Self-hosted digital wallets are personal, user-managed storage solutions for digital currencies like Bitcoin, which provide individuals with control over their funds without relying on third-party institutions. Monitoring refers to the government having the capability to oversee transactions without the ability to directly control or interfere with the funds. Proponents argue that it ensures personal financial freedom and security while allowing the government to monitor for illegal activities such as money laundering and terrorism financing. Opponents argue that even monitoring infringes on privacy rights and that self-hosted wallets should remain completely private and free from government oversight.
Response rates from 166 New Zealand voters.
73% Yes |
27% No |
60% Yes |
25% No |
13% Yes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions |
2% No, and ban digital wallets that do not contain backdoor access for government agencies |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 166 New Zealand voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 166 New Zealand voters.
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Unique answers from New Zealand voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B4J26MD 14hrs14H
The government should not monitor or control digital currency in any way
@B3ZQVS43wks3W
This question is set up for people to be for capitalism and also No the government shouldn't be able to access your funds or monitor them.
@B3Y637D3wks3W
Yes, should people be allowed to have the government monitor them? Sure... why not...
@9RWHKMK8mos8MO
Yes - people should be "allowed" to do such an odd thing, but they should also be able to *not* have the government monitor their money.
