Bitcoin: The tool of true freedom in an age of control

Let’s talk about control. Not just the kind you see in politics, but the control over what you can say, what you can spend, and ultimately, how you live. It’s creeping into every part of our lives, and if you’re paying attention, you’ve already seen it happen.

Remember the Canadian truckers’ protest? If you donated just $50 and you got bank accounts frozen and all financial access cut off—not because of criminal activity, but because the government at the time didn’t like what you stood for. Look at donations to Palestine — many financial institutions are outright blocking donations to causes supporting folks struggling to survive in Gaza. China? Censorship isn’t just about speech; it’s about access to money, too – completely cutting people off from being able to participate in the economy. Economic strangulation is real and a growing government control tactic. 

See the pattern? It doesn’t matter what your politics are. If you step too far outside the accepted lines, you’ll be cut off. Your money is no longer yours if someone else can decide when you can access it.

The Playbook Isn’t New—Just Look at 1933

If you think this level of control is new, think again. In 1933, Executive Order 6102 forced Americans to hand over their gold to the government—under threat of fines and jail time. Why? Because gold was real money, and the government wanted to control the monetary system to finance its growth in spending and services. Gold, at this time, was $35 an ounce. Today it is worth thousands per ounce. The dollar, meanwhile, has lost 99% of its value in that same period. 

Then came 1971. Nixon took the U.S. off the gold standard completely, meaning the dollar was no longer backed by anything tangible. Since then, the government has printed money at will, inflating the currency and making everything more expensive over time. 

And yet, we’re supposed to trust this system?

Fiat is Just a Fancy Word for "Because We Said So"

Our money is no longer tied to gold or anything of value. Fiat money has value simply because governments say it does. But history proves that this system is built on a lie. The more they print, the less your money is worth. It’s not about “helping the economy” or “fighting inflation”—it’s about making sure you stay dependent on the system. And when people get too self-sufficient? That’s when they start pulling tricks like EO 6102.

Governments can seize gold. They can freeze your bank accounts. They can tell you what you can and can’t spend money on.

Bitcoin is money that exists outside of their system. It can’t be inflated away. It can’t be seized by decree. It allows people to transact freely, regardless of politics, geography, or financial status. Whether you’re protesting in Ottawa, donating to survivors in Palestine, or living under Chinese financial surveillance—Bitcoin is the escape hatch.

Freedom isn’t just about what you can say—it’s about what you can do. If your ability to transact is controlled, then your ability to live freely is controlled. Bitcoin is the tool that breaks those chains.

It’s not just an investment. It’s not just “digital gold.” It’s a lifeline. It’s the difference between having control over your future or waiting for the next decree to tell you what you can do with your own money.

Governments will always try to tighten their grip. History proves it. But Bitcoin gives you the power to break free. The question is: Will you use it?

Bitcoin Well exists to enable independence. We do this by coupling the convenience of modern banking, with the benefits of bitcoin. In other words, we want to make it easy to use bitcoin in self-custody.  

Why self-custody of bitcoin is needed

Konrad Fitzpatrick