GoMining CEO Mark Zalan challenges the "digital gold" narrative, arguing Bitcoin must transition into a functional currency via 2026 payment rails designed to outperform legacy giants like Visa and Mastercard.

GoMining CEO, Mark Zalan, joined CoinDesk Live at Consensus Hong Kong to challenge bitcoin's "digital gold" narrative. Zalan explains why Bitcoin must evolve from a stagnant investment into a functional currency to achieve true mass adoption. He breaks down the infrastructure hurdles preventing everyday spending and how GoMining’s 2026 rollout of new payment rails aims to outperform legacy giants like Visa and MasterCard.

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This episode was hosted live by Jennifer Sanasie at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, presented by Hex Trust.