I think it’s important to note that these currencies originated from individuals or groups of “hackers” meaning people who like to play with computers. Of course, with anything that has a stream of money changing hands, wise people will try to inject themselves into the stream. So, yes, I’m sure there are bad actors and selfish people and 1%ers involved at this point. But there are also those that believe in the idea behind having decentralized currency outside of any govt control.
I think it’s important to note that these currencies originated from individuals or groups of “hackers” meaning people who like to play with computers. Of course, with anything that has a stream of money changing hands, wise people will try to inject themselves into the stream. So, yes, I’m sure there are bad actors and selfish people and 1%ers involved at this point. But there are also those that believe in the idea behind having decentralized currency outside of any govt control.