If you’re interested in crypto and even mildly supportive of it, chances are you’ve encountered more than a few negative statements about the space. For myself, these are a few ‘Oh, you’re interested in cryptocurrencies, aren’t they just used for buying drugs?’ or ‘It’s not even real,’ or my personal favourite, ‘At least I’ll soon be dead and won’t have to worry about these things.’ Why the general negativity towards cryptocurrency? Let’s break it down a little bit.