Hi All,
I have been in cryptocurrency since 2014 but last 3 years I took a break from it. I had high hopes how it can change the financial world.
I would like to get back into it but first I would like to find out what is cryptocurrency today.
Is it just a trading commodity, long term investment or is it (very very very) slowly replacing fiat. I know there are many companies and small shops that accept cryptocurrency but is that it? Is the problem still about the speed of a transaction
Please help me catch up a little

If we describe the events briefly, then after the hype of 2017, 2018 returned the cryptoindustry from careless oblivion to the real world. This process was tough, led to the collapse of the market, loss of funds and investor interest, the reorganization of many projects. At the same time, product development intensified, the blockchain has received the support of governments, many incompetent participants have left the market. However, I think that this year the market will almost reach its maturity, and the industry will continue its stable and progressive development.