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Australia’s Central Bank Unveils ETH-Based CBDC Pilot Program

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The Australian Central Bank has sent shockwaves through the financial realm by unveiling a pioneering pilot program for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), founded on the Ethereum blockchain. Boasting a suite of cutting-edge features such as direct control, programmability, and atomic settlement, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) CBDC initiative is making waves in the crypto community. Partnering with the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC), the central bank embarked on this blockchain exploration.

The RBA took a giant leap forward with the release of a comprehensive 44-page research paper, meticulously delving into the attributes and potential applications of the Australian CBDC. An underlying motive behind this initiative was to actively engage with industry stakeholders within an operational framework to harness the true potential of the pilot CBDC.

Drawing attention from major players in the cryptocurrency arena, including Binance, Ripple, Stellar, and traditional financial powerhouse JPMorgan, the Reserve Bank’s pilot project gained substantial traction. Throughout the program, the central bank injected over half a million dollars into the CBDC ecosystem. At the project’s culmination, all CBDC units were redeemed, marking the end of the experiment.

Prominent crypto lawyer Bill Morgan weighed in on the development, stating, “I think this is a wholesale CBDC but if you follow the Reserve Bank’s documents you just eventually arrive at Project Dunbar and the BIS, the Central Bank of Malaysia and the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and multi-CBDC shared settlement platform prototypes.”

The CBDC, carefully denominated in Australian dollars down to the smallest fraction, did not offer any interest on holdings. While it showcased advanced features like atomic settlement – a seamlessly integrated settlement process – and the empowerment of holders with direct control sans intermediaries, the pilot CBDC had its limitations.

Notably, the platform did not support the deployment of smart contracts or other blockchain-based code, somewhat restricting its versatility. Moreover, direct issuance or transfer to third-party platforms was beyond its capabilities. Nevertheless, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s audacious exploration into the convergence of blockchain and national currency signifies a remarkable stride toward the digital frontier.

The successful completion of this CBDC pilot is poised to influence the trajectory of digital currency adoption globally, casting a spotlight on Ethereum’s potential to reshape traditional financial frameworks. As the CBDC landscape evolves, its impact will be felt far beyond the shores of Australia, potentially heralding a new era of interconnected digital finance.

The post Australia’s Central Bank Unveils ETH-Based CBDC Pilot Program appeared first on BitcoinWorld.

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