All good points and concerns, Daniel. Fair and important question we should all consider. It’s the kind of thinking that separates speculators from long-term builders. First, I don’t see crypto as “stuck” so much as digesting. What we’re experiencing looks less like a death spiral and more like a classic post-hype compression phase. Momentum has slowed which resulted in prices pulling back. ~30% doesn’t automatically erode legitimacy—it tests it. Weak narratives wash out. Strong ones refine and hopefully build the foundation and framework to build sustainable fintech solutions. A few thoughts point-by-point: 1. On confidence and legitimacy. Legitimacy doesn’t come from price alone. It comes from: - clear legal frameworks - repeatable use cases - enterprise adoption - and capital that sticks around longer than one cycle We’re early on all four and in the U.S., regulatory uncertainty is the bottleneck right now. CLARITY Act should be imminent, but once clearer rules land, they don’t just protect retail, they unlock institutional and enterprise capital, which historically arrives after volatility, not during hype. 2. Token supply, escrow, and “hidden dilution”. You’re absolutely right to flag this. Token overhang, escrow releases, and opaque treasury control are real risks—and many investors ignore them. This is where crypto must mature and as investors we need to watch those "events". The projects that survive will be the ones that: - disclose release schedules clearly - tie emissions to usage or revenue (This is key to any yield and defi) - treat tokens less like lottery tickets and more like operating infrastructure This is also where utility matters more than narrative. 3. Stablecoins vs fiat parity. Stablecoins aren’t meant to replace fiat ideologically - they’re meant to improve it operationally. Speed, programmability, settlement, transparency. But yes: if issuance, reserves, and governance aren’t crystal clear, “stable” becomes a branding term instead of a guaranteed parity. Regulation will likely help here more than hurt.

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