Your "lost cause" argument misses what's actually happening in the market. Monero is actively replacing Bitcoin in environments where privacy matters - not because of marketing, but because of necessity.

The "cameras everywhere" point fundamentally misunderstands financial privacy. Physical surveillance is one thing, but Bitcoin exposes your entire financial history to anyone with an internet connection. With Monero, your transaction history remains private regardless of physical surveillance.

Monero's anonymity set isn't static - it compounds over time as your outputs appear as decoys in other transactions. Each ring signature increases the statistical uncertainty about which outputs are being spent.

This isn't theoretical - government agencies have placed bounties specifically on breaking Monero's privacy while successfully tracing Bitcoin. The IRS paid $625,000 to crack Monero and failed, while Bitcoin users continue to be prosecuted through chain analysis.

The "nobody's heard of it" argument actually highlights Monero's value proposition. Not everyone wants their financial activities broadcast publicly. As regulatory pressure increases on transparent blockchains, Monero's true fungibility becomes increasingly essential.