From 5ca0de7bf702c18d506c221e44c120ff3d6d7d16 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Christian Grothoff Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2015 12:20:59 +0200 Subject: offering split-perspectives as suggested by wachs Former-commit-id: d51349ef93a892ff6fb1c65cd5292c8e73fc0a62 --- investors.html | 46 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 46 insertions(+) (limited to 'investors.html') diff --git a/investors.html b/investors.html index 19ea21b6..53242236 100644 --- a/investors.html +++ b/investors.html @@ -121,6 +121,52 @@ o entrambi) per facilitare le transazioni.

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Taler as seen by the mint operator

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Taler aus Betreiberperspektive

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The mint operator primarily operates a Web service + portal and keeps databases with transaction details and + cryptographic proofs. Its operational expenses are thus related to + its interactions with the banking system and the operation of + the computing infrastructure, while its income is based on + transaction fees it may charge for the various interactions. + Key interactions of the mint include: +

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  1. Create a reserve based on an incoming + wire transfer from a customer.
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  5. Allow customers to withdraw (and refresh) + digital coins from their reserve.
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  9. Accept and validate deposits from merchants.
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  13. Execute wire transfers to merchants in + response to validated deposits.
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  17. Preserve and provide cryptographic proofs of + correct operation for audits by financial regulators.
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