That day after working overtime, I took out my phone to order takeout and used my linked encryption asset settlement card to check out without thinking. It was at that moment I realized - the many doubts we had discussed about "using encryption assets to buy breakfast" have actually been realized.

Do you remember a few years ago when someone told you that encryption assets could be used for daily consumption? Most people would think he was telling a story. The attitude towards these assets in the community has always been fixed: either keep them in the wallet and wait for appreciation, or use them for cross-chain transfers. Consumption scenarios? That was simply not within the scope of discussion.

But this personal trial changed my mind. By recharging the payment card with USDT, the system exchanges it in real-time into the corresponding currency at the time of consumption, and then completes the settlement through mainstream payment channels—the entire process is surprisingly fast. From clicking to pay to transaction success, it takes less than 3 seconds. I have tried it on online platforms and offline stores, and have not encountered any congestion or failures; it is even smoother than traditional credit cards.

What does this indicate? Encryption assets are no longer just investment tools. When USDT can seamlessly connect with traditional payment networks when you buy milk tea or order takeout, and when the transaction speed and stability have surpassed traditional solutions, its value definition should be re-evaluated. The transition from digital assets to everyday currency has moved from theory into reality.