Crypto like Bit coin is just as good as gold in terms of reasoning. It isn't FIAT as there is only a limited supply of Bitcoin, but it does have flaws. For instance, when an EMP hits or you end up like Puerto Rico there really isn't much you can do with it. China is already clamping down on it, but like you pointed out, governments will want to use crypto as a means of ultimate control. Basically I want freedom and it's harder and harder to have freedom.