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I am holding tens of thousands of WCT tokens. Although the amount isn't particularly large, I’ve been reluctant to sell off.
Why? Frankly speaking, the WalletConnect project is indeed a representative of hardcore infrastructure in the industry. Unlike purely hype-driven projects, it focuses on real application-level solutions, which are quite scarce.
Recently, I’ve paid attention to their new direction and feel that their thinking has become much clearer. Rather than calling it a revolutionary breakthrough, it’s more of a pragmatic implementation—they are promoting payment applications aimed at ordinary users. This direction itself is promising because mainstream payment is the critical point for crypto to move from niche to mainstream.
How exactly are they doing it? The core approach is to integrate stablecoins into physical POS systems. It sounds simple, but what does that mean? It means users can pay directly with crypto assets at offline venues like convenience stores and restaurants, without going through complicated exchange processes. This is truly a way to lower the entry barrier.
Of course, this path is still in the early stages, and whether it can truly be implemented depends on subsequent execution. But at least, the direction is correct—focusing on practical applications and serving real needs, rather than blowing bubbles with marketing stories. So, I remain optimistic about this direction.
Indeed, once payment scenarios are unlocked, the potential is enormous.
This is genuine infrastructure, unlike those vaporware projects.
If the POS system can really be advanced, it could change many things.
I'm just worried it might end up being another PPT project; execution will be key.
Wait, are you just finding reasons to justify your coin hoarding, haha?
Landing applications are indeed scarce, but to be blunt, many projects make the same promises.
That said, compared to those purely concept coins, I do favor those working on infrastructure.
However, competition in offline payments is fierce, and traditional payment giants won't sit idly by.
Hardcore infrastructure + real demand—this combo is quite powerful, no wonder they’re hesitant to sell off.
POS system integration sounds good, but I'm worried it might just become a PPT project.
If this can really promote the convenience store scenario, it would indeed be a breakthrough. The key still depends on subsequent actions.
Wait, if the stablecoin POS system really gets off the ground, how will the regulatory aspect be handled? Overthinking it.
I feel WCT is still worth holding, at least the team isn't like those pure money-grabbing schemes.
To be honest, infrastructure projects are like this — not very glamorous but genuinely solving problems.
But tens of thousands of tokens still sound like a lot; why bother stressing over whether to sell or hold…
To put it simply, it's POS token accumulation. This thing will only have a real chance once it’s integrated into payments.
Infrastructure indeed doesn't make quick money in the early stages, but who knows?
For WCT to explode, there must be a prerequisite: genuine users and real transactions.
This direction is solid; now it depends on whether the team can endure until that day.
WCT is indeed much better than those vapor projects, I have to admit.
It's both payment and ecosystem, sounds good, but execution is the key.
It's good not to be scared by FOMO, and those still researching new directions are considered to have resolve.
Honestly, the ambition in payments is quite significant, but the costs and barriers are right there.
If WalletConnect truly integrates offline, that would indeed be a different story.
Such hardcore projects are actually the easiest to overlook, as the market is all about hype stories.
POS system integrating stablecoins sounds like reinventing the wheel, there are plenty of ready-made solutions.
Not clearing out your positions is the right move, at least you're betting on the right direction, not on the coin price.
Payments are the ultimate goal, no doubt, but it might take longer than expected.