Digital Euro ~2030? Bitcoin’s Time to Shine?

So, the EU is planning to roll out the digital euro sometime around 2028–2030. Sounds futuristic, but let’s be real: it’s basically programmable money with surveillance baked in. They say it’s just a “complement to cash,” but we all know where that path usually leads. Total oversight, limited privacy, maybe even spend restrictions “for your safety.” That’s where I think Bitcoin will really start to bloom. Once people feel how little control they have over their money with a CBDC, the demand for uncensorable, permissionless value like BTC is gonna explode. It’ll be the wake-up call for many who never cared before. Bitcoin won’t replace the euro overnight, sure—but it doesn’t have to. Just being the parallel system that respects individual freedom, privacy, and ownership is enough. (We’re still early). Curious what you all think: Will the digital euro accelerate BTC adoption in Europe, or will most just accept it quietly? What’s your prediction? submitted by /u/EatPizzasResponsible [link] [comments]

May 4, 2025 - 09:55

So, the EU is planning to roll out the digital euro sometime around 2028–2030. Sounds futuristic, but let’s be real: it’s basically programmable money with surveillance baked in. They say it’s just a “complement to cash,” but we all know where that path usually leads. Total oversight, limited privacy, maybe even spend restrictions “for your safety.”

That’s where I think Bitcoin will really start to bloom. Once people feel how little control they have over their money with a CBDC, the demand for uncensorable, permissionless value like BTC is gonna explode. It’ll be the wake-up call for many who never cared before.

Bitcoin won’t replace the euro overnight, sure—but it doesn’t have to. Just being the parallel system that respects individual freedom, privacy, and ownership is enough. (We’re still early).

Curious what you all think: Will the digital euro accelerate BTC adoption in Europe, or will most just accept it quietly? What’s your prediction?

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