You're not wrong. I agree that public sentiment is abysmal and trying to talk to somebody about the merits of decentralization suddenly makes you a crypto bro. On the other hand, the bar is so, so low, that small improvements over time, such as UX development, can be really valuable. And large improvements, like the Merge, are a great way to combat misinformation if you find yourself in a conversation with a crypto hater.
As fireworks explode around me, I'm dreaming about a time in the future when Ethereum itself will rocket upwards and bring me one step closer to FIRE. Happy 4th. 🎆