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Andreas contends that blockchain technology is a means to an end, not an end in itself. Its real value lies in enabling open, censorship-resistant, and coercion-resistant systems—particularly relevant in an era increasingly dominated by digital money.
He foresees a future where digital transactions will largely replace physical cash, making the nature of money central to societal and political debates. The critical issue, he claims, is whether this digital economy will enable surveillance and control or preserve privacy and individual freedoms.