when is crypto TRULY going to be decentralized and not just limited to agents with immense mining power and exchange? what's the difference in crypto for the end user right now in non-first-world countries is what I want to know.
There is no easy way to convert existing assets into crypto without a framework nor to mine a economically significant chunk of crypto without an economically significant investment.
creating a wallet is easy sure but where do I find someone who can transmit value into my wallet so I can start transacting? there is a lack of an element of "bootstrapping" in crypto for the vast majority of users.
You don't need to mine in order to use bitcoin.
> There is no easy way to convert existing assets into crypto without a framework
You can buy bitcoin at numerous places, or ask for it in payment.
> where do I find someone who can transmit value into my wallet so I can start transacting?
The same place you find someone who can transmit value into your bank account. Employers, customers, family and friends.
People have always been able to print their own money, and have always been able to trade records of debt owed.
I really don't see it as some system of control to escape from.