Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

Yes

Yes, but only if it’s truly decentralised and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

No, and I don’t understand the concept of decentralised finance

Yes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralised protocol

Yes, this could reduce income inequality by providing more transparency and inclusive access to financial services

I would prefer to educate myself more on this topic before answering

I don’t understand the concept of decentralised finance.

I am leaning towards yes, but this uses a lot of processing power and therefore energy

No, because banking systems should be subject to government regulation, and should not have an outsized environmental impact

If you had the choice, would you switch to a decentralized financial platform, and why?

Can a decentralized financial protocol effectively prevent things like fraud or theft better than our current system?

Have you ever experienced frustration with your bank, and would a decentralized system have solved that issue?

What do you think would be the greatest benefits and drawbacks of having a financial system outside the control of any single entity?

How would your daily life change if money and financial transactions were completely decentralized?

In what ways could a decentralized financial system impact the global economy, positively or negatively?

How might financial freedom look different to you if you could operate outside of banks and governments?

Do you feel that your personal financial information is truly secure, and could decentralization make it more or less so?

How could a financial system run by the public benefit or challenge individuals in low-income communities?

Would you feel safer or less secure using a system where no one organization controls your money?

How do you think a decentralized model could challenge big corporations in the financial world?

If you no longer needed a bank for basic services, how would your approach to saving and spending change?

If every person had the ability to control their own financial services, what kind of new risks do you imagine might arise?

How would you handle issues like fraud or theft if there were no central authorities to help?

Could you see yourself using a financial platform with full transparency, where all transactions are public on a ledger?

How do you think a global push towards decentralized options would impact governments' control over their economies?

Do you trust technology more than people when it comes to managing your money?

Imagine a world without banks as we know them; what would be the most exciting or daunting aspect for you?

How do you think decentralization might affect financial equality around the world?

What concerns might you have if your money's security depended on technology without direct oversight?