Bitcoin Audible Read_926 - CBDC's Will Be "Free" For Users [FFR 93]
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Jan 16, 2026 Explore the potential risks of government-issued digital currencies disguised as free services, leading to surveillance and control. Delve into real stories of financial repression from Iran and Cuba, and how these tactics echo historical inflation strategies. Discover innovative Bitcoin tools, like self-custodial wallets and the Lightning Network, that empower users against state overreach. The discussion highlights the importance of building alternatives to safeguard financial freedom in an increasingly monitored world.
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Free CBDCs Hide Long-Term Control
- A “free” government CBDC conceals future control and costs behind an appealing rollout.
- Once adopted, a CBDC grants the state visibility and power to impose fees, conditions, or negative rates.
CBDC Links Expand Authoritarian Networks
- The UAE's Digital Dirham ties to multi-CBDC platforms link it with other authoritarian states' programmable settlement systems.
- Coupled with stricter digital-asset rules, the CBDC becomes an on-ramp to deeper surveillance and control.
Embed Self-Custody In Community Tools
- Embed self-custodial Bitcoin tools into community platforms to protect activists and organizers.
- Use open-source wallets and Lightning to enable permissionless payments under repression.
