I fundamentaly disagree that YC is a subversion of the current system. They are basically the same thing but everyone drank their own koolaid and thinks it’s something new. YC is a system that is really good for putting stamps of approval on selected groups, and Airbnb is great.

Plenty of crypto currencies exist other than bitcoin. This is only the beginning, and scaling is one of many issues that will be figured out. Even if you don’t buy coins, paying attention to the tech coming out can be beneficial and interesting.