★Crypto founder told to pose in a bathrobe by Vanity Fair because our “mature” industry still being mocked

"The persistent mainstream media framing of crypto as immature, exemplified by Vanity Fair's request, underscores a critical reputational hurdle impacting institutional adoption and regulatory clarity. This perception gap can deter traditional capital inflows and reinforce legislative caution, prolonging the industry's struggle for mainstream legitimacy despite significant technological and financial maturation."