Hey, I've just been told in e-mail that my $200,000 figure for the Clipper keys (a tape or compilation of the ones that are held in escrow) is way too low, probably by two orders of magnitude. Maybe so, as having these keys could mean a lot. But my point is that nearly any such figure will represent an incredible temptation. Such is the risk of any centralized system in which a master key (or set of escrowed keys) unlocks such valuable information. And my point is that just the _rumor_ of such a black market may be enough to destroy what little confidence in Clipjack already exists. So, let the bidding begin! (But don't send your bids to me, personally.) --Tim May -- .......................................................................... Timothy C. May | Crypto Anarchy: encryption, digital money, tcmay@netcom.com | anonymous networks, digital pseudonyms, zero 408-688-5409 | knowledge, reputations, information markets, W.A.S.T.E.: Aptos, CA | black markets, collapse of governments. Higher Power:2**859433 | Public Key: PGP and MailSafe available.