We haven’t heard much about bitcoin ATMs lately, what is your argument for their continued relevance or usefulness, especially when people can use services like LocalBitcoins?
LocalBitcoins is an excellent service but it is more susceptible to scams than using an ATM. Also some customers feels more comfortable using the machines for cash transactions.
Bitcoin is such a new technology that early adopters may feel more comfortable doing their first transactions through an ATM, as opposed to online or person to person. The ATM is already a familiar exchange process.