Digicoin (DIGI) could be better suited for global use as a currency or a new type of money if it delivers on the following aspects:
Low Transaction Fees: Since Digicoin operates on the Solana network as claimed, its fees are likely to be very low, making it more efficient for microtransactions and everyday payments compared to Bitcoin, whose fees can rise significantly during periods of congestion.
Transaction Speed: Solana is known for high throughput and fast transaction finality. If Digicoin leverages this, it could handle a much larger volume of transactions than Bitcoin, which processes around 7 transactions per second (TPS).
Scalability: For global adoption, scalability is crucial. Digicoin’s infrastructure on Solana might allow for better scalability compared to Bitcoin's more limited block size and transaction speed without Layer 2 solutions like the Lightning Network.
Accessibility: Digicoin's large supply (19.99 trillion coins) could make it psychologically appealing for everyday use, as the per-unit cost would remain low, unlike Bitcoin, which is often denominated in fractions for transactions.
However, Bitcoin's advantages like its unmatched decentralization, security, and status as a store of value make it a dominant player as "digital gold." Bitcoin is more focused on being a long-term asset and less optimized for day-to-day microtransactions without using solutions like the Lightning Network.
For global currency use, a project like Digicoin could fill a niche, with mass adoption, a strong developer community, and partnerships to rival Bitcoin’s network effect and trust.