Over all my years as a crypto user (now going on 8 years), I’ve realized something important that is often overlooked: real adoption and merchant acceptance are still weak.
No matter how many onboarding campaigns we run for everyday people, if they don’t actually have places where they can use that same currency, adoption will always be limited — and when it’s limited, it becomes a problem.
At my meetups, I don’t just explain what BCH is. I want people to understand the core of crypto and have the freedom to choose what works best for them. It’s normal for someone to feel that BCH may not be the best fit for them and choose another crypto — what matters is the learning.
The crypto world is still small, and many people are not yet aware of it. But this ecosystem is inevitably growing, and those who join early will benefit the most.
Merchants, on the other hand, can gain a lot by accepting BCH. They cut out the middleman and avoid paying high fees like those from credit cards — meaning they keep more of their earnings.
For example, here in Mozambique, when someone accepts BCH, they are effectively buying it at around 64 meticais per dollar. But when they sell on the parallel market, they can get around 76 meticais per dollar — making an extra margin.
This is where the merchant wins. No banks needed. The money stays safely in their wallet, and for users making payments, it’s completely stress-free.
Both sides win — and adoption grows.
There is still a lot of work to be done. But I won’t stop.
On April 25, we go again — another meetup, more crypto education, and more real adoption on the way 👊💚
