Cryptocurrencies in their archetypal form operate via cryptographic arrangements, which inherently circumvent identification requirements. One core differentiator between a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and pre-existing digital currencies, such as bitcoin, is that a CBDC might conceivably be implemented to operate in tandem with a digital identity system.
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