> (2) I'm okay with services that add value making a profit.

At the current time, proponents of eCash are somehow thinking very altruistically and they sort think people are going to run mints for free for friends / family. I'm doubtful if it works out like that.

Regardless, the simple way to protect yourself from debasement is to "dip in / dip out" of eCash....that is don't hold it for more than a few days....it should just be a "transactional currency" and not something you hold. This way any secret debasement will not affect you during that short period.



freetx

Did not know this, thanks for the info. My first thoughts: (1) there's a tradeoff for everything (TINSTAAFL) and (2) I'm okay with services that add value making a profit. It's best if things are up front and clear though (as you suggest they're not right now).