The latest paper by two "mainstream economists" working for the ECB has basically been predicted in 1988 already.

"The State will of course try to slow or halt the spread of this technology, citing national security concerns, use of the technology by drug dealers and tax evaders, and fears of societal disintegration."

It's once again mind-blowing how visionary the original cypherpunks were.

So instead of falling asleep over the ECB paper, read this: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/timothy-c-may-crypto-anarchist-manifesto