ECache
Encyclopedia
eCache is an anonymous bank
operating through interfaces in the Tor
network. The bank issues cryptographic certificates, digital bearer certificates, that can be exchanged among the bank's users. The certificates can be bought and sold for real money through the bank. The owners and operators of the bank are unknown, and the bank is said to operate outside the laws of any country. The name eCache was suggested by Steven Schear to eCache's operators from a prior bearer digital money venture.
Anonymous internet banking
Anonymous Internet banking is the proposed use of strong financial cryptography to make electronic bank secrecy possible. The bank issues currency in the form of electronic tokens that can be converted on presentation to the bank to some other currency...
operating through interfaces in the Tor
Tor (anonymity network)
Tor is a system intended to enable online anonymity. Tor client software routes Internet traffic through a worldwide volunteer network of servers in order to conceal a user's location or usage from someone conducting network surveillance or traffic analysis...
network. The bank issues cryptographic certificates, digital bearer certificates, that can be exchanged among the bank's users. The certificates can be bought and sold for real money through the bank. The owners and operators of the bank are unknown, and the bank is said to operate outside the laws of any country. The name eCache was suggested by Steven Schear to eCache's operators from a prior bearer digital money venture.
Currencies supported
- COW — A dummy currency that is used only for testing the system. The currency is copied from the predecessor Yodelbank.
- GG — A currency that is backed by gold. One GG is worth one gram of gold.
Operators accepting GG
- Metropipe — An Internet service providerInternet service providerAn Internet service provider is a company that provides access to the Internet. Access ISPs directly connect customers to the Internet using copper wires, wireless or fiber-optic connections. Hosting ISPs lease server space for smaller businesses and host other people servers...
that has specialized in anonymity.
See also
- Anonymous internet bankingAnonymous internet bankingAnonymous Internet banking is the proposed use of strong financial cryptography to make electronic bank secrecy possible. The bank issues currency in the form of electronic tokens that can be converted on presentation to the bank to some other currency...
- Crypto-anarchismCrypto-anarchismCrypto-anarchism expounds the use of strong public-key cryptography to bring about privacy and freedom. It was described by Vernor Vinge as a cyberspatial realization of anarchism. Crypto-anarchists aim to create cryptographic software that can be used to evade prosecution and harassment while...
- BitcoinBitcoinBitcoin is a decentralized, peer-to-peer network over which users make transactions that are tracked and verified through this network. The word Bitcoin also refers to the digital currency implemented as the currency medium for user transactions over this network...
- itex CorporationItex CorporationItex Corporation is an American company that provides a marketplace for cashless business transactions. The firm specializes in information technology and electronic funds transfer lifecycle management in an emerging niche market of cashless payment between firms...
External links
- An eCache interface — It is only accessible if you have configured your browser for access through the Tor-network.
- Website on eCache
- DGC Magazine Interview with eCache's operators