Quote from: Bushdark on February 18, 2025, 01:08:47 PM

I think I would like to use a crypto vending machine to purchase some snacks using altcoins like USDT or USDC.
I can't waste my Bitcoin or Solana on buying snacks or drinks when I can do that with a stablecoin. Any volatile coin is not advisable for purchasing food using vending machines because the price can appreciate anytime. I believe in the potential of these coins and I would not want to spend money that can appreciate with more profits over a period of time than sending it to an unknown vending machine wallet while paying extra charges on it when I can easily use fiat to purchase any drink that I like.

In general, most see Bitcoin or Solana as an investment for the long-term, rather than a future payment method (currency). Conversely, USDT or USDC is designed to be stable. They ca be used to buy snacks, coffee, etc. If you spend a volatile asset on small expenses, it often feels like as if you have missed your chance if the coin mooned later. At the same time, paying with crypto for the smallest things and vending machines also advances its usability. I'd suggest you use stablecoins for immediate transactions, save volatile ones with potential, and use Fiat in places where crypto is not accepted (you can use a crypto debit card for that). It all depends on your convenience as well as thoughts to use your crypto.