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Security Threats, Crime, and the Future of Bitcoin

Security concerns often dominate discourse around digital currencies. Antonopoulos acknowledged that Bitcoin has been exploited for illicit activities but stressed that its use for criminal purposes represents a tiny fraction of overall activity. He drew an analogy: just as most criminals wear shoes but shoes are not inherently problematic, Bitcoin's utility as a financial tool should not be judged solely on its misuse.

He refuted the notion that Bitcoin's decentralized network is inherently vulnerable to government surveillance or control. Since the blockchain is publicly accessible, authorities can utilize legal means—such as subpoenas and court orders—to trace transactions and identify bad actors efficiently.