If you hold crypto, you know the drill: it’s exciting in theory, but a headache to actually spend on anything beyond niche crypto-only markets. Crydit, launching its beta today, thinks it has the answer. It’s joining a crowded field of startups trying to make crypto spending more than a novelty.

Crydit’s pitch isn’t just about fancy tech, but about a simple promise: “Pay Everything.” Their focus is on bridging the gap, making crypto as usable as your debit card. They highlight support for a massive range of blockchain assets, partnerships to instill trust, and the promise of easy in-store and online use.

This isn’t the first rodeo in crypto payments. Projects have come and gone, often failing to win over both wary merchants and skeptical crypto holders. Crydit’s real test won’t just be tech, but:

Crydit mentions its licensing. This is key. The crypto world has seen scams and failures damage trust. Solid regulation and compliance could make Crydit more palatable to users concerned about security.

Crydit’s success hinges not just on their platform, but the larger crypto landscape. If assets stabilize and more people accept it as a norm, their solution has a shot. If not, it’s another well-intentioned project struggling against the “neat idea, but…” problem that has plagued crypto payments for years.