Let's be honest: if the entire crypto market collapsed tomorrow, most people wouldn't even notice. Outside the trading community, casual investors, and blockchain enthusiasts, mainstream adoption remains pretty much non-existent. Sure, we see headlines about Bitcoin hitting new ATHs or Ethereum network upgrades, but these stories barely move the needle in mainstream media or everyday conversations. The harsh reality? Crypto still hasn't solved the mass adoption problem. Transaction speeds improved, fees dropped, but the barrier to entry—knowledge, complexity, trust—keeps ordinary people away. Without real-world utility that resonates with the general public, without integration into daily life, the space remains niche. That's the uncomfortable truth we need to acknowledge.
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Let's be honest: if the entire crypto market collapsed tomorrow, most people wouldn't even notice. Outside the trading community, casual investors, and blockchain enthusiasts, mainstream adoption remains pretty much non-existent. Sure, we see headlines about Bitcoin hitting new ATHs or Ethereum network upgrades, but these stories barely move the needle in mainstream media or everyday conversations. The harsh reality? Crypto still hasn't solved the mass adoption problem. Transaction speeds improved, fees dropped, but the barrier to entry—knowledge, complexity, trust—keeps ordinary people away. Without real-world utility that resonates with the general public, without integration into daily life, the space remains niche. That's the uncomfortable truth we need to acknowledge.