When discussing global power—particularly in political and economic terms—the United States is no longer as dominant as it once was. Today, this superpower seems divided into two camps: one striving to maintain its global dominance amid shifting tides, and another gradually accepting the changing era and attempting to manage the transition calmly.
Historically, Americans are known for their strong ego and high drive for innovation. Ironically, many of the economic and technological breakthroughs they pioneered have gradually weakened their own foundations of power. Since the 1960s, the U.S. began a massive wave of industrial outsourcing: factories were shut down and capital was redirected to developing countries for efficiency. These recipient nations, in turn, held a large portion of their foreign reserves in U.S. dollars, further strengthening the currency.
This strategy created a domino effect: the decline of manufacturing led to structural changes in the labor market. Physical jobs were gradually replaced by knowledge-based and specialized roles. Consequently, social inequality grew and dependence on the service sector became extreme.
Today, the American economy heavily relies on services: high-tech industries, the global financial system, intellectual property, and significant revenues from international taxes, visa systems, and foreign lending. Many of the world’s richest individuals—founders of Google, Meta, and other tech giants—emerged from this service-based economy. However, such immense profits have also led to public complacency. The strong dollar gives Americans seemingly high purchasing power compared to other nations, even though domestic wages have stagnated.
On a deeper level, the U.S. also faces a crisis in its agricultural base. Its farming sector is largely focused on high-value export commodities like soybeans, industrial corn, and wheat—not staple foods for domestic consumption. As a result, much of its basic food supply is imported, adding strain during periods of inflation or global supply disruptions.
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At the Crossroads of Technology: Crypto and Infrastructure
Currently, a significant portion of American investment is being redirected inward to rebuild long-neglected infrastructure. Simultaneously, the world is racing toward dominance in blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and decentralized finance (crypto). This raises a major question: can the United States truly achieve both — rebuilding its infrastructure and securing dominance in the crypto sphere?
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Bitcoin and the New Mining Reality
This situation is further complicated by the ongoing Bitcoin halving cycle, where mining rewards are once again cut in half. This makes mining increasingly inaccessible to the public. With skyrocketing electricity costs and the rising price of advanced mining equipment, the activity is now primarily viable for giant corporations with access to cheap electricity — such as from nuclear or abundant energy resources.
In the past, when individuals could mine crypto from home using modest equipment, public trust and adoption of crypto grew rapidly. Today, however, due to major technical and financial barriers, mining has become irrelevant for the average person — and even for many large companies.
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The Potential and Challenges of a New Generation
Additionally, crypto education for younger generations remains uneven. Without widespread public understanding, crypto adoption may stagnate. People need more than just tokens — they need narratives, tangible benefits, and digital infrastructure integrated into daily life.
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Conclusion: America and the Multipolar Challenge
America now stands in the midst of a multipolar era, where economic and technological power is becoming increasingly distributed across the globe. Competition is no longer about who is the most advanced, but who can adapt the fastest.
Will the U.S. reclaim its position in these two battlefronts — physical (infrastructure) and digital (crypto)? Or will it fall behind in both, stuck chasing the shadow of its former glory?
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