Golden age will be when lightning payments become widespread, which is what will happen in 3-4 years. Other aspects that are important and that can shine even more as well:
  • Security of on chain payments and storage as a global reserve asset/currency.
  • Valuation.
However, what will bring it to the masses is the speed and simplicity of lightning as a global payment network. Grandma does not really care about security or price increase (if she is not investing, which is and still will be, the case for most people in the world).