>"Hackers" historically developed such a depth of understanding of some system that it allowed them to modify and subvert the system to suit their needs.
This is wrong on many levels. What you're describing is a scientist.
People might think the subs that you frequent are vile and disgusting. Which is fine, they don't have to go there, just like you don't have visit the subs that you don't like. Just because you consider them vile and disgusting doesn't mean you get to decide that for other people.
It's important to realize that with crypto to crypto trades nothing of value is actually being exchanged yet, since that value can only be determined AFTER it's been sold for a tangible asset. So don't get scammed into thinking that you owe fiat money for crypto to crypto trades, its a ridiculous notion.
How does coin to coin fall under barter? What are you bartering? Coin to coin trades can't be taxed, since value is impossible to realize until after those coins are sold for a tangible asset.
I guarantee your kids see just as many if not more ads than you did growing up. They may not look the same to you but they're there. Seriously, if you think ads have decreased over time then you've completely lost the idea of what an ad is.
This is wrong on many levels. What you're describing is a scientist.