The fallacy with your argument, imo, is that cryptocurrencies are only marginally about technology. They aren't a new battery chemistry or transistor fab tech.

The fallacy with your argument, imo, is that cryptocurrencies are only marginally about technology. They aren't a new battery chemistry or transistor fab tech. They are a pretty simple alternative solution to a longstanding societal need. But one that needs critical mass and low volatility to succeed (arguably).