I was there, it was great. Suddenly I could access tons of information, save hundreds of dollars by sending emails instead of long distance calling, look up airline schedules, download lists of jokes, find local singles looking to mingle, browse mail order catalogs, read recipes, or order books from a small Seattle company with a huge selection.

The personal real-world benefits of the www were real and obvious and constantly improving. What has the blockchain actually done for people on a daily basis?