The promise of the crypto world was to free people from the constraints of traditional systems, offering autonomy and decentralization. However, we are witnessing a paradox: instead of freedom, today there seems to be a frantic race for wealth, fueled by the fear of missing out—commonly known as FOMO.
In this context, the relevance of Virgil's warning resonates: "Auri sacra fames" – the accursed hunger for gold. A desire that can alienate and divert from the original goals.
Blockchain was created to generate value through cooperation and trust, but today greed risks overshadowing its potential. Perhaps the real revolution will be rediscovering an ethical balance, striking the right harmony between value and autonomy.