Re: Are we really using crypto as a currency... or just holding it like digital gold
Yeah, I feel this question. Most people I know treat crypto like an investment, not something to spend.
I used to get hype about the idea of buying coffee with Bitcoin back in the day
, but let’s be real — most of us are hodling. Why? Because it’s been going up over time, and spending it feels like burning cash. If I buy something with ETH today, I’m always thinking “what if this coin is worth more tomorrow?”
That said, I *would* spend crypto if it made sense. Like, if I got paid in stablecoins or had a card that automatically converted my crypto at checkout without fees or headaches. Or if there was actual cashback/rewards in crypto for spending it — that’d make me think twice.
So to answer your question directly:
Right now, I see crypto more as a store of value. But I could see myself using it regularly if the experience was smooth, practical, and actually benefited me more than just holding onto it.
Big fan of what you're building — we need more stuff like that to push things forward.
I used to get hype about the idea of buying coffee with Bitcoin back in the day
, but let’s be real — most of us are hodling. Why? Because it’s been going up over time, and spending it feels like burning cash. If I buy something with ETH today, I’m always thinking “what if this coin is worth more tomorrow?”That said, I *would* spend crypto if it made sense. Like, if I got paid in stablecoins or had a card that automatically converted my crypto at checkout without fees or headaches. Or if there was actual cashback/rewards in crypto for spending it — that’d make me think twice.
So to answer your question directly:
Right now, I see crypto more as a store of value. But I could see myself using it regularly if the experience was smooth, practical, and actually benefited me more than just holding onto it.
Big fan of what you're building — we need more stuff like that to push things forward.