We see that all the time in some countries cryptocurrencies are banned or in the contrary they start to make a special regulation. It shows that everyone want to do something with it but don't really know what, yet. Maybe you guys can guess, as experts from the crypto community, what do we need for normal living in a blockchain world?
For me, this are the things crypto is lacking right now.
1. Lack of mass adoption - Yes, this is the most problem of crypto right now. Most probably because of the volatility nature of crypto, they are afraid to invest in it. Maybe most people in the world doesn't hear or even know the existence of cryptocurrency. We need a way to advertise cryptocurrency around the world. Social media is one. Conference is second and many more.
2. Lack of regulation - As posted by @kakmakr above, yes bitcoin was created to give people financial freedom and to prevent the use of banks but I also agree with @Mpamaegbu that the government must do some regulations in order for the scammers and fraudulent activities to be stop. Governments must involve themselves here in crypto but only in the fraudulent activities that the scammers are doing.
3. Technology - We accept it that most countries around the world cannot cope up with the current technology of some first world countries like Japan or USA. There are people around the world that doesn't have smartphone. Some areas especially the remote areas doesn't have access to internet.
There are many more I think but these are the most things crypto is lacking.
Well I understand what you are saying by lack of mass adoption, but I don't think that is something that is missing. That is simple a product of all the other things that we are missing at the moment. Once those issues are addressed, I'm sure adoption will follow normally.
I completely agree with the lack of regulation issue. This is a very important one in my opinion, because we all know the majority of people and big investors will only jump into crypto once it gets regulated. Until them this will be a very speculative asset, and most people will be afraid to risk an investment or adoption. This needs to be something for all, and not just the "fearless".
As for technology I do agree with you but not at the same level. I don't think not having a cell phone is a problem. Banks can't reach the population without infrastructure, and they need way more than a cell phone. So I think that crypto is well ahead of them, since it just needs internet access and a cell phone. Those things are easy to accomplish in most countries.