Mainstream adoption is a universal challenge in the cryptocurrency market, but for those coins functioning as a medium of exchange, it is particularly difficult. Unlike other coins, which either target developers, businesses or other specific groups, coins like Bitcoin and Dash target the general population – which is unpredictable, finicky and, as the recent rollercoaster ride of the market has shown, easily spooked.

Among these coins is Dash. Currently 13th largest by market cap, this cryptocurrency initially attempted to find use as a privacy coin. It has since transformed itself into a primarily payments-focused coin and has been plugging away at achieving mainstream adoption ever since. It has several distinctions that separate it from Bitcoin and if you’d like a thorough guide to the the project, read our introduction to Dash.

Keep your eye on Dash because, like so many other cryptocurrency projects in development, it is a waiting game.