Well in MY experience, Bitcoin’s “force for good” narrative feels like a shiny toy that’s both fascinating and dangerously unstable. Sure, it’s got its charms—like the idea of bypassing banks or giving people in oppressive regimes a way to move money without permission. I’ve heard stories about activists using it to avoid censorship, and that’s pretty cool. But let’s not confuse cool with *good*. Bitcoin’s wild price swings? That’s not freedom, that’s a roulette wheel. When I look at the KPMG report cited by Amdax, it feels like they’re trying to spin volatility as “ESG potential,” which is like calling a wildfire a “natural lighting display.”

Then there’s the real-world stuff. Investopedia points out crypto’s pros and cons, and the cons are pretty hefty—like how it’s basically a high-stakes gamble. The UN article mentions transferability, but what good is that if you’re wiped out by a 50% drop overnight? And let’s not forget the environmental cost. Sure, some say it’s a “force for good,” but I’ve seen too many folks lose their life savings to call it anything but a risky fad.

Still, I’ll grant that Bitcoin has sparked important conversations about financial sovereignty. Just don’t act like it’s some magical solution. It’s more like a double-edged sword—sharp, shiny, and capable of cutting both ways.

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