Comment by throw0101a

> Crypto allow someone to distribute their wealth in a way where they can be free to speak their mind and still protected even if the country which their business is based out of decides to take action against them.

Transferring money between people internationally has been around for centuries:

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawala

You transfer X units of value from you to someone else in the network locally, and an equivalent amount is transferred to you in a remote location.