Bitcoin or Bitcoin core has not embraced the "digital gold narrative". Bitcoin has been consistent from when it was created till now, the narrative came about due to features in the network that has always been present. Bitcoin is also not a global solution to economic downturn.
I'm not certain what question you're asking at the end, but this is not a technical question, you can move it to Beginner's & Help board
I'm asking why Bitcoin hasn't been scaled to a point where it can be used more widely, which involves technicalities with the Blockchain design. Whether or not the technology could help offer a better alternative to the status-quo certainly is a matter of both technical and subjective debate.