Ok, restrictions and licensing to own makes more sense, but the more restrictions in place the more it opens opportunity for another country who is less restrictive.

But as you say, if only a few people are allowed to manufacture the equipment in the first place that’s a problem for everyone. So I see the concern, what could be some practice things to focus on?

1. I think it’s a bit absurd to think of an asic as a weapon so I’m with you there. More education on this. Its no more a weapon than a toaster. A toaster converts electrical energy to heat, but it’s not banned. We need more examples like that, more education there.

2. Keep mining as decentralized as possible, from home miners to pools etc.

3. How to make the production of ASICS less centralized? Any macgivers out there?

I don’t see how any asic can be considered a weapon, and I don’t think his theory itself says that, but I admit I haven’t read it.

It does give us something to talk about to be prepared for. Any other thoughts on how to counteract?