Aren’t we most of the way there to a cashless society, regardless of bitcoin?
Every time you use a debit card, credit card, or write a check, the transaction is traceable somewhere.
My understanding is at the vast majority of transactions are not using actual currency or coins.
So even if we’re not cashless, at least not yet, many of our transactions are in a database somewhere. Or can be pulled together to create a financial dossier on all of us .
Or even if you use cash, but use a store discount card/ membership card. Or if they scan your driver’s license like they now do in my state for a liquor purchase.
Good thing I’m not an alcoholic, because I don’t buy any booze anymore due to the intrusion.