Bitcoin has rewritten the rules of currency, but did you know? Great technological innovations are never achieved overnight.

Look at the inventions that changed the world in history: Papermaking was improved by Cai Lun during the Eastern Han Dynasty and took centuries to spread worldwide; the compass appeared during the Warring States period but took 800 years to become standard for navigation; gunpowder was invented during the Sui and Tang dynasties and took 600 years to be widely used in military and industry; even relatively young inventions like the telescope, which was invented in 1608, took 200 years to be perfected and truly popularized.

So, what does this mean? The value of technology always takes time to be proven. Bitcoin, as an innovation that changes the financial system, follows this same rule. The new year is coming—why not make a wish—believe in the power of technology and wait for market validation.

What do you think? Do you believe cryptocurrencies will eventually change the world like these historical innovations, or do you think more time is needed for observation? Share your thoughts.