This central point of failure presents significant vulnerabilities for both the operators and users of eCash. Primarily, the utilization of eCash in illicit activities such as those on Dark Net Markets positions these systems as prime targets for law enforcement crackdowns. Such actions not only threaten the continuity of the service but also pose a high operational risk for the entities running these mints. The strategies that might be employed to mitigate these risks, including federation or the use of anonymity tools, do not sufficiently diminish the dangers faced by the operators nor the financial security of the users.

Moreover, the anonymity provided to mint operators as a shield against law enforcement scrutiny simultaneously introduces an element of risk to the users of eCash. Without transparency regarding the operators' identities, users are left vulnerable to potential fraudulent schemes such as rug pulls. In scenarios where operators decide to abscond with user funds, the anonymity that once served as protection becomes a facilitator of criminal activity. This dual-edged sword of anonymity thus exacerbates the risks inherent in centralized eCash systems, making them susceptible to both external legal pressures and internal threats of betrayal.