A recent article by *Vanity Fair* titled "The True Believers of Cryptocurrency" portrays people who have long been involved in crypto as zealous cult followers, packaging them with decadent imagery and headlines like "the world's most expensive religion." The article, called a "deliberate mockery" by community members including Tally founder Dennison Bertram, sparked strong backlash because it focuses only on stereotypical "fallen figures" while ignoring the builders who are creating real on-chain value.