Part 11/14:
Challenges and Obstacles in Mainstream Adoption
Despite the promising future, Antonopoulos candidly discusses enduring challenges:
User Experience (UX): The biggest hurdle remains making Bitcoin accessible and secure for everyone, especially those unfamiliar with technology. He laments the lack of intuitive design and metaphors that guide users.
Perception and Resistance: The history of disruptive tech shows initial ridicule and fear—paralleling the early battles faced by automobiles and electricity. He emphasizes that entrenched interests will oppose Bitcoin’s open, decentralized nature, attempting to retrofit traditional control mechanisms onto it.