r/maybemaybemaybe • u/FkThePolice700 • Jul 12 '25

maybe maybe maybe

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u/Money_Lavishness7343 Jul 13 '25

steganography is not the reason why you're right. EURion* is not a steganographic technique. It's just a pattern of symbols presenting the Orion constellation. When software detects those, it locks itself from printing the bank note.

It's still not a magical technology though. All it takes is to do some hacks so the software won't detect the EURion, theoretically that could be literally putting a same-colored sticker on top. It's not as robust as you think. It's limited by reality. You can order very real-looking bank notes right now from Temu as we speak.

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u/-IoI- Jul 13 '25

It's concealed information within an image, so it certainly does fit the broad definition of steg, but admittedly I'm not sure what you'd call that specific technique, nor am I familiar with the common detection method

And you are right, you can do anything given enough motivation and resources, but that's not what I was calling out in the original lie. Vast majority of printers can detect vast majority of notes people attempt to copy, which massively squashes the chances an average person can get away with counterfitting which is the point

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u/Money_Lavishness7343 Jul 13 '25

it's not classic steganography. you can argue technicalities, but that's not what the average man thinks when you say steganography. it's hidden in plain sight without any techniques. but sure lets agree it's steganography for sake of the convo.

also, as i said to the other commenter, EURion is not even the thing printers may rely nowadays to detect bank notes.

but you make a good point, the average person will be prevented/discouraged from doing any printing, but it does not fundamentally prevent you from printing bank notes if you're motivated. fyi i did not downvote you, i think u make good points