They are just trying to build something that could realistically work in the world we live in on a larger scale. Some centralization still has a place and a purpose. To me, it also depends on WHO you are trusting to be the centralizing entity. And what choices and say you have in that process. Seems like when you get into the weeds of it and really dig into functionality, (which I have not and am not technically capable, but i’m goad there are those of you that do/can!) these mints are our only real solution right now. I like the effort and dedication that these people are putting into finding real world solutions for the industry instead of the normal “legacy” solutions. Bitcoin can’t scale itself as is. I just think you’re pointing your barrel at the wrong people for the wrong reasons.