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I think the general cypherpunk/crypto-anarchist idea is not to replace the current system, but to create a parallel system in which you have the ability to opt out of the current system. Or, at least, insulate yourself from it on some meaningful level. Bitcoin is seen as a way to do that.

I'm putting together a longer-format note on a good talk that OG crypto-anarchist, Smuggler, did on this topic. Will publish in the next few days.
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alp 1y ago

So no solution for world improvement for everyone, rather an optional individual lifeboat for those who want it. Okay, valid thought.

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Nope Noperson 1y ago

Everyone can opt out once the system reaches some minimum viable product that can be easily adopted. It's why people are building tools/markets/communities to make it accessible worldwide. You can opt out, now, but it takes a lot of work.

The idea that world improvement for everyone has to come from the top down is something that needs to be unlearned.

It's a digital secession of the plebs.