partly trend, partly future.
What will kill this is when the US gov’t makes it illegal. And why would they gov’t do that? Because they can’t track certain types of crypto currencies (like Monero). And they don’t want competition with the USD.
However, I expect the gov’t to eventually go with blockchain for the dollar. Because then they can trace everything you do and it prevents counterfeiting.
“What will kill this is when the US gov’t makes it illegal. “
It is already against the law to coin money. But many cities have done so, especially in the 1930’s. Frankly, I am surprised that the government hasn’t stepped in. I suspect they are watching to see how this develops.