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A central message: governments should stay out of Bitcoin’s way for at least five years. Overregulation or poorly informed laws could quash its innovation. The pace of technological progress means that Bitcoin and related cryptocurrencies will continue to evolve rapidly, with many startups experimenting with new features—privacy, smart contracts, and scaling solutions.
Andreas advocates democracy within Bitcoin: its open, participatory governance allows for disagreement, debates, and consensus—highlighting its strength against centralized systems that demand conformity and efficiency at the expense of freedom.