Truthfully the main reason now people INVEST in Bitcoin is more of a profit-making rather than just the idea of having a decentralized network. Again speaking truthfully, would you OP rather invest in Tether or Bitcoin? even though we know that Tether is still always in the picture if you understand what I mean.
This is the most honest answer posted yet. Thank you.
I would not invest in Bitcoin or Tether. My original question related more to the actual use of cryptocurrencies as currency - but that is not what the vast majority of bitcoin holders use it for.