Great post. Many economists are not able to get their head around cryptocurrencies, because this 'money' doesn't follow the (in their minds and school books) 'only' and 'proven' rules of what money really holds value.

I find it amusing when people attempt to link crypto to money laundering and illicit activity.

This. So much this. It's annoying to watch a tv show and hear the word 'Bitcoin' - you already know it will be used in some criminal transfer :')

We'll get there. At some point tv series will mention STEEM while a soap star pays for their coffee ;-)