This is the case for crypto especially, as the pie is not based solely in the physical realm and the digital space is infinite.

Most of us should probably have a larger focus on mental wealth, rather than material, and i am not sure how the monetary system of hive influences that.

It depends on the person. Like it or not, money is a part of our life, but most of us have an unhealthy relationship with it. A lot of this is caused by a lack of transparency and understanding, so seeing and participating in an economy that has far more transparency and hands on practice, can help develop the understanding that breaks the negatives of personal finance and starts to use it as a tool in a far more healthy manner. It is a long road.