[irln]

Because it is an insanely interesting problem to try and solve technically.

That is, a medium of exchange is essential to a modern economy and yet how to objectively regulate the supply of that medium of exchange without exploitation can be considered somewhat of a paradox. The quest is to solve the paradox via ever evolving technological solutions.

[vezzy-fnord]

objectively regulate

There's your problem. Such grandiose visions might have passed for a 1930s-era technocrat, but are laughable today.

[irln]

> objectively regulate

I think you misunderstood...regulate as in increase or decrease the creation of the medium of exchange through technology, not government entity.