.. and the lack of real-world applications?
Did I hear you say "Lack of real world applications"? You are mistaken Bitcoin to some other digital currency.
Bitcoin is already used for international transactions, payment gateways to facilitate sending and receiving of money in business, cross border trade, store of value, and in making donations during crisis without a third man. So, I think you should recheck the statement you made and correct.
I do think it's more about not wanting to find some real cases to BTC, other than those that tie up directly to its price, not the abilities it has due to its values that are still upheld.. But that's okay, because we can always learn about these and understand the cases you and others would present.
