CoinWorld News reports that WuShuo Blockchain tweeted: a16z pointed out that the true opportunity for stablecoins is not to disrupt the existing payment systems, but to fill their gaps. For example, consumers are unlikely to easily give up the consumer protections and reward points provided by credit cards in favor of stablecoins that offer no benefits and irreversible transactions. Therefore, the opportunity for stablecoins is more likely to serve emerging merchants who are not yet covered by existing payment networks.