Signal is working on a standalone version of Signal Desktop that does not require a mobile phone

I just realized, if Signal Desktop becomes a more stand-alone app rather than just an extension of the phone app, it would make it easier for them to allow payments via desktop app rather than having to through Google and Apple’s app store.

Specifically, it would make it easier for them to accept anonymous payments, the easiest one being selling gift cards in the Proxy Store and other privacy-friendly resellers like Cake Pay.