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Sanctions and Crypto
- Western freezing of Russian assets raises concerns about arguments against crypto.
- Hasu contemplates how to respond to the potential use of this development as an anti-crypto argument.
The Nature of Sanctions
- Sanctions are imposed because arresting sanctioned individuals is impossible due to lack of legal grounds.
- Su Zhu argues that sanctions represent a suspension of rule of law for a perceived higher purpose.
Mega Political Forces
- Su Zhu draws parallels between historical mega political forces like the printing press and crypto.
- He highlights how technological advancements shift power dynamics and capital allocation.