Without projects that go all the way, the compromise coins will stay comfortable. Pirate Chain forces the conversation about what true privacy requires. It’s not for everyone, but its existence benefits all privacy projects by raising the bar. I’ve used it for a few transactions, and it’s impressively seamless. The wallet is clean, the sync is fast. Satoshi encouraged experimentation. Pirate Chain is exactly that. If you’re curious about the community, this subreddit post collection is a good entry point.