In the first two parts of this series on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), I have focused on why central banks are looking into launching digital currencies and the trade-offs that have to be made to launch one.
It is true. It will be a security risk we will have to live with. Going forward, seems like the mainstream adoption of CBDC will be a reality. Hence, which are the risks that a country will face if it do not embrace CBDC?
It is still a month away, but after my summer break I will publish a note in people’s unwillingness to give up cash. I think I geoduck get CBDC is possible but not a must m. Countries that opt out of doing so will not face a backlash.
The case for a CDBC based on a blockchain doesn't make much sense. If you want a digital currency controlled by a central bank, you can make it using conventional tech. You don't need blockchains. Blockchains technology is needed to run a decentralized no trust network. The bitcoin blockchain is a slow, resource intensive, distributed database. If you want a centralized database, there is no need for it.
Based on everything I've read, it sounds like a CDBC would basically be a government controlled savings account. It'd probably be built with conventional technology, with standard ways to recover your account if you lose access.
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It is true. It will be a security risk we will have to live with. Going forward, seems like the mainstream adoption of CBDC will be a reality. Hence, which are the risks that a country will face if it do not embrace CBDC?
It is still a month away, but after my summer break I will publish a note in people’s unwillingness to give up cash. I think I geoduck get CBDC is possible but not a must m. Countries that opt out of doing so will not face a backlash.
Thanks for the prompt reply. As always, I will be waiting for your coming publication. Regards!
The case for a CDBC based on a blockchain doesn't make much sense. If you want a digital currency controlled by a central bank, you can make it using conventional tech. You don't need blockchains. Blockchains technology is needed to run a decentralized no trust network. The bitcoin blockchain is a slow, resource intensive, distributed database. If you want a centralized database, there is no need for it.
Based on everything I've read, it sounds like a CDBC would basically be a government controlled savings account. It'd probably be built with conventional technology, with standard ways to recover your account if you lose access.
Great article Joachim, super!