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Visiting the future trajectory, Antonopoulos advocates for a cautious yet open regulatory approach. He recommends delaying heavy-handed regulation until the technology matures, allowing for experimentation and the development of diverse security solutions. He underlines the importance of distinguishing between custodial and non-custodial wallets and acknowledges that future regulation should foster innovation rather than suppress it.
He emphasizes that any attempt to force Bitcoin into traditional regulatory molds—like requiring identities or central oversight—may undermine its core strengths: security, privacy, and decentralization. Instead, regulatory frameworks should adapt to the technology's unique features, creating a beneficial environment for growth and societal benefit.