Thank you @LynAlden I always appreciate your thoughtful replies! 

I always wrestle with the question of if bitcoin does too well it’s just as much of a problem for those that own it because surely there will be consequences.  

Suggests to one there’s power in numbers and best way to prevent this outcome is radically increasing public awareness and adoption of Bitcoin through self custody.

Can the govt track Bitcoin is the question you raised. Feels like all the KYC and legal requirement to share transactions almost surely makes sure all the new purchasers are tracked. 

Hence the only people who can “HODL the gold bars for 40 years” are those who really kept strict anonymity during their HODL’ing

Rest must rely on political measures to ensure safety of their assets.