According to recent research, the world's billionaires hold an increasingly outsized grip on political power—and their wealth keeps growing. This concentration of resources and influence raises questions about how money shapes policy and governance worldwide. In the crypto space, similar dynamics play out: whale wallets command massive market influence, token distribution heavily favors early adopters and major holders, and policy decisions often reflect the interests of the wealthiest participants. Whether in traditional finance or blockchain ecosystems, the pattern remains clear: wealth begets power, and those at the top keep accumulating both.