Most people probably need the approval of the government they all despise. I can understand however the reluctance of people, tbh there arent a lot of cryptos actively being used and i think that will be a huge trigger for people to really take it serious. For me however i would agree with your answer, but even in an extreme case like that, i wouldnt give up hope as the technology behind it is too good to overlook.
RE: For discussion: What would it take to change your mind about block chain?