Cities, as a unit, can implement the new crypto-monetary technology better than a nation or state can, to improve resident involvement with decisions AND getting things done much faster. Reno, NV, as seen in this article, is starting to implement these ideas.
https://vitalik.ca/general/2021/10/31/cities.html
Because of yesterday's elections, people are paying close attention to this old system, hoping their outcome can make things better. But this existing system doesn't seem to do much anymore. It's about building something new--something like Crypto Cities, which moves things further away from politics.
Did you see the Minneapolis mayoral candidate who had a crypto platform?
Nate Atkins?