Thanks for this. I really needed a glimmer of hope and a fighting chance after the calamities yesterday (our local protest was dispersed, and the Convoy GiveSendGo donor data was leaked).

My only worry is - how will they use this bitcoin? Would they say, go to a store that supports them and offer to pay in bitcoin? This could in theory work, as there is now incentive to avoid the "easy" cash or credit option.

However, it means there's another barrier to access - most stores likely aren't as open-minded about using crypto (I can't blame them, either) as a payment option. Never mind that many people simply aren't tech-savvy enough to figure out how the hell they're supposed to work with it.

Anyway, this gives me hope - but realistically it's not a silver bullet. Let's see if the tide turns...