As others have commented, this sounds like more power to central authorities, with higher levels of fidelity than ever before. The first and second point are i

As others have commented, this sounds like more power to central authorities, with higher levels of fidelity than ever before. The first and second point are inherently at odds with each other. The first point concludes that we need simpler gatekeepers/service providers to make it easier for normal people to use the Asset class The second point concludes that bitcoin makes it easier to be decentralized. But I think these sections are the light weight part of the article. I think the other points raised are more material and impactful.