So I don't think this point proves they're different functionality - other than the single factor of with more controllers then "printing" a bunch of coins wipi

So I don't think this point proves they're different functionality - other than the single factor of with more controllers then "printing" a bunch of coins wiping out the value decided by the market isn't easily possible? It's this single point of failure ("one" controller vs. distributed to diversify risk) that you're stating is what makes it a true Ponzi vs. Bitcoin?