What Will It Take to Make Bitcoin a Real Currency Again?
Every year on Bitcoin Pizza Day, we remember the 10,000 BTC spent on two pizzas in 2010. Back then, Bitcoin was used as money. Today, it’s mostly a store of value—“digital gold.” So, what needs to change to make Bitcoin useful for everyday spending again?
1. Faster, Cheaper Transactions
Layer 2 solutions like the Lightning Network can make Bitcoin faster and more affordable to use.
2. More Places to Spend It
Bitcoin won’t work as currency unless more merchants start accepting it regularly.
3. Easier for Everyone
Crypto wallets need to be as simple as using Apple Pay or Venmo.
4. Less Volatility
People won’t spend BTC if they fear it could double or crash tomorrow. More stability is key.
5. Clear Rules
Governments need to make crypto tax laws simpler for everyday spending.
Bitcoin was born to be money—not just digital gold. If we fix these issues, maybe next Pizza Day, we’ll actually buy pizza with BTC.
What do you think?
