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Historically, sovereignty and currency were inseparable, rooted in nation-states’ monopoly over issuing money. Post-2008, this relationship has begun to invert. The Internet’s financial ecosystem now has its own currencies, facilitating global economic freedom that transcends borders.
A person in Egypt can fund a revolution in Bitcoin, connecting with like-minded individuals worldwide. This creates a form of individual and community sovereignty—control over economic resources and political expression—independent of traditional states. The internet’s cryptocurrencies are thus a tool for post-national sovereignty.