Bitcoin’s power on our civilization is similar to that of energy:

1) Potential energy - gained by HODL’ing. This is how ions gain the electromagnetic power to cause the chemical reactions needed for nature to occur. Opposing forces stand across gated channels bringing potential energy to both sides.

2) Kinetic energy - gained when Bitcoin moves from one person to another - the gated channel opens and the potential energy becomes kinetic energy.

HODL’ing and spending. It’s a violent struggle, far from a utopia. Most actions are the best worst action - but it is all emergent and controlled by nobody.