it absolutely is a technological breakthrough, moreso than uber or airbnb can ever be. it solves a fundamental technological problem - the global view synchronization problem, the Byzantine General's Problem - in a unique, novel, and original way. AirBnB and Uber do no such thing.
i really don't like being assigned a bunch of political views just because i recognize how elegant bitcoin is, and have bought an amount in bitcoin that wouldn't concern me if i lost it. this doesn't mean i'm a paranoiac or a libertarian or don't appreciate the need for central banks. i know it is risky but i also think the bitcoin network iteself has long term value and until the point that it is priced at that value i stand to make money from holding it.
i really don't like being assigned a bunch of political views just because i recognize how elegant bitcoin is, and have bought an amount in bitcoin that wouldn't concern me if i lost it. this doesn't mean i'm a paranoiac or a libertarian or don't appreciate the need for central banks. i know it is risky but i also think the bitcoin network iteself has long term value and until the point that it is priced at that value i stand to make money from holding it.
this person clearly has a political axe to grind.