I love your response, as it is all about context and understanding. My main point was centered on the fact you really can't speak for others unless you have the

I love your response, as it is all about context and understanding. My main point was centered on the fact you really can't speak for others unless you have their context, which is impossible because you aren't them. I do realize how important that distinction is! :) Bitcoin provides features of currency, but does so with a nod to identity management as access is limited to those with the keys. This means cryptocurrencies could give way to federation, which is payments + identity + some standard. The problem cloud continues to disrupt everything in sight - including traditional 'currency'.