For a long time, using crypto meant one thing. You bought it, moved it to a wallet, and waited. Spending was rarely part of the conversation. In fact, many early users avoided it altogether. Paying with crypto felt risky when prices could double or drop sharply in a short span of time. That mindset did not come from speculation alone. It came from how crypto worked in its early years. Tools were limited. Payments were slow. Volatility made everyday usage feel like a gamble. Holding was the sensible option. What has changed over the last few years is not belief in crypto’s long-term potential. What has changed is ... (full story)