I'm a crypto disappoin-ic. Seems like humans simply cannot un-shackle themselves from central control no matter how low the bar. The second crypto got steam the scammers, criminals and con artists were on it so fast fly's would be embarrassed by their shameless dive into feces.

Long term I'm still more optimistic on crypto than AI. I think part of the problem with crypto is it needs to be around longer than some government money to prove to people it has staying power. Only then will financial people start doing things like recommend a small crypto stash for your retirement just in case. The average person is not going to make the necessary critical mass move into crypto without some sort permission saying its ok and not going to risk all their money or jail time.