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<p><strong>The European Central Bank is making good progress on the testing of the digital euro, a pilot launch could be around the corner.</strong></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="completing-the-prototyping-phase">Completing the Prototyping Phase</h2>
<p>The European Central Bank (ECB) has <a href="https://www.ecb.europa.eu/pub/pdf/other/ecb.prototype_summary20230526~71d0b26d55.en.pdf?1de0a9294f785fcbe59e163bd079fc23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">finished</a> the prototyping phase for the digital euro, moving closer to a potential pilot launch. The exercise involved creating a settlement engine and testing different payment scenarios with five user interfaces. The settlement engine, named N€XT, demonstrated its ability to support various transactions while prioritizing user privacy.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="progress-and-findings-of-the-prototyping-phase">Progress and Findings of the Prototyping Phase</h2>
<p>During an eight-month period from July 2022 to February 2023, the ECB explored different designs for the digital euro and its integration with existing payment systems. The prototypes focused on specific use cases such as person-to-person payments, payments in shops, and e-commerce transactions.<br />
Private firms <a href="https://walletinvestor.com/magazine/ripple-is-helping-to-create-the-digital-euro" target="_blank" rel="noopener">collaborated</a> in developing the settlement engine and user interfaces. The N€XT settlement engine, based on a widely used data model, showed promise in handling diverse transactions while ensuring user privacy.<br />
Offline payments, which do not require third-party intervention or network connectivity, were also tested to accommodate various user needs.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We work hand in hand for the twin transition.</p>
<p>The euro is now the currency of choice for sustainable finance and Europe is the largest issuer of green bonds in the world.</p>
<p>Today we are also working on a digital version of the euro, to complement our coins and banknotes. <a href="https://t.co/F8ec6kzt55">pic.twitter.com/F8ec6kzt55</a></p>
<p>— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) <a href="https://twitter.com/vonderleyen/status/1661452934079565839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="next-steps-and-considerations">Next Steps and Considerations</h2>
<p>The prototypes provided valuable insights for future work on the digital euro. Areas for improvement and exploration include performance optimization, alternative technologies, cross-currency payments, dispute management, and fraud prevention.<br />
The UTXO transaction format used in the prototypes demonstrated flexibility and scalability, supporting different transaction types with a common message format. It also showed that conditional payments can be implemented without relying on smart contracts.<br />
The ECB remains committed to further exploration and refinement to ensure the token&#8217;s readiness and security in the short to medium term (five to seven years). This includes evaluating performance optimization options and alternative technologies.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Exploring the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/digitaleuro?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#digitaleuro</a>&#8216;s potential adoption, Cristiano Giordano&#8217;s article discusses key success factors and challenges, urging careful <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ECB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ECB</a> planning.<a href="https://t.co/UbZlrSrUOg">https://t.co/UbZlrSrUOg</a></p>
<p>— Digital Euro Association (@DigiEuro) <a href="https://twitter.com/DigiEuro/status/1660888295432417281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="approaching-the-digital-euro-pilot-launch">Approaching the Digital Euro Pilot Launch</h2>
<p>The conclusion of the prototyping phase marks a significant step towards the potential pilot launch of the digital euro. It ensures that central bank money remains accessible in an increasingly digital age. The ECB&#8217;s dedication to refining the digital euro based on the findings of the exercise demonstrates their commitment to getting it right.<br />
The progress of the token will be closely observed as Europe moves forward in implementing a central bank digital currency.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="summary">Summary</h2>
<p>The European Central Bank has concluded the prototyping phase for the digital euro, taking significant steps towards a potential pilot launch. The exercise involved creating a settlement engine and testing different payment scenarios with user interfaces. The prototypes demonstrated interoperability and privacy features, while offline transactions posed challenges. The ECB remains committed to refining the token for short-term readiness. The progress of the digital euro is closely monitored as it shapes the future of payments in an increasingly digital era.</p>

The European Central Bank Concludes Prototyping for Digital Euro

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