Abstract: Certain embodiments contemplate a computer-implemented method of enabling a value exchange between users of a SNS which functions within the confines of the SNS. Certain embodiments comprise an application which creates at least an interface to the value exchange system, a means for registration to enable users to register with the value exchange system, a means for receiving at the value exchange system, a value exchange transaction between a first user and a second user, wherein the users are members of a same internet-based social network and the value exchange system makes use of the internet-based social network account identifiers of the respective users to enable the communication of value exchange transactions between the users. The application may also create a value exchange means for debiting from or crediting to the value exchange system account of first and second users.

Abstract: Certain embodiments contemplate a computer-implemented method of enabling a value exchange between users of a SNS which functions within the confines of the SNS. Certain embodiments comprise an application which creates at least an interface to the value exchange system, a means for registration to enable users to register with the value exchange system, a means for receiving at the value exchange system, a value exchange transaction between a first user and a second user, wherein the users are members of a same internet-based social network and the value exchange system makes use of the internet-based social network account identifiers of the respective users to enable the communication of value exchange transactions between the users. The application may also create a value exchange means for debiting from or crediting to the value exchange system account of first and second users.