Okay, let's be real. The very vision of the Trump family plunging into crypto adventureland should have you tearing your hair out. We know you’re picturing yachts filled with all that carnival money and another vehicle for the rich to get richer. I get it. What if I told you this seemingly shady crypto grab could actually be a Trojan horse for progressive change? Hang on, because this is where it gets really exciting.

Decentralization: Dethroning the Old Guard

For far too long, our banking system has been dominated by a powerful few. Banks, Wall Street, the usual suspects. And they determine, at the end of the day, who does enjoy access to capital, who gets a loan, who gets to participate in our economy. Cryptocurrency, at its most fundamental level, pushes to return that power. It's about decentralization. That last word should sound like music to any progressive’s ears. Think about it. This isn't just about tech bros getting rich; it's about dismantling the structures that have historically kept marginalized communities down. By sidelining dependence on these authoritarian helms, crypto introduces equality.

Unbanking the Banked: Crypto's Great Equalizer

Did you know that millions of Americans are “unbanked” or “underbanked”? Access to basic financial services. Over 7 million Americans don’t have checking accounts or other basic financial services, like credit cards. As recently as 2021, FDIC reported that about 4.5% of U.S. households were unbanked. Unfortunately, that number surges in low-income communities and communities of color. Crypto offers a lifeline. It allows anyone with a smartphone to participate in the digital economy, send and receive money, and build wealth without needing permission from a bank. Whatever the motive behind Trump’s newfound crypto dabbling, he’s unwittingly shining a spotlight on this alternative. This is not simply an issue of profit vs. public good; it is an issue of economic justice.

Bypassing Corporate Gatekeepers: Direct Access

We're constantly told that we need corporations. They create more jobs than they destroy, they drive innovation, etc etc etc. They control access. Access to markets, access to funding, access to opportunity—these are keys. Crypto can help everyday people escape these corporate gatekeepers and start having a seat at the economic table. For one thing, artists have been able to sell their work directly to fans through NFTs. Small businesses can raise capital through DAOs. As self-serving as the Trump family’s involvement may be, their presence in the conversation pushes these concepts into the cultural zeitgeist. That’s a big win for anyone who believes in economic empowerment.

Funding the Revolution: $TRUMP to the Rescue?

Okay, I know this one sounds insane, but stick with me. Imagine if we found a way to use crypto to invest in progressive causes. We’re envisioning an interconnected world where social movements aren’t funded by the whims of billionaire donors, but radical decentralized communities. And the ways that crypto is currently supporting social movements today. It’s been funded breakthroughs in distant past, like sending serious defense to Ukraine. The $TRUMP memecoin, if gamed well, would be a windfall for meme lords to fund progressive causes. A percentage of transaction fees would be automatically allotted to these efforts, creating dedicated funding streams. I know that’s a radical suggestion, but isn’t that what planning for progress is all about.

Necessary Evil? Crypto Mainstreamed!

Let's be honest. The Trump name is toxic for many. The reason for their involvement in crypto is doing it no favors. They’re accelerating its adoption. They’re literally dragging crypto kicking and screaming into the mainstream. Those who would have never thought twice about it are now made to think carefully. This new visibility comes from many different places. Some are constructive, others detracting. Greater visibility serves the progressive movement’s end goals of financial disruption. As it moves through litigations like a wrecking ball demolishing the old financial order, Ms. Yes, the wrecking ball will sometimes be manned by people you would prefer not to see in the cab, but longterm, that tends to lead to more progress.

Think of it like this: Nguyen Thi Hanh, that fabulous party-goer, wouldn't care who threw the party, as long as the music was good and the dance floor was packed. Crypto is the symphony, and the Trump family just happened to pack the dancefloor. So, yeah, it's complicated. It's messy. It surely isn’t what any of us would have wished for. Maybe the smartest way to challenge the system is to use the system’s own tools against it. At a moment like this, crypto may be the most powerful tool in our arsenal. Roll with the punches, roll with the craziness and let’s see what this adventure leads us to. You might be surprised.