Remember when Linux users went for "like Windows, but cheaper?". They've lost their edge - libre, better, customizable, loved by users, stable and performant. Are we Monero folks just “Bitcoin with better privacy,” clinging to a fading dream? Network effects are kicking our ass—money loves a crowd. Is there still some place for us in the world? Are we the last cypherpunks or are we doomed to be the crypto equivalent of groupies for a band that’s already broken up? I'll propose some meaningful things we can do in this situation.