[jacobion]

Most people will not use the ethical projects that you mention, at least until perception of crypto changes, because they will associate crypto/defi either with full-on exit/Ponzi scams, or with experiences investing in Bitcoin and others right before the peak.

[3np]

I think you're right, it's going to stay fringe for a while - which I think is for the better, as I think it will be another couple of years before the ecosystem is quite ready for a huge influx of new active non-tech/non-enthusiast users.

The rational part of me does not want BTC > $30k (or <~10k) within the coming months.