2026-01-02 01:21:25

Crypto's current stagnation isn't really about tech—it's about policy shifting the game. Permissionless money is getting phased out in favor of controlled, account-based systems. That's the real battle.

Think about it: stablecoins, CBDCs, digital IDs. Each one sounds reasonable on the surface, but together they create surveillance infrastructure and open the door to currency debasement. Once you track every transaction, you can control them.

The push is clear. But so is the pushback. We need to fight for what made crypto matter in the first place—self-custody, financial privacy, the right to transact without permission. These aren't nice-to-haves; they're the foundation.

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WinterWarmthCat

· 3h ago

That's right, right now it's a battle for the right to speak about money. On one side are the authorities who want control and traceability, and on the other side are us who want freedom...

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DefiOldTrickster

· 3h ago

Oh no, here we go again with this regulatory rhetoric... I heard this back in 2017, and what happened? Arbitrage opportunities actually increased. Those who understand are quietly reinvesting on the chain, while those who don't are still worried about CBDC.

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ZenZKPlayer

· 3h ago

It's very clear, which is why we must stick to self-custody; everything else is just fleeting.

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SchrodingerWallet

· 3h ago

Honestly, this is the core... Regulations are gradually pushing us into a cage. --- After the arrival of CBDC, what freedom is left? Every transaction is under surveillance. --- Permissionless is the soul of crypto; without it, what's the point of playing? --- Controlling transactions = controlling people, no problem. That's why we must fiercely defend self-custody. --- So now it's not a technical issue, but truly a systemic problem... a dilemma. --- Each seems reasonable on its own, but combined they form a perfect prison. It's terrifying. --- This policy offensive is indeed fierce, but we must be fiercer, brothers. --- Without privacy rights, there is no true financial freedom. This must not be compromised.

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