Bitcoin isn’t just another buzzword. Bitcoin has become the coolest kid at school that everyone wants a friend with. But why? We do it because it makes everything click.

Let’s first start with trust. Bitcoin, which is transparent as an open-book in a society where it’s hard to trust what you see or hear, offers transparency. Each transaction gets recorded in a public ledger referred to as the Blockchain. Imagine it like a diary, which anyone can view but cannot alter. Transparency builds trust with users, without the use of intermediaries.

Imagine that you are sending money from Japan to a friend. Banks would make you jump hoops, charge steep fees, and process the transfer over days. Bitcoin is almost like giving cash to a close friend. It’s quick, easy and virtually free.

Here, security is also a major concern. Imagine a vault which is impossible to break because its combination changes every single second. Bitcoin transactions can be made secure by cryptographic techniques. It’s Fort Knox with a cooler look.

Next let’s talk accessibility. Ever opened a banking account without the right documentation? You can’t climb Everest if you don’t have the right gear. Bitcoin eliminates these barriers because it allows anyone with internet to access the financial market.

Let’s not forget decentralization, either! Imagine that each leaf of a tree has its own roots. When one fails, the others thrive. Bitcoin works on a network of computers around the world, not centralized central banks as with traditional currencies. This means that there is no central authority.

What’s that? Remember when the only purpose of smartphones was to call and text? Apps are transforming our phones into mini-computers. Bitcoin is not just used to buy stuff. It also opens the door for decentralized software (dApps), smart contracts, and other applications. These innovations are transforming industries ranging from finance and real estate.

Bitcoin’s quirks are not to be overlooked. You can get your head spinning faster by experiencing volatility than you would on a roller coaster while blindfolded. One day your stock is up 20% and the following day it’s down 30%. That’s the beauty of it!

Have you ever heard of the term “HODL?” Hold On for dear life is what it stands for. It is what many crypto-enthusiasts do during market swings, rather than selling their assets in a hurry.

Funny story: my buddy bought pizza using bitcoins back in the day when they were worth nothing. Today, those pizzas could have cost him hundreds of millions if had he kept them. Moral? Moral?

Where does that leave us then? The future is exciting, a frontier where innovation and opportunities meet.

What it boils down to is not only embracing the change, but also dancing gracefully in chaos and keeping your eyes wide open.