I like Monero. I use it for things. I don't hold it or invest in it. Bitcoin privacy techniques are worthwhile, and I do them, but they are costly, slow (in the world of Whirlpool) and not bulletproof. I'm a world of extremely high on-chain fees, impossible and not feasible.
The need for privacy can be life or death. Freedom or enslavement. Monero is a better choice, hands down, for dark transactions. Why is this remotely controversial? XMR is just a digital vehicle to privately shuffle some amount of value around. If it was $1, it would still be just as useful. It is the only altcoin worth respecting for it's usefulness, worthwhile existence, and innovation.
Bitcoin needs a layer for encrypted transactions, but until then, I view Monero as an off-chain privacy payment rail for Bitcoin's value. Swapping between them is crucially important for now. Thank you Samourai Wallet!
