It’s not because it’s the cheapest or fastest. It’s because the merchants I buy from accept it, and I don’t worry about the price fluctuation for a $5 purchase. The market cap is large enough that the volatility is manageable. And the fees are negligible. It’s become my default for things like digital downloads and small subscriptions. Satoshi said Bitcoin should be used for everyday payments. Dogecoin is doing that at scale. If you’re curious about which coins are actually used, this usage report was eye‑opening for me.