The talk by Lagarde [1] recently convinced me that we're ahead of a threshold where some blockchain technology will get some sort of mainstream backing and actu

The talk by Lagarde [1] recently convinced me that we're ahead of a threshold where some blockchain technology will get some sort of mainstream backing and actually break through[2]. This could be some central bank for example. Between ETH and BTC I think ETH has a better shot at being at the core of that, unless the Bus accident actually happens. [1] https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2017/09/28/sp092917-central-banking-and-fintech-a-brave-new-world https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2017/09/28/sp092917-cen... [2] And break through means: I can realistically get rid of my Visa card and use blockchain tech for day to day transactions at many stores.