What do you actually use your ETH for besides trading/staking?

Most conversations around ETH are about trading, staking yields, or long-term positioning. That’s fine, but I’m more interested in actual usage.

Where does ETH realistically make sense outside of speculation?

From what I’ve seen, it shows up most in DeFi, NFTs, and certain online services; but even then, gas fees can make smaller transactions feel inefficient. It’s not always obvious where ETH fits as something you use rather than just hold or lock up.

I’ve experimented a bit with different use cases, mostly around digital services and entertainment. Some platforms are clearly designed with ETH in mind, while others just support it as an extra option without really optimizing the experience. A few setups, like Metaspins, seem to lean more into direct crypto usage, but even there it depends on fees, timing, and how smooth the process actually is.

So I want to know. What are you using ETH for right now that feels practical, not just theoretical?