Bitcoin's Path to Mainstream: Games and AI Driving Adoption, But Regulation Looms

Bitcoin could become widely used as a payment method for everyday purchases like coffee within 10 years.

Bitcoin-powered video games could drive adoption by rewarding billions of gamers with bitcoin and lightning network micropayments.

TradFi institutions are bringing more capital into bitcoin via ETFs, but could also try to control aspects like mining.

Artificial intelligence agents may use bitcoin natively for transactions as digital currency without needing bank accounts.

Tighter government regulations and taxation could restrict bitcoin, leading to a rise in "shadow bitcoins" traded privately to avoid oversight.