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Analogously, the path for Bitcoin and open financial systems is seen as a similar journey—initially fragile and niche, yet gradually gaining acceptance as more people recognize its utility. The speakers stressed that building easy-to-use, low-cost self-custody solutions is vital. Failing to democratize access to private keys and secure wallets risks leaving many marginalized, or creating a new "second-class citizen" class that cannot fully participate in financial privacy.