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100 sats \ 1 reply \ @Thereal 21 Sep \ on: Will Law Survive Hyperbitcoinization? Politics_And_Law
We’re probably going to see more of a mix rather than a simple “law stays or law goes.” Some laws and systems will stick around, but they'll look a bit different.
The change is likely to be a bit chaotic, with a mix of things like traditional money, cryptocurrencies, local norms, private enforcement, and state laws all blended in various places.
The most vulnerable areas will likely be big federal programs, major entitlements, or international commitments. On the other hand, local governance, community laws, and property rights are likely to hold up better.
that tracks how Roman law was fragmented and absorbed by germanic invaders as it fell - tribes and the church kept some while jettisoning others. i'd imagine some foundational aspects of our legal framework which are based on roman law will continue into the future as well. though its not clear to me who the "enforcer" will be...
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