I don't think this is hype, Tante. 'War on Cash' is no longer a tin-foil-hatter phrase.

There's only one merchant listed as accepting DASH here in Australia, but we'll keep a patient eye out for others that might adopt. It was disappointing that several Albany backpacker hostels we approached (though it was a while ago) didn't 'get it.' Those holiday backpackers have become worker backpackers, and crytos -- for both remittance and general use -- make perfect sense.

Mark.