I think the most important thing many people seem to over look, is the $229 million in backing from VC firms... Ask yourself the question.. Why would that much money be invested in something, if the people behind it, did not see potential in the technology?
I think we might have way more than 100 000 merchants world wide, who accepted Bitcoin. I am writing emails to companies on a daily basis, asking when they will accept Bitcoin and giving them contact details of companies who would help them to do it.
The Cult like community, is actually a complement for us..... but it should actually be replaced by the word "Passionate" or "enlightened"
it is a little bit more than 229 mio