Bitleiver

Jack, I don't expect you to care what I think about this. Nor do I belive my opinion on this subject should have any bearing on the outcome or direction of your business in other countries, especially for a product that isn't for me. But I just want to share my thoughts and maybe present a question or two. I can't help but see this as a step in the wrong direction. Yes, it will temporarily help people. But help me understand how every bit of USDT adoption isn't delaying the inevitable. Do we really want to build services and products that allow independent central banks like Tether (and yes, that is what they are) to be able to have comple control over these people? USDT is, by every bit of the definition, a CBDC. Tether has unilateral authority over the network in every single aspect. It is not just fiat, but it's fiat with unrestrained power for the issuer. Tether/USDT is subject to Metcalfe's Law just as Bitcoin is. The more people you reach with this product on your journey to liberate humans with Bitcoin, you will inadvertently direct that momentum to USDT. You are now making USDT stronger, more valuable, and more effective. Is that the world needs? I understand people want it. I get that. But I don't think they want the outcome. I don't think anyone knows where this goes. But it's not hard to imagine the possibilities of what happens when ANYONE has that much power. Look at history. This doesn't end well. I will certainly not tell you how to run your business. I just want to share an opinion. You have built one of the best businesses on the planet and there isn't a CEO, president, or founder that I respect more than you. And I mean that. No matter what happens. I support you.