Even under a strict ban, I’d still find a way to use Bitcoin—because its whole point is censorship resistance and financial sovereignty. Of course, you’d have to be smart: use privacy tools like CoinJoins or a VPN, keep amounts small, and move funds through non-custodial on-ramps (I’ve used MoonPay in compliant regions to get assets directly into my wallet).

Is it brave or suicidal? A bit of both, honestly. You’re staking personal freedom on a belief in permissionless money. If you’re prepared for the risks—legal and otherwise—then you’re living the ethos of Bitcoin at its core. Just make sure you’ve thought through the worst-case and have a plan to stay safe.