I admit I'm in a similar situation. I enjoy the talks a lot. Met a lot of interesting people. Couldn't find that anywhere else.
And we are using this as a payment system for work, but the culture and common practices don't allow for it to extend outside. Therefore it won't make money. I enjoy the challenge of trying to change that. Probably won't get anywhere. lol
Things change and I just tag along and see where it leads. Neither a crash, nor utopia I guess.