Don't get me wrong, I love BTC, but....

I think the biggest flaw in the whole design and concept of BTC and the blockchain is; they didn't fully consider the "human element"

security (not getting hacked, ripped off, and scammed) will develop. I believe it could be the greatest growth area in the sphere, and if improved upon, will make BTC much more palatable, but it still doesn't fully address the "human element"

Beautiful algorithms and glittering technology are one thing, but most people don't care. They just want something that works, and will only switch up to a better version when the old has grown obsolete and the new brings noticeable improvements.

generally, people distrust new things. When the new thing is shown to have weak spots, these are exaggerated and constantly mocked/pointed out.

BTC has suffered so many scandals and scams that there is much more bad press than good, and this alone will stifle new adoption.

BTC could very well flounder to the point of death because people have this image that it is full of pitfalls.

If BTC can survive the next 5 years, for sure this human fear will evaporate.

Consider mobile phones. They have been commercially available since the 80s. Except no one used them. They were ridiculed. Cumbersome, overpriced, very limited usability.

Now the phone in your pocket contains more technology than went to the moon in the 60s, everyone has one, and they are easy to get and use. Think about it, how could you survive without one in today's world?

Too many people try and make an analogy between BTC and early days of internet.

Mobile phones are a much better comparison.

Hold fast brethren, we have ~5 more years of gloomy seas on good ship BTC.

however, patience will be rewarded.