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yes, and definitely for a while, but we have the other key dates and potential changes that will affect this, but looks like we're getting segwit. I'm a little confused on the BIP's and SegWit vs SegWit 2x of what is happening! EEK

Any knowledge would be helpful from anyone with expertise in the development progress or options

The original bitcoin is the technically weakest and most underdeveloped of all top cryptos. It won't survive 3 years. For the short term, It'll hold #1 position and then just die. BTC has 0% chance in mainstream adoption. Dash, NEM, NEO, ETH, Waves... they all can grow so much. I reservedly optimistic on EOS too.