hey @sitting at an airport bar I'm about to tell someone what to do anyway theres a lot to unpack here but basically, i think you should be prepared for adversarial circumstances instead of saying "dishonest people fail" they only fail if we have anticipated and are prepared. assuming success guarantees failure. they are NOT going to stop trying to steal the value created by the vast majority of the population just because Bitcoin exists.

I am personally ready. I'll keep them honest with my node, my weapons, my miner and my secure keys. But I also understand that most people will not be like me, and for them, having access to money which cannot be inflated (even through a custodian or a government service) is a huge benefit to both me and them. I'm just not sure what there is to be upset or worried about. Six months ago we were watching friends be threatened with jail time and businesses being forced to close. Would it really be better if the government continued to treat bitcoin like a tool for criminals which normal people shouldn't touch?