• Natalie Smolenski is an expert in both anthropology and blockchain technology. She emphasizes the need to bring an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the potential impact of blockchain on societies. Her expertise in anthropology allows her to bring unique insights to the study of how different cultures approach economic systems.

• Smolenski stresses the importance of understanding the value system of a society or culture when implementing blockchain technology. This involves understanding how different cultures approach concepts such as trust, ownership, and value. Smolenski believes that a culturally sensitive approach to blockchain implementation is essential to achieving its full potential.

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• Smolenski's analysis of the potential impact of blockchain is framed by the concept of "people versus elites." She argues that blockchain has the potential to disrupt traditional power structures and enable greater financial inclusion for individuals and communities who have been excluded from traditional financial systems.

• Smolenski sees blockchain technology, such as Bitcoin, as a means of disrupting traditional power structures and enabling greater financial inclusion. She believes that the decentralized and borderless nature of blockchain has the potential to empower individuals and communities who have been marginalized by traditional financial systems.

• Smolenski argues that Bitcoin could be a strategic geopolitical tool for the United States. The decentralized nature of Bitcoin provides a means of projecting soft power and countering the influence of other global powers. Smolenski believes that the U.S. should take a proactive approach to the development and use of blockchain technology.

• Despite the potential benefits of Bitcoin and blockchain, there are challenges to regulating and controlling their use. Smolenski acknowledges the pseudonymous nature of Bitcoin and suggests that a nuanced approach is needed to balance the benefits of blockchain technology with the need for regulation and control.

• Smolenski sees the potential impact of cryptocurrencies on the global economy as significant, but also recognizes the need for interdisciplinary work to fully understand their implications. She calls for greater collaboration between experts in economics, law, anthropology, and other fields to fully realize the potential of blockchain technology.

• Smolenski believes that there is a need for more collaboration and interdisciplinary work in the field of blockchain technology. She argues that a broader understanding of the potential impact of blockchain is needed, one that takes into account the social, cultural, and political contexts in which it is implemented.