Wonder if the advancements in technology (AI / automation / robotics / renewable energy, etc.) will not save the fiat system by being disinflationary like China and fall of the Soviet Union in the 80s and 90s? If we look at the debt to GDP of US and Japan, 120% to 260%, there is a lot of way forward (years, potentially decades), how they can be stretching the system. However the existence of the alternative (Bitcoin) should cause the system to crack, as more and more people & institutions will be opting out of the "financial oppression" that is inevitable (inflation, money restrictions, cbdcs, etc.). Per your words, the gates are open. Question is how far they will go to close the gates to protect their system? I believe we have crossed the point of no return ... they will not succeed ... however they could slow down or complicate the transition substantialy.