Are Cryptocurrencies Ready For Mainstream Use? Are we? I'm a big fan of the major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and LiteCoin (LTC). I’m not really paying any attention to the dozens of derivative (and in some cases satirical) alternatives, such as Dogecoin and Coinye, but I think Bitcoin and Litecoin have a real shot at permanence. Having said that, do I think they are ready for prime time, mainstream use? Not yet, and here's why... Cryptocoins have no intrinsic worth. In other words, they ......