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Notably, some early influential figures, like Gavin Andresen and Mike Hearn, expressed disillusionment, citing the loss of decentralization and failure to uphold the original promise. Hearn famously declared Bitcoin a "failed project" because of the human failures of factions aiming for control over the protocol rather than adherence to the founding principles.
The Call to Action: Return to the Original Vision
Despite setbacks, the core potential for Bitcoin as "sound, free, and fast digital cash" remains alive in projects like Bitcoin Cash. With larger blocks, low fees, and open access, BCH truly embodies the original vision of a decentralized monetary system, capable of scaling to meet global demands.