Yes and communities and networks of merchants (e.g. Sogdians) ensured trust and fidelity in delivery of goods and money. A remnant of the Silk Road is the conti

Yes and communities and networks of merchants (e.g. Sogdians) ensured trust and fidelity in delivery of goods and money. A remnant of the Silk Road is the continuing practice of 'hawala': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawala https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawala