Because all the things you just said is built on centralization, i.e taking the control away from you. And that's the real issue, not the fact that something is digital or physical.
Cash is just as bad, it takes control away from you in contrast to precious metals.
^^^Exactly.
Why is this such a hard to understand concept?
"Why do I need cash when I can use my phone?"
"Why do I need a car when there's Uber?"
"Why is my venmo/cashapp getting taxed over $600?"
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Because all the things you just said is built on centralization, i.e taking the control away from you. And that's the real issue, not the fact that something is digital or physical.
Cash is just as bad, it takes control away from you in contrast to precious metals.
Dependency is the real threat.