Great post with a lot of info. I've been concerned lately that the bitcoin network is slowing and very expensive. I'm reading that vendors are dropping bitcoin in favor of other cheaper, faster coins. It appears to me that bitcoin is becoming more of investment vehicle than a form of payment.
Great objective info.
I believe that is correct too. And nothing wrong with that. It's not like I can buy anything directly with my silver or gold coins. I have them because I like them, and I believe they should have a higher value than they currently have. Why? Because I see a flawed and outright criminal traditional banking system. And along came cryptos, and my old silver/gold coins were stacked away and forgotten. And that's why I believe in Bitcoin as both a investment vehicle AND a payment system. If it can't be all in one coin, then so be it. I will embrace both or all of them.
I totally agree :)