While Chaum’s vision did fail during its time, now - that ecash can be deployed on top of Bitcoin - it offers new unique use cases not possible with other tech. Instantly confirmed micropayments due to ecash’s bearer instrument qualities is just one example.
Of course there are downsides, but it’s important to remember that there are no fool proof solutions in life, only trade offs.
Tony
npub10a…45ys7
2025-06-18 10:05:13
in reply to nevent1q…03xh
Author Public Key
npub10awzknjg5r5lajnr53438ndcyjylgqsrnrtq5grs495v42qc6awsj45ys7Published at
2025-06-18 10:05:13Event JSON
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