Wholesale vs Retail CBDC Taxonomy technology
Overview
The Wholesale vs Retail CBDC Taxonomy classifies central bank digital currencies based on their intended user base: wholesale CBDCs are restricted to financial institutions for interbank settlements and payment system efficiency, while retail CBDCs are accessible to the general public for everyday transactions. This distinction helps central banks design digital currencies tailored to specific monetary policy and financial stability objectives.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Wholesale vs Retail CBDC Taxonomy connects to 2 tracked entities, most strongly to Project Jura, Project Dunbar.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 2 of 2 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
contributed_to | Project Jura | 90% |
contributed_to | Project Dunbar | 89% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Wholesale vs Retail CBDC Taxonomy?
The Wholesale vs Retail CBDC Taxonomy classifies central bank digital currencies by user base: wholesale CBDCs are for financial institutions and interbank settlements, while retail CBDCs are for the general public's everyday transactions.
What is the difference between wholesale and retail CBDCs?
Wholesale CBDCs are restricted to financial institutions for interbank settlements and payment system efficiency, whereas retail CBDCs are accessible to the general public for everyday transactions.
Which projects contributed to the Wholesale vs Retail CBDC Taxonomy?
Project Jura and Project Dunbar contributed to the Wholesale vs Retail CBDC Taxonomy.