[olalonde]

They used to be close to 100% of the Bitcoin community. It's probably a lower percentage today as it has gained more mainstream adoption. But why does the exact number matter?

[Mertax]

Probably because it matters what the majority of adopters believe the purpose is.

Right now the belief of most bitcoin/crypto adopters is that it’s a way to get rich quick

Like most macroeconomic forces, it matters more what the majority believe to be true than what the vision is for something, whether it’s true or not.