from all I have read DCR is a very sound project with very good underlying fundamentals and a good schedule for improvements
so what it really needs is the exposure - marketing etc
probably the best exposure is when it is listed on exchanges because then people notice it and start to research it.
I also think a DCR/USD cross on an exchange will allow it to expand
DCR is added to Poloneix and Bittrex already, the major exchanges are covered. I am not sure about any Chinese one at the moment as they are not too crypto friendly nowadays. But would worth a try.
The DCR/USD would be very useful indeed, I agree. Preferably being in Coinbase where everyone would be able to buy directly using a credit card instead of via BTC. I am not talking about changelly as it is way overpriced.