I've used this stuff five years ago: installed Metamask, ran an Ethereum node, tried some mining, wrote some Solidity, and came away with the impression that it

I've used this stuff five years ago: installed Metamask, ran an Ethereum node, tried some mining, wrote some Solidity, and came away with the impression that it's 99.9% total bullshit, can never deliver on its wild promises, and I'd wasted my time. I haven't seen anything since to change my opinion.