Some retail stalls are now accepting stablecoin settlements, and the latest holiday payment scheme has given consumers a taste of the practicality of crypto wallets.
It looks like a typical quick checkout—tap once, payment complete, nothing special.
But at the technical level, it's a different game: embedded wallets based on the Avalanche chain, gas-free transactions, combined with an on-chain loyalty points system. This model is breaking down the barriers between traditional payments and Web3, allowing ordinary people to seamlessly interact with blockchain technology in their daily spending. The retail industry is also beginning to rethink the potential of digital assets in scenario-based applications.
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GasFeeSobber
· 12-15 16:35
Alright, zero gas fees are indeed impressive. Avalanche has finally found its use case.
I'm optimistic about the stablecoin settlement logic, but the key is to increase its adoption rate.
On-chain points? Feels mostly like a gimmick; only a few have real implementation.
NGL, it's quite ironic to have a no-contact approach to blockchain—it's on the chain, yet people act like it’s not.
I'm just worried that tomorrow will be another wave of project teams running away, and retail will cool off again.
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BankruptcyArtist
· 12-15 16:21
Quick checkout is really awesome. Next time I go grocery shopping, I can also earn points on the chain? I'm stunned.
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GasFeeVictim
· 12-12 21:34
Haha, come on, another feeling-less interaction? I just want to know if Aunties and older ladies will use this stuff.
Stablecoin settlement sounds good, but is the retail booth really ready?
Avalanche chain is indeed awesome, having zero gas fees is unbelievable... this is what Web3 should be doing.
A good user experience is the key; hyping up concepts is meaningless.
I love on-chain points systems, much more reliable than traditional membership cards.
As for breaking down barriers, most people actually don’t even realize they are using blockchain.
Honestly, the applications at the payment layer are finally producing some real stuff.
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VibesOverCharts
· 12-12 17:49
Zero gas fees sound comfortable, but I wonder how the liquidity is on the stablecoin side.
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This is the right way for Web3 to go—don't go for those fancy tricks, integrating into daily life is the key.
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Avalanche's recent moves are indeed impressive; finally seeing practical applications.
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Wait, how does the on-chain loyalty points system work? Can you cash out or do you still need to hold?
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Would booth attendants use it? Haha, I feel it will take a long time to really become popular.
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Basically, it's just a different payment method; the user experience isn't much different.
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Using the term "breaking barriers" might be a bit exaggerated; honestly, it's still a niche community hyping itself up.
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Doing this during holidays is real; I tried it at a night market last week, and it was really fast.
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On-chain loyalty points? Can it prevent abuse? Otherwise, it might lead to another round of inflation.
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It's interesting, but it depends on when Avalanche's gas fees truly stabilize.
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gas_fee_trauma
· 12-12 17:48
Zero gas fees sound great, but how does it perform in real use? How long can Avalanche's ecosystem sustain itself?
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WhaleInTraining
· 12-12 17:29
Invisible contact with blockchain? Sounds good, but in reality, it's just Web3 sneakily being put into your shopping cart.
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Avalanche's zero gas fee setup is indeed excellent, but I'm just worried that merchants might come up with some new tricks later.
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Finally, someone is working on real applications, unlike some projects that only shout slogans.
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On-chain points system sounds good, but could it be just another new way to fleece users?
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This is the way Web3 should be—users barely feel like they're using blockchain.
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Stablecoin payments, I just want to know when I can use them at the wet market.
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Breaking down barriers is too superficial; the key question is how much cheaper can consumers get?
Some retail stalls are now accepting stablecoin settlements, and the latest holiday payment scheme has given consumers a taste of the practicality of crypto wallets.
It looks like a typical quick checkout—tap once, payment complete, nothing special.
But at the technical level, it's a different game: embedded wallets based on the Avalanche chain, gas-free transactions, combined with an on-chain loyalty points system. This model is breaking down the barriers between traditional payments and Web3, allowing ordinary people to seamlessly interact with blockchain technology in their daily spending. The retail industry is also beginning to rethink the potential of digital assets in scenario-based applications.