Yesterday, we looked at how businesses are being built entirely on crypto infrastructure. Today, we zoom in on the boldest among us: the Americans who’ve gone full crypto—and ditched fiat altogether.

It might sound extreme, but it’s becoming more common. From freelancers to small business owners, more people are earning, saving, and even spending entirely in Bitcoin or stablecoins. No dollars, no banks, and definitely no trust in a federal system that’s inflating away their future.

Some use crypto debit cards that convert assets in real-time at checkout. Others live peer-to-peer—paying rent, groceries, and gas with direct crypto transfers. A few have even negotiated with their landlords and service providers to accept stablecoins like USDC or DAI in exchange for discounts or faster payments.

Why make the switch? For many, it’s about principles. They’re tired of the surveillance, the inflation, the frozen accounts, and the politicized credit scoring system. Crypto lets them opt out—permanently. But it’s also practical. With 24/7 liquidity and no banking hours to obey, they can move funds whenever they want—weekends, holidays, or mid-flight.

Sure, it takes planning. You need to track price swings, avoid bad actors, and manage custody wisely. But for the liberty-minded, that’s a feature—not a bug.

Tomorrow, we shift gears to explore how crypto is being used to protect privacy in an era of constant digital surveillance.