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by wavepruner 1897 days ago
Unfortunately the financial systems of governments are getting destroyed and we are powerless to stop it.

Cryptocurrencies are not destroying government run financial systems. They are just an alternative.

Bitcoin's 7 tps is a base-layer limitation. Layer 2 technologies like Lightning aim to address this issue. Lightning is functioning well and growing rapidly.

I don't think it's fair to say most Bitcoin holders are unknown entities. The AML/KYC requirements for converting crypto into spendable fiat are strong. The criminal use of Bitcoin is a small compared to it's legitimate use as a store-of-value.