How do you get Gamestop wallet not to track our IP ?
how do i change the rpc?
not to be that ape ... but does this not happen with every site? the IP must be shown or not?
No not in the crypto/web3 world, especially with crypto wallets, people value privacy.
Am i regarded how do i transfer nfts to my gamestop wallet from meta mask
If on the same chain, a wallet is a wallet is a wallet. Meaning, if you have two wallet apps that operate on the same chain (for example, Metamask and GameStop Wallet), and they use the same seed phrase config (12 words, 18 words, 24 words, etc.), you should be able to simply use the seed phrase from one wallet, and "recover" to the other wallet app. The wallet address exists on the blockchain, the wallet apps are merely the way you interact with the assets held within.
Rip
How do I transfer NFTs linked to my MetaMask wallet to GME wallet?
Long Live Loopring 💙
It's all coming together.
It really is
Alright moving my LRC away from Metamask :)
Is anyone bullish on crypto in general at this point?
Maximum jacked
welp time to transfer
Thanks for the reminder, I still had meta installed on chrome… 🗑️
Nice.. uninstalled!
Can I move my Ethereum from MetaMask to the GameStop wallet? I have no idea how any of this works.
What the fuck is wrong with people! Do they not understand the concept of privacy
RIP
GameStop wallet going to be my new Cummies bag holder
Whenever you see things like this make sure you comment and spread the word about how awesome the GameStop wallet is
Gamestop wallet also collects your IP. If anyone worried about that they would already be on a hardware wallet anyways.
So imagine not understanding what public means in a public blockchain network….
Damn. I thought that was unusual_whales with a new profile pic repping the purple ring.
This just reminded me of deleting my coinbase account.
The best part is how they can’t just step up their product quality (which is the only real way to win for them). No matter the rivals of Gamestop, all of them just piss on their customers.
I had issues with Metamask breaking functionality of some websites. Switched to Gamestop Wallet on it's release. Haven't looked back. The Gamestop Wallet wins hands down. Now it's on iOS is the cherry on the cake.
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand it is uninstalled.
Oh... I'm done metamask. Thanks for the heads up!
the second polygon network works on gamestop wallet, ill never use metamask ever again. i don't prefer polygon over loopring, i've just existed there and have a lot of nfts on it.
So long metamask
Can’t find the tweet but the devs said they don’t actually need the IP and will discontinue tracking with an update next week.
Consensys…. rofl. what a fitting name for a company youd. probably disagree everything they do with…
Great timing!
How to close MetaMask account? /s
Can we transfer to gamestop wallet ?
I'm excused by my boomer-age 🥳 so please help me understand why collecting IPs in this case is bad. I'm not trolling, just trying to learn :)
Bye bye then.
LMAO I’d love to know the “reason” they’re doing this
Stop trying to make crypto, fiat 🤣
Moved everything I have from MetaMask to Loopring wallet…fully decentralized now.
I respectfully disagree
I always use VPN when i log in MetaMask
I typically have vpn on but yeah damn not on my iPhone
Most good VPN will have an app also.
Maybe we could push for gme wallet to update their policy as they collect much more
I am not big into crypto, but I was holding a couple eth + some random stupid coins in metamask from b4 GS wallet came out & my LRC + a couple NFT'S in my GS wallet... well looks like everything is heading over to my GS wallet after this news
Relatedly, if you’re not already using a VPN, you should.
I stopped using MetaMask when loopring came out
Data shmata who cares lol.
Dont forget there’s plenty of other wallets to use so this means nothing really
You guys seem to fail to see how useless an IP address is. Unless you are planning a targeted attack, who cares who has your IP?
Promptly deleted my app extension
I'm certain that the GameStop wallet is also using Infura by consensus. It's essentially the only way to use Ethereum at all.
I'm going to change to whatever wallet doesn't do this. Defeats the whole purpose of defi
Kinda wish I could use my first wallet I had when the website beta was first up. That’s connected to my Trust/MetaMask and I can’t even get those two to be connected to the iOS wallet app. Tried everything. If anyone can help please I need an adult
uninstalled..
Question!