The future of the blockchain does not start with libertarian type people holding digital signatures for speculative value. It starts with actual implementation for daily use.
The current, most realistic application of the blockchain are the dApps/smart contracts that can be built on top of it. That is why I buy ether and trade it for coins such as EOS and GAS (NEO's actual token). The more we use crypto, the more positive are outlooks. Made a good amount of money shoveling! Gonna last me a while for gas and stuff, so I can spend the rest of my income on college and investing.