A new study reveals a striking generational divide in how people view money and it could change how we get paid.
What Happened: According to a survey conducted by CryptoNinjas involving over 500 participants, 75% of Gen Z stablecoin users say they would prefer to receive their salary in stablecoins like USDT (CRYPTO: USDT) or USDC (CRYPTO: USDC), suggesting that digital assets may be on the cusp of transforming the traditional payroll system.
The research found that 53% of all respondents have used stablecoins, with Gen Z emerging as the most committed demographic.
Nearly half of Gen Z users make monthly stablecoin transactions, outpacing both Millennials and Gen X.
Unlike the volatile reputation associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), stablecoins are pegged to fiat currencies such as the U.S. dollar, offering a familiar but programmable alternative to traditional finance.
The appeal for Gen Z goes beyond speculation or hype.
Many respondents cited yield farming, inflation protection, and ease of …