seems like there are still ongoing efforts for digital currency aside from crypto and state-backed currencies.. OSS, this could be it.
> In order to enable you to make such contributions, we will award at least
> 676000 euro in small to medium-size R&D grants towards technology commons that
> empower users, and establish a new generation of privacy-friendly digital
> payments systems. The programme will run between now and November 2026, but
> budgets are limited — so grab your opportunity.
NGI TALER Privacy-preserving digital payments · HackerTrans
> In order to enable you to make such contributions, we will award at least > 676000 euro in small to medium-size R&D grants towards technology commons that > empower users, and establish a new generation of privacy-friendly digital > payments systems. The programme will run between now and November 2026, but > budgets are limited — so grab your opportunity.