During the first major crypto cycle, circa 2013, the leading narratives for value were decentralization and anonymity. With a tor browser and PGP key any tech-savvy tinkerer with an internet connection could browse illicit marketplaces to their heart’s content. The concept was fascinating, as was the technology. Perhaps if I had a bit more foresight, I would have saved my first Bitcoin instead of spend today’s equivalent of about $20,000 on a single silk road purchase (for educational purpose...