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Its this limit of supply that works to eventually counter any price manipulation games.
Exactly!!... And, each of us likely know that even though bitcoin has a limited supply and an ability for individuals to immediately demand their private keys, institutions are going to try to manipulate bitcoin, but there are likely going to be some learning involved from individuals to realize that they can keep institutions in check by demanding their private keys.
It will take a while for these matters to play out (game theory or whatever), but one of the powerful aspects of bitcoin remains the power of the people to exercise control over their asset in an immediate way.
Yes, but sadly plenty of laypeople will be taken advantage of simply for not knowing the basics. This stuff is still too knew.
I still remember when I was little and taught in class about how to use and count pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, etc. Does anyone here recall getting taught the basics of bitcoin in the first grade? Of course not, because this tech is only ten years old.
It may be a generation later before everyone knows the basics enough to defend their stash of coins.