thats quite the assumption, maybe he went to peacefully protest, I don't know why he was there. I have yet to read any info out there on the details so far.

Signal chat is interesting.

Let's see where this goes.

Yes based on the scarcity, and inability for manipulation. And being algoritm based. Meaning it can't be manipulated/inflated in the way governmental controlled/bank controlled fiat.

bitcoin has just as big/less chance at getting in the hands of the wealthy and powerful as any other currency. No more no less. It is just a means for trade and value storage.

only threat to bitcoin is governmental ban of using it otherwise it would probably grow to be world currency and replace us dollar.