Digital Chains – When the State Tries to Lay Hands on Freedom

Cryptocurrencies didn’t emerge by accident. They were born as a global response to centralized systems that had long dictated who could own value, how it could be used, and under what conditions one could participate in economic life. Blockchain technology placed a tool in the hands of individuals that enabled true financial autonomy—without government or banking permission.

But now, power is once again in motion. In Hungary—just like in many other countries—authorities are taking increasingly firm steps toward making the business-like exchange of cryptocurrencies subject to licensing. The intention is clear: to regain control over money flows.

This isn’t merely a technical regulation. It’s a question of principle: can a free person freely manage the value they created through their own work, using their own resources and knowledge? The crypto world has already answered this question—and that answer doesn’t fit into the traditional centralized mindset of power structures.