Bitcoin is a vehicle, the fiery torch and spark of this culture and industry. It still plays a big central role as an established medium to invest and support next generation technologies surrounding this community. Will it be the answer it was conceived to solve? Most probably not, but it sure did snowball effect this movement. Understanding Bitcoins history, purpose and set backs has been the biggest support in the expansion and development of this revolutionary technological race. What does the Future hold? Only time will tell.. I personally believe it could very well reach 50k by 2018. No time has ever been more exciting than now in the crypto space.. I'm very excited to see the new innovation coming out, blessed to be apart of this movement. Peace love and happiness to all and happy holidays.