I've been immersed in a wealth of information on human rights and Bitcoin through extensive reading, watching, and listening. I'm eager to initiate a discussion and gather insights on the intersection of Bitcoin with human rights, encompassing themes of general freedom, authoritarianism, and the impact on conflicts like war.
Welcome to the forum and I am hoping to learn all you have learned from your indepth and comprehensive studies.
Personally, I envision a future (although I may not be around to witness it) where Bitcoin takes centre stage as the dominant currency or serves as a foundational layer for all transactions. Such a scenario could drastically alter the economic dynamics of conflict and war. Given that all wars have underlying economic motives, and with governments unable to print fiat currency, they would be compelled to rely on either increased taxes or coercive measures to sustain their endeavours. This, in turn, could reshape the calculus of conflict by making it economically less viable.
Perhaps this is too utopian, are there any arguments against this hypothetical?
Bitcoin becoming a dominant currency in the world is possible because it has all it takes to be one of the world's leading mediums of exchange. However, it will not replace traditional currency, fiat will always be available as an alternative so the government will always find ways to sponsor wars. The government can fund wars with weapons, natural resources, and even investments. Another point is that Bitcoin was created to be decentralized so that Bitcoin users will be anonymous or at least enjoy privacy. So how will you track funds used to sponsor wars, except you are pointing at government regulations