Is 2018 the year when crypto goes mainstream

[maryjaysblog]

The truth is that the anticipation for crypto to go mainstream increases as time goes on. In fact there are skeptis who would have nothing to do with crypto unless it goes mainstream. Is 2018 that year when blockchain crypto goes mainstream?

[Newboybb]

Block chain technology has gradually become mainstream.
However, different countries have different attitudes towards the cryptocurrency market. Some countries are more optimistic and open.

[SUDARMONO]

It is true that 2018 is a mainstream year, with a very long decline in bitcoin prices and but bitcoin already has a high price and I think it will increase again by the end of this year.

[maryjaysblog]

It is true that 2018 is a mainstream year, with a very long decline in bitcoin prices and but bitcoin already has a high price and I think it will increase again by the end of this year.

Yeah Making Crypo go mainstream may just be they way to keep it alive.

[kantotinio]

For the first quarter I think this isn't a year for crypto. But it's too early to make conclusion, let's see what happens for the next few months

[BitcoinHodler]

it is called mainstream "adoption" and like any other adoption, it will also take time. it is not something that can occur over night so you can wake up one morning and see bitcoin has hit "mainstream".
the movement started about 2 years ago and it has been ongoing ever since. in fact bitcoin is slowly being adopted everywhere. mostly silently by the smart people with smart money.

[Juggy777]

I think you're a bit confused here Bitcoins and Blockchain going mainstream are two different things. People may adapt to blockchain ans yet not adopt bitcoins. So it's important to understand the difference here. It's true many companies are going after blockchain but not bitcoins but I feel this'll change sooner people and countries soon will go after bitcoins it's only a matter of time now.

[DooMAD]

People ask this every year.  How long is a piece of string?  It's all speculation until we actually see it.

Personally, I think that while things are heading in the right direction, there's still a fair way to go before we're there.  Many still argue we're quite early in the adoption curve.  

In terms of "blockchain" adoption, however, that's largely unimportant.  Any companies adopting (or perhaps co-opting is more accurate) blockchain are just building walled-gardens for the cost-saving benefits.  They're not actually creating something for users to see any benefits.

[maryjaysblog]

I think you're a bit confused here Bitcoins and Blockchain going mainstream are two different things. People may adapt to blockchain ans yet not adopt bitcoins. So it's important to understand the difference here. It's true many companies are going after blockchain but not bitcoins but I feel this'll change sooner people and countries soon will go after bitcoins it's only a matter of time now.

Ok thanks for the insight.

[maryjaysblog]

People ask this every year.  How long is a piece of string?  It's all speculation until we actually see it.

Personally, I think that while things are heading in the right direction, there's still a fair way to go before we're there.  Many still argue we're quite early in the adoption curve.  

In terms of "blockchain" adoption, however, that's largely unimportant.  Any companies adopting (or perhaps co-opting is more accurate) blockchain are just building walled-gardens for the cost-saving benefits.  They're not actually creating something for users to see any benefits.

lol. I never knew people ask this every year. My blockchain wallet is about a year old and i have done quite a lot of transactions with it. I cant just wait for when i can actually go shopping and pay with my coin. Thanks for sharing.

[Mr.Dick]

The truth is that the anticipation for crypto to go mainstream increases as time goes on. In fact there are skeptis who would have nothing to do with crypto unless it goes mainstream. Is 2018 that year when blockchain crypto goes mainstream?

I guess this could happen since 2017 was the year btc first came in focus of mass media due to its unexpected price exploding..

[Bulldozer_Boon]

Now that companies such as Walmart and Amazon are incorporating Blockchain tech into their business operations, are they leading the way for a trend of retail companies to the Blockchain to make shopping easier? Maybe even introducing their own retail coins to pay for things?

[DooMAD]

Now that companies such as Walmart and Amazon are incorporating Blockchain tech into their business operations, are they leading the way for a trend of retail companies to the Blockchain to make shopping easier?

That's certainly the myth they want you to believe, heh.  In practice, they aren't making shopping easier for anyone but themselves.  They're just reducing their level of bureaucracy and paperwork, along with other administrative costs, by getting software to do the record-keeping for them in real-time.  That's all these companies care about.  Chances are, you won't even be able to see their blockchain.  The average consumer won't notice any difference at all.

The average employee, however, might well notice if their role entails administrative or auditing duties.  They're soon to be out of a job, sadly.

[Angelia46]

Not only companies, but countries are studying the blockchain.
Blockchain technology will disrupt our lives and change the existing trust issues between people.

[maryjaysblog]

Now that companies such as Walmart and Amazon are incorporating Blockchain tech into their business operations, are they leading the way for a trend of retail companies to the Blockchain to make shopping easier? Maybe even introducing their own retail coins to pay for things?

I think they are just aligning themselves to disruption that will soon hit the digital world and if you ask me, that may be a really smart move.

[maryjaysblog]

the day it goes mainstream is still far awayyyy

lol. i think its only a matter of time... some day, it will happen

[buburjelly]

Some have acknowledged that blockchain technology can be used to be used as a very efficient data storage even many companies are adopting this blockchain technology to be used as their company's work system in processing and storing data. Blockchain technology is not only used as a system of digital currency but there are still many things that can be used this technology for various things other than digital currency.

[mustamin88]

 By 2017 it has been a remarkable year for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin is becoming mainstream as an investment, Bitcoin is very much in use in the initial coin supply market (ICO) and by the end it looks like everyone wants to invest in crypto money. but seen in 2018 will bring new opportunities as well as challenges for kriptocurrency investors.
Hopefully my answer can help.

[Harley29]

It is true that 2018 is a mainstream year, with a very long decline in bitcoin prices and but bitcoin already has a high price and I think it will increase again by the end of this year.

Yeah Making Crypo go mainstream may just be they way to keep it alive.

Bitcoin is mainstream and it use to move all the time, high adoption of bitcoin is really a sign it will become highest currency and well expensive currency, I think the main reason behind the mainstream is acceptance of blockchain by the every almost every well-known companies and it will be higher than this for few more years as adoption by every company which is switching to blockchain as payment build as protection wall around bitcoin.

[Dudeperfect]

Well, I think the year 2017 was the year when cryptocurrencies and blockchain went mainstream and it will gain momentum over the years. We have seen exponential growth in the user base during the price rally in the last quarter of the last year and it grabbed the global attention towards it. Yes, the correction took place soon after that but I believe that it will help Bitcoin to stabilize and grow further. There are some people who will keep using fiat currencies irrespective of the benefits of using crypto.