I have broken the law. For cause. And was willing to accept the possible consequences (short jail term, most likely a fine). We blockaded 10 Downing Street back in the 90's.

But most people batting on about Self Sovereignty via Bitcoin are only ever going to be rebels in their heads. Or perhaps break laws heedlessly.

Bitcoin is a LEDGER. It is designed to be transparent. You can get in on the QT, but getting out, at scale, blows your cover. A tax investigation only needs to tie you to one onchain transaction and the subsequent audit blows up in your face.