The king's view
I have been following the drama and all I can say is that things are going to take a u-turn moving forward and in the worst possible way. We have gone past the point of recovery. The damage is done. There are just too many strong arms involved.
FUD...
There is a saying in my native language that when two elephants fight, the ground suffers. The ground represents the ordinary people. I have seen this show of power countless timeless both off and on chain and it never ends well (for any of the parties included).
Unfortunately, everyone who has had dreams and expectations about the community anything will have to think twice at this point. I saw this coming and it came faster than I expected.
I always talk about catering for the now because the future is capricious. I find solace in the fact that I had a balanced approach with my goals (long and short term). If this whole house comes crashing down I leave with my head high.
History always has a way of repeating itself. Everything, in the end, is fleeting. I know I am not speaking directly but I am sure you will get to understand in a couple of days.
LESSON: ALWAYS PUT YOURSELF FIRST.
These were the exact words of my cousin the last time we spoke and those words resonated with me. In retrospect, I probably should be in a better position than I am today if I was a little selfish. It is the price you pay for love and the higher calling.
Being selfish does have its perks. If anything, it makes you immune to a sham called 'trust'. People trust governments that abuse them; people trust systems that fail; people trust things that they barely understand. It is a fundamental human flaw.
If there is anything I have learnt during my time within this sphere, it is ownership. Owning not just your money and data but always your narrative.
PLAY THE GAME
It's a game in the end, so learn to play. Be strategic, put your ears on the ground. Never be caught off-guard. You snooze, you lose.
KNOW YOUR PLACE
Sometimes you don't make the rules of the game. Most times you're a pawn in someone's game. It is not a bad position IF YOU KNOW. Control is merely just an illusion. You don't need to be in a position of power. A proper understanding of the power dynamics will suffice.
Self-preservation...