Since discovery, #Bitcoin's predominant use case has been as a scarce digital commodity, akin to digital gold.

What's underappreciated, is that the growth & adoption of the lightning Network is opening up new possibilities to build amazing Bitcoin based products.

From gaming and social networking to remittance payments, these niche markets are where the new opportunites exist for #Bitcoin entrepreneurs.

This is to say the #Bitcoin industry offers a “Long Tail” where exchanges serve the commodity demand. This is the"head" of the distribution curve and the long tail represents a large number of niche offerings catering to specific needs.

In this article I explore Bitcoin's long tail by looking at the diverse range of niche opportunities and use cases for #Bitcoin that go beyond it's role as a store of value.