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He highlights how, just as with cars and electricity, the accusations against bitcoin—labeling it as a tool for criminals, drug dealers, or hackers—are rooted more in fear and misunderstanding than in reality. In the early days, criminals often adopt new technology first, utilizing it for illicit purposes. Andreas reminds us that this trend is universal: criminals tend to be early adopters because they operate in high-risk, high-reward environments willing to exploit emergent tools.