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Cryto-currencies are not like fiat...if everyone just accepted that I think there would be a lot less pain.
If by "survival" you mean one neckbeard with two netbooks continuing to mine Bitcoin, I agree. If. OTOH, you mean "not making everyone holding for more than a day poor," that's sorta iffy...
Survival = i can send any amount i want anywhere in the world and get 3 confirmation at around 30min for few cents