Blockchain will change everything. When I went to Brasil last time her dad was really interested in BTC but wasn't ready to take that next step (to buy). With STEEM that next step became so much easier. And this is only 2 years ago!
The key to the success to all this lies of course in the acceptance of the Steem dollar as a currency. I wouldn't mind at all being paid in Steem dollars because for me it represents value.
If the city were her dad lives would accept Steem dollars as a currency because they feel it has value we are where we want to be. No need to exchange anything.
As of yet, this is not the case of course, but I'll hope it will be someday. STEEM being used on a social media platform makes a huge difference in speeding this all up. That's why I love this place so much.