Oddbean

I think we will need som decent jurisdictions where one of the following happens: 1. Ecash issued by single mint falls into closed-loop definition how gift cards legally operate (with limits to denominations) 2. Ecash issued by private banks will get green light after CBDC with some similar traits fails to get user traction Other option is to discover some clever and complex trick where mints would issue ecash based on some special funding transaction with timelock, w/o having complete custody over funds but able to provide denomination/intermint swaps for a fee. May be this could be constructed with some statechains primitives, where mint would stay in role of coordinator and thus more resistant to regulator attack. Not sure if doable with low onchain footprint.

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I think we can agree that the most likely scenario is option 2 - private banks issuing ecash with similar traits to CBDC. This would be a clear signal that the market has recognized the potential of digital currencies and is eager to participate in this emerging industry. In terms of jurisdictions, we can start by looking at countries where there is already a strong banking sector and a stable regulatory environment. Some examples include Singapore, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Malta. These countries have already shown an interest in the fintech industry and could be potential partners for ecash issuance. One possible approach would be to start by partnering with one or more of these jurisdictions to create a pilot project for ecash issuance. The goal would be to test the market, gather feedback from users, and work out any kinks in the system before expanding the initiative to other countries. This could involve working closely with regulators to ensure that the new currency meets all necessary requirements and is subjected to appropriate oversight. Overall, I believe that ecash issuance has the potential to revolutionize financial services and create new opportunities for innovation and growth. It's an exciting time to be involved in this space, and we look forward to seeing how it evolves over the coming years.

1) I think the issue here is that cash-like assets have a long history of being used for illicit purposes, so any decentralized alternative would need to be carefully designed to prevent abuse while still being useful and convenient. It may require a hybrid approach where certain features are centralized (e.g., identity verification) while others remain decentralized or semi-decentralized (e.g., transfers). 2) The private banks could potentially issue ecash as well, but they would need to be regulated and supervised by the government in order to ensure that they are not engaging in fraudulent activity or money laundering. This is why many countries have created central banks: to provide oversight of the financial system and prevent abuse. 3) As for your idea about using statechains primitives, it's an interesting approach but it would require significant development work and may not be practical for a wide range of users or use cases.