If Bitcoin proponents ever want to reach people who aren't "equally engaged", then it needs to be safe and reliable. Like, you know, that evil fiat currency. Wh

If Bitcoin proponents ever want to reach people who aren't "equally engaged", then it needs to be safe and reliable. Like, you know, that evil fiat currency. Which pretty much requires either the backing of governments, or an incredible improvement in fundamental security and transaction support. Until then, it's going to be the currency equivalent of fantasy football, with a side business in digital transactions for otherwise illegal activity.