Some are really saying that if volatility can be managed then we can see Bitcoin going mainstream. I am wondering then: Is volatility something that we should find a way to control and how do you think it can be done?
1. I do not think that volatility of bitcoin is a particularly big concern. In fact even in uncertain times like right now, bitcoin has barely moved. It's hanging around $2500ish quite nicely at the moment, no major fluctuations happening.
2. Volatility will not be an issue as soon as mass adoption happens, right now speculators far outweigh regular economic activies conducted on bitcoin, but as soon as this swings the other way around volatility will be solved by itself.
3. Any measures of artificially reducing or increasing the price of a commodity or currency involves a central entity, and bitcoin doesn't and shouldn't have one. Some altcoins do have stability funds, but imo thats just another excuse for the founders to premine coins. I believe nautiluscoin is an example.