A central bank digital currency (CBDC) is one that is issued by a central bank rather than a commercial bank. As with real banknotes and coins, it is a liability of the central bank and denominated in the national currency. CBDCs are distinct from virtual money and cryptocurrencies in that they are or would be issued by a government.
In short, a CBDC could be seen as the opposite of something like a DeFi project which aims to create a decentralized financial environment whilst CBDC technology is centrally controlled.
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