I'm trying to summarize in as few words as possible, what is the problem with centralized currencies? Writing an article about why decentralization is important. I would like a good problem summary to start.
I would say:
- Someone always has the ability to counterfeit
- Controlled by centralized authority who can change the rules as they see fit
- Centralized authority can print more money
- People can have their bank accounts frozen
Ideally a sentence or two to summarize. Maybe something like "Centralized currencies can always be cheated by someone and manipulated in a manner that most benefits those in control, to the extent of locking you out of your account or taking away your money if you do not behave in the manner those people would like. When the people control the currency, the people decide the rules that govern it and no one person can touch your money without your permission"?
Anything else I'm missing?
Thank you!
The biggest ill I see with centralised money is ownership. If I pick any currency note, it is clearly written on top-
"Promised by Central Bank"
So in the end, I am just representative of that money, real ownership of that note is still with government, the government who proudly says,
"People's government "
But in reality we are the ones on bad side always and government kill our rights through regulation and we aren't free to use our own money.