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He pointed out that attempts to ban Bitcoin often push users towards more clandestine or peer-to-peer methods, like bribery or illicit channels. Ultimately, “money is expression and speech,” protected by law in many democracies, making total suppression practically futile.
Future Societies and Technological Challenges
Looking at shorter and longer-term future trends, Antonopoulos was cautious about predictions beyond 30–40 years, citing the unpredictable nature of technological and political evolution.
He highlighted that the world is changing rapidly, with governments and corporations now operating in the “cloud,” not just on physical land. A new “geopolitical layer” is emerging, where global digital communities are the new power centers—possibly superseding traditional states.