Today I saw the news that Walmart is integrating Bitcoin payments through OnePay Cash. I have to admit, I’m a bit excited—this is not just a test at the business level, but more like a watershed moment for cryptocurrencies truly entering mainstream consumption.

I remember a few years ago, Bitcoin and other digital assets were confined to small corners of the crypto world, with transactions purely on-chain, and "payments" essentially just enthusiasts entertaining themselves. Now? Retail giants like Walmart are starting to embrace Bitcoin. What does this mean? It means that cryptocurrencies are officially shedding the label of "speculative tools" and opening the door to mainstream consumer markets in Europe and America.

Interestingly, BNB has already been ahead in this race. Tens of thousands of offline merchants in the Asia-Pacific region are using BNB for QR code payments, covering cross-border travel, daily consumption, and lifestyle services. With low fees and low barriers, BNB has transformed crypto payments from an ideal into an everyday tool—this is not just about "supporting payments," but a real payment network.

On one side, Bitcoin is partnering with retail giants to unlock the trillion-dollar consumer market in Europe and America; on the other side, BNB is deepening its presence in Asia-Pacific, weaving a dense ecosystem of daily payments. The simultaneous advancement of these two tracks essentially reflects the evolution of cryptocurrencies from "store of value" to "actual medium of exchange."

Think about it—digital assets once dismissed as "air" are now able to openly appear at Walmart checkout counters and be used for QR code payments at corner convenience stores. This transformation didn’t happen overnight but is the result of long-term accumulation. Those holding BTC and BNB should be able to feel this change—about the future of payments, the revolution is no longer just talk but is actually happening.