As of today in 2026, the definition of cryptocurrency is undergoing a fundamental shift. It is no longer merely the K-line fluctuating in exchanges, or the 'digital gold' stored in cold wallets. With the deep integration of WalletConnect Pay (powered by the Reown protocol) and global POS giant Ingenico, cryptocurrency payments have officially stepped out of the laboratory and into cafes in Paris, convenience stores in Singapore, and retail shops in London.
The core of this transformation lies not in 'being able to pay with currency,' but in its Cashback mechanism, which reconstructs the payment benefit distribution pattern that has been maintained for decades.