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It is kind of interesting how some cryptocurrencies like Solana or Stellar could in theory outcompete PayPal, Visa, MasterCard on fees but the volatility of the underlying cryptocurrency makes them uninteresting for businesses.



"How much for a beer?"

"$1. Or $4000. Maybe $20. Whatever. Life's a lottery. Be lucky."


On the other hand, you might get lucky and wake up one day and find that the crypto machine accidentally refunded you fourteen swimming pools of beer.


What about stablecoins? I think USDC exists on Stellar as well




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