IMHO a step forward. Designing organisms leads to unraveling some of what nature has hidden so well.

Mate, it just requires an address to transfer to. Nothing stopping an organisation like steam from making a wallet and accepting funds. This level of new inconvenience introduced might make it more appealing, not stupid.

That is the intention. You could choose to convert, hold, transfer to your needs.

Or you know, try bitcoin instead? 🤷🏻‍♂️