Great article. You nailed it. I'm always for protocol level updated.

" When there is a storm, and you stand in front of a tree, if you look at it's branches, you swear it will fall, But if you watch the trunk, you will see it's stability." I've repeatedly used this quote from Revenant.

Self funded treasury is vital to take things to the mainstream. You need to have sponsorships and brand awareness. You need conferences. That's what Dash and PIVX has been doing. TenX, Monaco, Metal etc will also play a big role. I also have high hopes for NEM. Please check it out. It's a real sleeping giant.
https://forum.nem.io/t/nem-will-surpass-bitcoin-eventually-and-heres-why-and-when/7447