The government can probably keep your uncle or whomever from using the funds as this is ultimately very traceable. Also most people won't literally rot in jail

The government can probably keep your uncle or whomever from using the funds as this is ultimately very traceable. Also most people won't literally rot in jail until they die to keep the funds out of the government from seizing it. Usage of BTC is only really free in lawless countries or when used for clandestine activities. EG its great for buying drugs on the internet and paying randomware authors.