Due to sanctions, Russia is switching from Windows to Linux. They are also sure to approve use of  certain crypto-currencies - as their main Chekist ally moves ahead with crypto airdrops. How to lose every battle and win every war - deploy tactical crypto-munitions strategically. The situation now resembles the late fifties, early sixties when KGB Russia pulled ahead of the US in the space race. A novo crypto-sputnik era has begun. For some generations much is given - for some generations much is asked. This is now a case of them or us.