Bitcoin is still young - it's only been around since 2009! As it grows up, more people might use it, more stores might accept it, and new technologies might make it even better. The future of Bitcoin is exciting!

Bitcoin is still growing and changing. Think about it: the internet was created in the 1980s, but it took many years before most people used it every day. Bitcoin might follow a similar path!

Here are some ways Bitcoin might change in the future:

• More people using it: As more people learn about Bitcoin, more might start using it. This could make Bitcoin more valuable and useful.
• More stores accepting it: More shops, websites, and services might let you pay with Bitcoin. Some big companies like Microsoft already accept Bitcoin!
• Better technology: The Lightning Network (remember that from Lesson 11?) is making Bitcoin faster and cheaper to use. Other new technologies might make Bitcoin even better in the future.
• More countries adopting it: Some countries are already making Bitcoin an official currency. More might do this in the future.

By the time you're an adult, Bitcoin might be very different from how it is today! It might be easier to use, more widely accepted, and a normal part of everyday life for many people.

Of course, no one knows exactly what will happen. Bitcoin could become super important, or it might not work out. That's why it's smart to learn about it but also to be careful and not put all your money in it.