Speculation itself is not the enemy

— the only enemy is speculation with no practical use.
btc—ETh—pi
Every new technology initially resembles a casino before becoming infrastructure.
The real risk is not gambling itself, but the inability to escape the troubles of gambling.

Survivors will follow these protocols:
Generate actual demand (not just emissions)
Solve boring problems, payments, coordination, settlement
Even if token prices stay flat, the functionality remains effective.
The market can attract attention.
Practicality ensures its survival.

Cryptocurrencies will not disappear because of speculation
— if it ultimately only remains speculation, then it will disappear.