Augur & BanknoteQueen
Hey, I've been tracing the evolution of banknote security features over centuries—care to help me model their future trajectory?
Sure thing. Think of it as layers of increasing complexity. Right now we have ink tricks, watermarks, metallic threads. Next step is micro‑text and nanostructures that only show under a microscope. After that, embedded micro‑chips or RFID that can be scanned for authenticity in seconds. Even further, DNA or polymer signatures that change colour under UV, or a unique “digital fingerprint” that syncs with a blockchain ledger. So the trend is from visual to digital to biometric‑like identifiers, each step adding a level of complexity that makes counterfeiting exponentially harder.
Nice outline—just remember that each new layer of “sophistication” invites a new set of counterfeits, and sometimes the old tricks still win. What’s the most stubborn feature you’ve seen survive a century of advances?