I think about this one every now and then. There are toxic people in fiat and bitcoin. Bitcoin hasn't changed that, if anything it amplifies it. Being toxic is more about you're mental state than it is about your belief system. I can believe in bitcoin and spend hours on SN ruining people's day. I can believe in fiat and be compassionate to everyone I talk to. I think bitcoin allows us to be more anchored in ourselves. To see more possibilities in the world, and within ourselves. But the work is still on us. Learning to be accountable + compassionate to ourselves and other people is something that comes with time and healing, not a monetary system. The people here that respect each other are most likely the type of people that do that to everyone they meet because that's who they are. The ones that don't, won't no matter what.

I grew up around a lot of ball busters, it's part of my community. It's how you know someone likes you. it's sounds abusive but I can assure you it's therapeutic to be able to say some shit to your friend without them acting like you killed something they loved. Or have someone say something that makes you realize you're bugging out about nothing. I wouldn't go around doing that to everyone I met because they would not understand that relationship dynamic. It takes maturity, self awareness, and compassion to build people up.

Next time someone says something to tear you down, just say.. awww, that's cute. Because only you can give them that power over yourself, and until you do it is cute that they are trying. Also, I have never seen anyone have a respond to that lol.

Sovereign means you hold the power over yourself. Don't give it away or attach it to a belief system.