Digital Currency

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Definition

Digital Currency is any form of Money that is implemented on digital devices (programmable silicon based transistors)


Issues and Challenges

  • Data Privacy of transactions
  • Interoperability with other monetary / financial systems
  • Compliance with applicable rules and regulations (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Performance and Scalability (number of transactions, speed of transactions)
  • Operational Robustness / Resilience to meet fluctuating demand for services

See Also