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Zealotry has its consequences. Uncompromising fanaticism seldom brings about the desired diffusion of change. In the pursuit of a revolutionary system, crucially that which seeks to iterate on what came before it, there necessitates a degree of malleability to entertain integration and ease of adoption.
There are however principles so immaculate in conception that are deserving of support without compromise. The right for all to a system of peer-to-peer finance free from interference fits the bill in my view and always has.
What has remained problematic is the inherent complexity of such a system. Interfacing with decentralised networks undoubtedly requires a degree of know-how. Things have certainly gotten easier for users over the years. There are well-intentioned developers deserving of great commendation for their applications, on-ramps and initiatives which have all grown our industry for the right reasons.
With so much swirling in the press-halls, new users now more than ever must be made to feel welcome. Bad actors must be called out as we see them, and a fundamental re-adjustment of expectations must occur. Why are we still here? Do these founding principles resonate with you or is self-interest your only motivation?
Speaking for myself, I ve stuck around all these years because despite every setback, every crumbling house of cards, the principles that underpin Bitcoin s conception endure. They are as robust now as they were during the WikiLeaks situation and have remained so through every tribulation in the decade plus between.
So why Hachi and why now? I come from a time where many would say such an endeavour is heresy, that other coins are an affront to the original vision. I don t believe this to be the case. As I said, zealotry has its consequences. We can never hope to achieve mass salience with such a narrow view. It is possible to remain true to the original vision of decentralized financial tools while still innovating and driving the message further.
Getting involved in something like this was not a decision taken lightly. The connotation with underhanded value extractions is not lost on me. Such is to be avoided at all costs. A powerful message sits at Hachi s helm. This is all that is ever needed to seed a movement. Never underestimate the value of exponential growth and network effects. So many did yet look where we are.
As a developer myself, I m familiar with the journey and am ready to embark on another. Faber s enthusiasm swayed me, and I found the display of loyalty in the narrative poignant. It was analogous to belief in the cause back when things appeared a pipedream. Bringing users together and exposing them to the original tenets of decentralization is enough for me.
Community and cause triumphs over all.