Was Bitcoin meant to be an enduring project? I mean, I get that a lot of people see it that way, but it's always struck me as giving off an experimental vibe.

Was Bitcoin meant to be an enduring project? I mean, I get that a lot of people see it that way, but it's always struck me as giving off an experimental vibe. Presumably an enduring solution to something as fundamental as a monetary system should have stronger design principles. By contrast, Bitcoin feels more like a prototype/demonstration of blockchain technology mixed with a social experiment.