$ETH As traditional great powers jostle for control over the internet, decentralized networks are on the rise.

Recently, tensions between the US and Europe over digital sovereignty have escalated—from censorship rights to visa policies. The giants of the old world are carving out their respective spheres of influence. But ironically, every confrontation over centralized power unwittingly endorses the value proposition of blockchain.

Imagine: regardless of whether platforms like Facebook or Twitter take sides, they face the risk of sanctions from one party or another. And what about blockchain networks? No headquarters, no CEO, no assets that can be frozen—code is the true law.

What does this mean for the crypto market? Institutional and retail funds are accelerating their flow into assets that are truly resistant to censorship. Bitcoin, as the most decentralized store of value, Monero with its privacy features, and those fully autonomous storage and communication protocols are becoming increasingly scarce amid regulatory divergence.

But there are traps behind opportunities. Projects overly reliant on the policy protections of a particular jurisdiction may become casualties in the next round of geopolitical conflicts. Savvy investors should position themselves in two directions: go long on truly decentralized infrastructure, while steering clear of "politically unstable" tracks.

Ultimately, this era is quietly changing our definition of "asset security"—your wallet address is becoming a form of identification more robust than a passport.