OK. So what does Digital Cash bring ?
Digital money instead of paper money. Easier handling of "cash". The electronic "wallet" which Emperor Bill took pains to explain in the "Road ahead". Smart Cards. And many more gizmos.

Mondex - the largest (?) player in this market. If you visit this site, be sure to read the Mondex Card FAQ.

Tamper Resistance [of Smart Cards]: A Cautionary Note

Electronic Commerce Weekly: Internet World Weekly Feature by Michael Killen on various aspects of Electronic Commerce, especially transactions. Issues covered include Growth of Electronic Commerce, Banks and Payments Business, Smart Cards, Credit Cards, etc. Access the archive of articles to date at.

Future Cash (Computerworld, Dec. 23, 1996) The author talks about the future of currency. Barter system to coins to currency notes to Credit Cards - now we have digital money leading us into the new era of digital economy. While the credit card companies are expected to better the encryption standards to facilitate transactions, and Smart cards coming on in a big way, things in the finance world are poised for a change - and how !!

The Future of Money This is a Business Week Cover story that talks about the emergence of Electronic Payment Systems. Also talks about the advantages and how this promises to facilitate spending.

Here Comes E-Money! Here Comes Everybody Talks about the creation of Electronic Currency, based on Ubiquity, Standards, and Encryption. It also talks about the future applications of information technologies and the ramifications of digital money for the world government's financial control.

Electronic Payment Mechanisms Talks about the various E-Payment mechanisms.

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