[Paul T]

Originally Posted by turbofan

I can relate to the perspective that Bitcoin and crypto generally feel speculative, especially when compared to traditional investments like real estate or stocks. I've dabbled in crypto to diversify, but I've had my fair share of worries about wallet security. There's always that lingering concern about scams or losing access, which isn't something you typically stress over with other asset classes.

That’s the biggest issue that will keep the average Joe away IMO. If you get scammed, lose your code or even just make a mistake transacting, you can lose your coins forever. No customer service to call, no password reset, just gone forever.