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Notably, some candidates recognize that supporting crypto—an industry rooted in concepts of privacy, decentralization, and individual sovereignty—can significantly expand voter bases. Embracing crypto could be a strategic move for politicians seeking to appeal to pro-technology, pro-finance constituencies.
From a broader perspective, crypto’s origins are inherently political, rooted in the cypherpunk movement advocating for increased privacy and individual freedoms in the digital space. Satoshi Nakamoto’s Genesis Block included a political message, cementing the deep connection between cryptography and activism.