I too have made the comparison of crypto to Linux.

However, In some circumstances,
I think we have to look at the differences.

Crypto is a trust network of value. It can pay to develop itself.
If organized properly, it can pay for all open source dev.

Our need to revolutionize money far exceeds the need to revolutionize operating systems. Linux never has and never will garner this much attention, and I think that points to a pronounced acceleration in the years to come.

The tipping point comes when developers can quit their jobs and come work for blockchain. Indeed, this will happen in the developing world first because the cost of living barrier to entry is lower.