Although I agree, I think the point people are trying to make when they say that is this: Cryptocurrency breaks down financial barriers usually erected because

Although I agree, I think the point people are trying to make when they say that is this: Cryptocurrency breaks down financial barriers usually erected because of geo-political relationships. Other sectors might benefit from the same kind of egalitarianism. I don't know what the future holds, but there could be interesting applications, but probably not as world changing as people think.