Well, seems like that's why it's important we progressive-leaning folks might focus on teaching Bitcoin to marginalized communities so they don't get left behind, again, but uplifted. That's what I've tried to do while in rural Zambia. It's not easy and I've tried to be sensitive to the oh-so-many nuances of bitcoin's volatility among a population that has to be careful with the little money (practically 0 savings) they do have. And the clock is ticking.
Still, even people who don't benefit nominally from this massive wealth transfer will benefit from being able to save in a fair money that can't be debased moving forward. Bitcoin doesn't solve wealth inequality; it wasn't designed to.
Very true. All it does is level the playing field. People still have to show proof of work.
I've tried (from Seattle) to encourage people in the refugee camps, and the problem is NOT education or a lack of understanding. It's simply that internet bandwidth is nearly impossible out there. And SUPER expensive when it exists.
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