This article inspired me more than I can say. After I read it I wrote this description of what an open protocol world might be like on a non-eventful day:
https://steemit.com/fiction/@kdneeley/id-1-0

and first wrote this just buzzing in my head about the possibilities:
https://steemit.com/blockchain/@kdneeley/what-if

I'm happy to see this article has been shared on here. Thank you.