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Governments rely on physical violence to exert their power. Crypto "elites" don't. I see no problem with someone hoarding a lot of money/crypto through non-vio
by young_unixer 5y ago
Governments rely on physical violence to exert their power. Crypto "elites" don't.
I see no problem with someone hoarding a lot of money/crypto through non-violent means. I see problem with someone using physical violence or coercion to oppress people.
- cube00 5y agoUntil violence is used to gain access to people's key chain passwords.
- toofy 5y agoIt’s probably more useful to use “coercion” rather than limiting it to violence. The threat of losing something one finds important is incredibly serious whether it’s through slow motion coercion or fast paced physical violence. You’re being threatened either way. Concentrated power absolutely exerts coercion in more ways than just through governments.
- jude- 5y agoWith enough wealth, you can buy violence. Wealth inequality begets power inequality.