I'd say whatever we do can be misused. There isn't much sense in stopping to use something that is good because it may be used as a weapon.

While it is likely laws like these can get passed, it's also likely to exist countries that do the opposite. Not to mention that, in terms of resistance to KYC laws, bitcoin is leagues better than normal bank accounts.

when you think this is likely, arent we currently building tools for our overlords to surveil and control us while we jump around and celebrate Bitcoin as a freedom technology?

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I think this is likely. Worth noting that non kyc addresses and commerce will still exist for sure, but people just won't send non kyc bitcoin to kyc addresses and that is that.

On the other hand, things might not play out this way, depending on the incentives and general capabilities of law enforcement, but the possibility is real

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Can Bitcoin enslave us all?

I think this is likely. Worth noting that non kyc addresses and commerce will still exist for sure, but people just won't send non kyc bitcoin to kyc addresses and that is that.

On the other hand, things might not play out this way, depending on the incentives and general capabilities of law enforcement, but the possibility is real