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Amidst these developments, Bitcoin is positioned as a critical "insurance" against systemic overreach. The decentralized, censorship-resistant nature of Bitcoin makes it an attractive store of value. It cannot be easily confiscated or controlled by governments, especially compared to traditional or central-bank-issued digital currencies.
The speaker pointed out recent protests and resistance to CBDCs—citing how PayPal's public revolt against censorship exemplifies the growing desire for financial sovereignty. As CBDCs could debase faster than fiat currencies and operate with opaque monetary policies, Bitcoin's scarcity and resilience make it the logical refuge for those wanting to preserve wealth outside government control.