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 ;-)