Or ihub. Or AMZN. Or GOOG. Without the internet there would be no crypto currencies Sure, there could still be investment groups who meet for discussion. And bookstores and super-stores rather than AMZN. And libraries to search for info rather than GOOG. And banks and wire-houses who charge massive premiums for simple international financial transfers, rather than other options. Been there, done that - maybe you can expound a bit more on your point above re crypto currencies? Thanks.