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In the long term, some of these currencies will serve as mediums for online communities, groups, and shared interests across borders, forming "cosmopolitan" currencies not confined to nations. This development represents a fundamental shift from the monopoly of traditional money to a landscape of multiple, choice-driven monetary species.
Antonopoulos explains that the primary driver of this evolution is the inherent decentralization of Bitcoin—creating a system free from centralized control, monopoly, or government interference. Unlike traditional money, which is centrally managed and often subject to manipulation, these new forms of currency thrive on individual choice and networked power.