How much closer is Bitcoin to being mainstream, and how do you gauge that? I noticed more ATMs in recent years, but other that haven't seen too many other signs.
Even the use of ATM will further distant Bitcoin from the anonymous status of its holders it seeks to protect. This is even a cog in the wheel of its progress for me. Besides that, I really think Bitcoin is still far removed from being mainstream. The 21million total supply (which is really infinitesimal compared to global population) and the erratic nature in price are two major issues for the Bitcoin to contend with.