I have a strong feeling particularly living here in the U.S. that once BTC becomes "popular" and more viable as a currency for use in our society we will see U.S. Government & major banks intervention. I dont know how, I dont know when but I'm pretty sure once the U.S. & E.U. Governments get involved along with the major banks we will see SOMETHING get screwed up with the BTC economy & ecosystem. Maybe it's somehow major taxing, manipulation, banning use, Access to your accounts, etc. etc. But you can bet that when those big players get involved BTC will change. What are your thoughts on this for the long term? My apologies if this has been discussed before please point me to that thread.