In terms of interest in local community that may want to meet to talk, yes thats a challenge for most I think. But People with interest that is investing in cryptos online ther eis ALOT that is writing and interacting about this topic. Something im sure you have no issues finding here on steemit. I am and do take interest in it, but that is not my main reason for beeing on steemit as can be seen from my articles I write.

And if you are interested enought o want to travle to talk with others that are interested, then Anarcopoco in Mexico is a good place to look into, that Jeff Berwic of TDV (The Dollar Vigilante) is organising and promoting. Its a anarchist and crypto focused event.

When it comes to making money on steemit, thats a similar level of challenge regardless of how manny is using it and how manny with voting power. AS its more of a matter of writing stuff that others see value enough in to upvote, and if the once with voting power see it and find value in it. You might say its a game of attention, something every media venture is. (that have an negative effect on how it effects thinking unfortunattely)