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Crypto’s code is tough... right? Can no one hack it? Let's see where governments have leverage and where the walls still hold.
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Cryptocurrency networks remain highly secure at the cryptographic level, making direct government “hacking” extremely unlikely. However, states can still exert significant influence through regulation, surveillance, sanctions, and control over centralized infrastructure like exchanges and validators. High-profile attacks linked to groups like Lazarus exploit human and system vulnerabilities rather than blockchain weaknesses. While future risks like quantum computing are still theoretical, the most effective way to protect funds today lies in self-custody and minimizing reliance on centralized choke points.