a dictator removing his competition is a scary prospect
As opposed to removing the competition by paying for propaganda and data manipulation?
I think it's a mistake to think that anyone is going about this any better.
(with its almost non-existent currency and huge economic strife/social upheaval)
Honestly that is the exact environment that crypto was meant to thrive in.
Just have to wait and see.
Agreed.
I believe there is no such thing as a benevolent despot anymore and have yet to see centralization of power result in anything good for the people or the planet. There is always hop I suppose!
The crypto move is probably more of a corporate play for the government rather than an empowerment of the little people but adoption is great no matter how you slice it.