It's adding a new layer of intelligence to the web. And we've spoken about this before I think, but the quote at Steem Fest "editing the blockchain is a lot like open heart surgery"... really solidifies the notion that there's a living thing being manifested right here (or at least the beginnings of one).

Currency as an infrastructure of flow + trust is super interesting. I've got to mediate on this one... might be worth another post soon ;)