real lesson is the 'unforeseen' element itself - what other 'surprises' await as a result of the wtf presumption that bitcoin needs starbucks or africa to thrive , and consequent meddling with core...
vector of attack is the 'presumption' itself ... is it the democratic mind ? i mean the frenzied altruistic backslap sure as hell produces some neat toys , but if it ends up being exploited by enemies playing on such ideals and they use the in to break btc then its obviously a dangerous larp -
people certainly were warned ...