Cryptocurrencies entered our lives promising to give us a new way to move money and invest. As more possibilities emerge, we’ve seen how these digital currencies reach new areas in interesting ways. The following examples reveal how the blockchain is transforming traditional activities into something new.

Getting Married on the Blockchain

It’s perhaps surprising to see that the first blockchain wedding was carried out in 2014, with the happy couple confirming their acceptance of the vows via QR code in that case. Blockchain ceremonies have grown in popularity since then, although this is a symbolic celebration of a couple’s love for one another rather than a legally binding ceremony.

The couple’s pledge is recorded on a public ledger and in some cases they may exchange digital assets instead of physical wedding rings. This is an area where we can see the importance of smart contracts, which are agreements stored on the blockchain. Some weddings have a digital priest officiating but it remains to be seen if this digital method of tying the knot becomes more popular or remains as a curiosity.  

New Way of Enjoying Classic Entertainment 

Cryptocurrencies have opened up the possibility of finding entertainment in many new ways.

Fan tokens like those on the Chiliz network help us to get closer to our favourite sports stars. LimeWire encourages music and content creation, based on the original LimeWire brand that was popular at the start of the century. It now uses generative artificial intelligence models to create a more modern process.

This trend can also be seen on gambling sites, where a casino bonus for crypto users lets them bet using extra funds or free spins. Tokens such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Dogecoin are among the currencies that can be used to add and withdraw funds securely. The games on offer in the lobby include blackjack, roulette, and slots, adding a modern twist to these timeless games.

Dental Care

While the blockchain has entered so many aspects of our lives, it perhaps isn´t much of a surprise to see it used in the dental industry. Dentacoin is a cryptocurrency for dentists but rather than being used as a currency, it’s a secure method of storing and exchanging dental information. Its mission is to boost oral hygiene by gamifying the experience and carrying out online surveys of patients.  

Dentistry and metaverse: A deep dive into potential of blockchain, NFTs, and crypto in healthcare is a research article by Ritik Kashwani and Hemant Sawhney that looks into the opportunities and challenges presented by this technology. Security, patient empowerment, and disaster victim identification are among the key areas covered that let us see what the future might hold.

These examples are part of a growing trend for everyday activities and entertainment to move onto the blockchain. As this technology carries on growing, we can expect to see more cases of cryptocurrencies entering our lives in new and unexpected ways. They might make some tasks easier for us, while in other cases they'll provide a new way of getting entertained.