Cryptolibtard

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cryptolibtard
/ˈkrɪptəʊˌlɪbˈtɑːd/ (n.)
cryptolibtardian
/ˈkrɪptəʊˌlɪbˈtɑːdiən/ (adj.)

One so taken with the endless anarchic theoretical possibilities of distributed ledgers and permissionless blockchains as to be unable to shut up about them.

“Ultimately, a blockchain is a record of ownership. Beyond that, magical thinking is needed to suppose it can morph into art, capital or some cryptolibertardian neutralisation the implicit trust required for a market.”

—Some wag on Twitter

See also

• Bitcoin is Venice