The cryptocurrency industry places too much emphasis on short-term gains
Creating a new financial model where VCs hold 50% of the network share from the start will always be a stain
Currently, the most 'successful' products in the industry often involve the issuance of fraudulent tokens. Very few projects genuinely follow a user-centric model, as acquiring real users is indeed very difficult.
Most projects take shortcuts: first attracting investment from large market makers, and then drawing in trades through incentive programs. This model is unsustainable in the long run.
From a historical perspective, society has always been moving towards individualism. Every advancement towards individualism, human rights, and similar directions has been positive in outcome, whether measured by GDP or happiness.
From the earliest days of needing to protect one's farm with weapons, to later being able to save money in a bank, and now to decentralized finance — you can completely control your funds through cryptographic technology.