For me the most important aspect of decentralized assets is separation between money and state; challenging government monopoly power over money.
That said, there are conveniences and advantages to centralization. Centralized exchanges help supply and demand meet quickly and efficiently.
I think its possible for those systems to live together productively. There is freedom when I choose to trust and consent to other willing parties to take control of my assets. The problem arises when we are compelled to give up control by force of law.
For me the most important aspect of decentralized assets is separation between money and state; challenging government monopoly power over money.
That said, there are conveniences and advantages to centralization. Centralized exchanges help supply and demand meet quickly and efficiently.
I think its possible for those systems to live together productively. There is freedom when I choose to trust and consent to other willing parties to take control of my assets. The problem arises when we are compelled to give up control by force of law.