Global Wealth Concentration Across Generations

Looking at the demographic makeup of power, the pattern becomes clear: Baby Boomers (61-79 years old) and the Silent Generation (80-95 years old) dominate leadership positions across the US Senate and governmental structures worldwide. But beyond institutional control, there's a more striking financial reality.

These two generations account for approximately 99% of the world's ultra-wealthy—that exclusive 1% who collectively control roughly 85% of global wealth. It's not merely political representation; it's economic gatekeeping.

The concentration raises important questions for younger cohorts entering Web3 and decentralized finance spaces. When traditional wealth structures remain locked within aging demographics, it explains much about why alternatives like cryptocurrency gained traction. The appeal isn't just technological—it's generational. Younger populations seeking financial sovereignty and asset accumulation find traditional systems already calcified by intergenerational wealth transfers.

This macro backdrop matters for understanding market dynamics, adoption curves, and why decentralized systems continue drawing interest across age groups searching for financial participation outside legacy institutions.