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Chapter 2: Digital Currency, Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency

      https://doi.org/10.1142/9789813238640_0002Cited by:5
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      Abstract:

      The following sections are included:

      • Evolution of Digital Currency as Alternative Currency

      • eCash and Other Pioneer Cryptocurrencies

      • Bitcoin

      • Benefits and Risks

      • Impact of the Digital Currency Revolution

      • Conditions for Future Success

      • Conclusion and Prospects

      • Appendix: More Technical Concepts

      • References and Further Readings