The entire cryptocurrency and Bitcoin movement has changed the world. When you look at the big picture nothing over the past few years has made such a positive impact, and it’s one that we might not even fully realize for many more years down the road.
But the future is crypto, and it’s going to totally change the way businesses sell and consumers buy.
There are many ways that it already has, and those that know how it originated know that it was first used as tender for the dark web. It’s now more mainstream and the future looks bright for crypto to become an accepted currency.
Give Consumers Another Payment Option
The draw to crypto is the fact that it’s still very anonymous and private, which is something its early adapters love and why they are so passionate about it. But not everyone loves the privacy factor that crypto provides.
In fact, many organizations are scared that it will allow people to hide better, and those organizations that sell data and mine data, making billions of dollars, want to do everything in their power to prevent it from becoming a mainstream currency.
Some consumers want to remain private when buying certain items online, like a CBD tincture for example. They fear that their data will be sold and linked to those products. Crypto as another widely accepted form of payment is very appealing to many consumers.
Old School Industries Need to Adapt or Lose Business
It’s no secret that consumer are demanding that large companies begin to accept cryptocurrency, and many large online retailers are now accepting Bitcoin. There are even Bitcoin ATMs in large cities and airports.
Some payment gateways are also giving merchants the ability to accept digital currencies. While it can get tricky when it comes to exchanging in real time, the risk is often minimal, and the old school industries that adapt first are going to stand the better chance of surviving amongst their competition.
If a consumer is trying to find a contractor, some may pick one that makes it known that they accept crypto as a form of payment. The ones that take the leap and become innovators are going to survive because they were not afraid to adapt.
Provides Access to Industries Traditional Payment Gateways Don’t Like
The major sports betting platforms like FanDuel and DraftKings have faced many challenges, but blockchain and crypto make it easier for horse racing events like Golden Slipper to be easily accessible.
Things like the adult industry and the cannabis industry are two niches that traditional banks don’t like. A business in those industries are going to face more underwriting and end up paying higher transaction fees.
Crypto is smart and they are embracing these industries. They are getting more support and these businesses are getting behind the currencies, further exposing crypto to new consumers.
Final Thoughts
The cryptocurrency revolution is just beginning, which makes it the perfect time for innovative businesses to get behind it and understand why it’s such an exciting time to be involved — the ground floor level.