Skepticism Sunday #6 — August 25, 2024

This thread is only for comments discussing the uncertainties, shortcomings, and concerns some may have about Monero.
NOT the positive aspects of it.
Discussion can relate to the technology itself or its economics.
Talk about community and price is not wanted, but some discussion about it maybe allowed if it relates well.
Be as respectful and nice as possible. This discussion has potential to be more emotionally charged as it may bring up issues that are extremely upsetting: many people are not only financially but emotionally invested in the ideas and tools around Monero.

Post your concerns about Monero in reply to this thread.
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Upvote the comments that are the most valid criticisms of it that have few or no real honest solutions/answers to them.
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Probably an unpopular opinion, but I can't wait for the governments to go full tyrannical mode on centralised exchanges, that way it'll force everyone on decentralised exchanges like haveno.

People are having a hard time leaving centralised exchanges, they need to be motivated to leave them and change management needs to happen
- I think that scenario would be bad for us. Too much attention, too many fronts. I kind of think that if is actually better for monero to grow slowly without crazy tulip manias. The utility of monero is there for anyone with eyes to see. Also, going around screaming "freedom! privacy!" gives a bad look to outsiders. It "boxes us in" in a category in people's mind of libertarian fringe movement. That is a repellent just on it's own.