Crypto is definitely what we need and where we're headed. But a more solid grasp of fiat currency - as well as the forces that need fiat currency for (attempted but ultimately futile) financial manipulation - makes for a more balanced conversation, as well as insight into the forces opposing crypto.

Gold was abused by ancient sovereigns in much the same way as today's fiat currency.

Fiscal and monetary policy - they heart of current economic policy of all central banks and governments - would be would relegated to the ash-bin of history.

Countries that lost control of their currencies have, historically, lost control of their economies.

But that's only consequential within a world that fractured in so many ways, including economically. Crypto is part of a greater move towards unity. Towards interconnectedness that transcends national boundaries. Or, perhaps, the disappearance of all walls of separation.

This has gotten kind of lengthy and there's so much more to say...maybe I'll turn into a post.