Bitcoin is slow; it produces blocks every 10 minutes, and during busy times. Transactions can take hours to confirm, which makes it practically unusable for fast payments or high-demand applications.
BTC was never designed for complex apps or smart contracts. Its scripting language is simple by design, which limits what developers can build on it directly.
Then there are the fees. When the network gets busy, transaction fees can go through the roof. People end up bidding against each other just to get their transactions confirmed, making microtransactions or casual transfers far too expensive.
For many users, BTC is a tool for holding value, not for using it. It is outdated in the eyes of modern users and builders. That is why projects like Bitcoin Hyper are starting to change the conversation.
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