This is a fiat mindset. Bitcoin is not a zero sum game like the dollar. It doesn’t grow if “everyone acts in their own self interest”. Since its supply is fixed, and it is secured by node decent...
“It relies on honest node runners protecting its fundamental purpose and not being apathetic or passive about alternative use cases that harm it and obscure its identity.”
exactly, node runners serving their self interest.
exactly, node runners serving their self interest.
1