As much as i hate the speculative bubbles, the high electrical usage, difficulty of obtaining and using it, the disturbing services that are traded on the dark-

As much as i hate the speculative bubbles, the high electrical usage, difficulty of obtaining and using it, the disturbing services that are traded on the dark-net, crypto-currency is the only way to transfer money electronically today. All non-crypto-currency based methods require permissions, and are politically gated. Thus despite the negatives, i think crypto-currency can help connect the world.