Is this the final blow of the German Empire? The current state of shanzhai looks like the last dance of the Axis Powers in 1944, and the rise of Bitcoin is reminiscent of that. If Bitcoin corrects, I can't imagine the scene of shanzhai collectively surrendering; it would all be wiped out. Alas, the current risks of shanzhai far outweigh the returns. Holding onto something useless won't earn much, but when it drops, it could wipe out your pants.