When AI becomes concentrated in a few hands, so does the power that comes with it—along with the profits and influence. This centralization breeds inequality on a massive scale: benefits flow to an elite group while everyone else remains dependent, voiceless, and disconnected from the decision-making process. It's a pattern we've seen repeat throughout history, but this time the stakes are much higher. The decentralization ethos of crypto communities suggests a different path—one where intelligence and opportunity aren't gatekept by corporate monopolies.