Have you considered monetizing your biz with crypto?

When we talk about cryptocurrencies and their usage, the internet and tech community seem divided, with many calling them a ‘bubble’. Despite this, the fact remains that the crypto niche has experienced exponential growth in the last couple of years and it is still growing.

It should also be noted the entertainment business is mainly run via traction gained through millennials. Since they are taking a keen interest in cryptocurrencies, it seems like a perfect time for businesses to start integrating cryptocurrencies into their products.

Why should you use crypto for monetization?

The answer is quite straightforward – because the advertising industry is dying.

Until 2016, advertising was considered the best way to monetize a business, especially in the biz world. However, it is now experiencing a downfall.

If business owners want to stay in the market with the same earning figures, it is imperative they find alternative ways to monetize their business.

Another great reason is that blockchain technology, upon which every cryptocurrency is based, is decentralized and completely transparent. It is not run by any one organization, and so policies and financial division among stakeholders are not prone to favoritism.

For instance, if you want to track clicks on an ad displayed on your site, you could refer to the ledger and verify whether the clicks have a pattern.

Moreover, if you want to run a partner program on your biz, the technology could support it in becoming very profitable, whilst remaining transparent.

Basically, the use of cryptocurrency does not only make monetary dealing feasible, but it also eliminates the risk of fraud.

What are the positives and negatives for doing so?

Since 2017, a significant number of businesses have started integrating cryptocurrencies, mainly Bitcoin, into their payment options and referral awards.

Let’s have a look at some of the pros of doing so.

Efficiency

For cross-border payments, crypto is your best bet. In pretty much all cases, fiat takes several days to be credited to an account, however, in the case of digital currencies, it only takes a couple of minutes. If you are selling something on your website and you need instant payments, accepting cryptocurrencies is even faster than credit cards.

Low transaction fees

Customers often hesitate to shop online due to increased transaction fees. But in the case of cryptocurrencies, these unnecessary charges are kept at a minimum. In fact, it happens to be less than one percent of the total transaction amount.

The pros are obvious, it is important to keep in mind the following cons, as well:

Volatility in price

Behind every fiat, there is a central body that ensures there is some stability in the value of the currency. This is totally different with cryptocurrencies as they are totally decentralized. A token could cost $50 at one instance and 2 days later, the price could rise to $500.

Setup hassle

This depends on the nature of your business, but in some cases, it might be a hassle to integrate crypto payments. Since the technology is new, not everyone is proficient enough to deal with it, and, due to the supply and demand gap, developers often charge premiums that businesses have to pay in order to gain support.

It’s worth noting that API providers, such as Coinbase and Bitpay, which are considered as two of the most reliable payment processors, are quite expensive for the business owner.

What’s the best way to monetize your business with crypto?

Let’s have a look at an array of streams you could adopt to monetize your business with crypto.

Of course, the foremost thing is to adopt as many cryptos into your biz whilst expanding your customer base. When the amount is transferred to your wallet, you could hold it and sell it at a later date once the price rises.

Secondly, mining could be a wise bet, depending on the nature of your business. If your business has a website, you could start mining using your users’ browsers; with their permission, of course. It is an inexpensive method to monetize your business with crypto and many visitors accept it straightaway.

Is crypto widely-enough accepted to monetize with it?

Yes, of course. It could have been a concern 2-3 years ago, but now, a reasonable number of businesses are accepting crypto to monetize and increase their customer base:

Outreach.Buzz

Outreach.Buzz helps people connect with bloggers and influencers in order to promote their content, increase their traffic, and reach the highest rankings in search engines. They accept cryptocoins payments through BitPay.

Pizzaforcoins

This company tops my list as they have been accepting cryptocurrency for 5 years now and are very enthusiastic about it. Currently, they accept about 50 cryptocurrencies and are adding more. It’s the only form of payment they accept, no fiat!

Paypal

Paypal is providing support for cryptocurrencies by partnering with payment processors, such as BitPay and GoCoin. This will help raise the profile and perceived trustworthiness of crypto.

Subway

Some Subway outlets, in crypto-supporting countries, allow customers to pay in Bitcoin. They also plan to support payments in Tether and Ethereum in the near future.

Expedia

Expedia is seen as one of the most valued travel agencies and has recently partnered with Coinbase to offer customers the opportunity to pay in BTC. It is a great initiative to encourage the use of cryptocurrencies at various checkouts and it has boosted their sales, as well.

Conclusion

It is obvious that the use of cryptocurrencies is increasing and several businesses have already adopted it. As a business, you just have to jump into this highly lucrative moneymaking scheme, which provides an unparalleled degree of affordability, transparency, efficiency, and decentralization.

One of the coolest factors is that your business won’t have any geographical boundaries. The sole requirement for buyers is to have an internet connection and the required crypto in the wallet.

So, how would you incorporate cryptocurrency into your business model and increase your outreach?