eCash / Chaumian eCash
Cryptography● Common
A digital cash system invented by David Chaum using blind signatures to create untraceable tokens. The mint signs tokens without seeing their content; tokens can be verified as valid without linking to issuance. Used in Fedimint and Cashu.
Technical Notes
User creates token T, blinds as T' = T·r^e (RSA) or T' = T + r·G (EC), mint signs blind token, user unblinds signature. Mint verifies signature on redemption but cannot link to issuance. Double-spend prevention requires mint database.
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Created:1/3/2026by System