• Smolenski argues that Bitcoin could be a strategic geopolitical tool for the United States. The decentralized nature of Bitcoin provides a means of projecting soft power and countering the influence of other global powers. Smolenski believes that the U.S. should take a proactive approach to the development and use of blockchain technology.

• Despite the potential benefits of Bitcoin and blockchain, there are challenges to regulating and controlling their use. Smolenski acknowledges the pseudonymous nature of Bitcoin and suggests that a nuanced approach is needed to balance the benefits of blockchain technology with the need for regulation and control.

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• Smolenski sees the potential impact of cryptocurrencies on the global economy as significant, but also recognizes the need for interdisciplinary work to fully understand their implications. She calls for greater collaboration between experts in economics, law, anthropology, and other fields to fully realize the potential of blockchain technology.

• Smolenski believes that there is a need for more collaboration and interdisciplinary work in the field of blockchain technology. She argues that a broader understanding of the potential impact of blockchain is needed, one that takes into account the social, cultural, and political contexts in which it is implemented.