I think it's probably fair to say that the Monero community is the most annoying and delusional of all wannabe-Bitcoin "replacements".

But then again, it's all pretty obsolete either way (given that the world doesn't and most likely won't ever care about cryptocurrency on a significant scale)...

If you want a peaceful quiet life, you wouldn't want to be rich and famous (=> a lot of trouble).

I'm pretty sure enjoying your privacy and observing your own creation anonymously is the smarter decision -- much more fun too.

You can rest assured cash is not going to be replaced by any cryptocurrency.

Going cashless is all about increasing the influence of central banks. And it makes sense: why pay with cash if one can pay via card or phone...

Keep in mind that the world's financial system doesn't really have any place for Bitcoin or any of its alternatives at all. It's a tiny little drop of "alternative culture" in a vast ocean of power. What we'll definitely see is a big(ger) international role of the Renminbi...