But will all of this be completely irrelevant if the blockchain is not protected now? You’re absolutely right — the integrity of the blockchain is the foundation upon which everything else stands. But here’s the deeper point: protecting the blockchain goes far beyond hash rate and hardware — it’s also about preserving the principles that gave birth to Bitcoin in the first place. Decentralization, transparency, and self-custody are what keep the system incorruptible. The real protection comes when individuals understand the why behind the technology — when miners, developers, and holders all act as stewards of truth, not just participants in a network. As long as that alignment of consciousness and computation remains intact, Bitcoin will continue to defend itself — not only through code, but through the integrity of those who uphold it. ⚡