Nice thoughts as usual @intelliguy.
"Realize that decentralization, and open market competition and innovation are the only true methods that have a possible chance of leading us into a sustainable 22nd Century period."
Taking the long long view with the 22nd century huh?
....it's approaching faster than we all think. I fully believe government is watching how decentralized systems can work in the general populace so they can find certain things that evolve and work. They may use those things globally with "decentralized, trustless" countries... for the next world government in some fashion.