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Crypto for Everyday Shopping Is Still a Long Way From Normal

Buying everyday products using crypto sounds simple in theory, but the reality can be very different. Users may need to deal with wallet addresses, network selection, transaction fees and confirmation times before completing a purchase. Stablecoins can remove much of the price-volatility problem, but merchants still need payment infrastructure that converts or settles the funds efficiently. There is also the question of why someone would spend crypto when cards and mobile wallets already make payments extremely convenient. For crypto payments to become mainstream, the experience may need to become almost invisible to the user. What would actually convince you to use crypto for everyday shopping?
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