The field of cryptocurrency seems like something dropped on earth by aliens. It is a fantastic, nearly otherworldly, use of mathematics. Yet, human factors play just as important a role as with any other human endeavor. Bitcoin has been an ultimate test in technology and human interaction.
For a few years, there have been disputes on how to best scale the system. Having no centralized control means that changes must be agreed upon by participants. Of course, you know how very, very wrong an election can go! This one is not turning out how I'd like either.