Well, I like the blockchain technology... but I have some major problems with it.
Instead of being regulated and utilized so it's a useful technology it's just become a giant faux-economy.
Exchanges, news, prices, altcoins. It never seems to end. Every coin is just feeding into bitcoin for profit. It wouldn't be so bad if there were limited hours for trading but of course because of how the blockchain works it is a 24/7 economy.
Everyone is just trying to one-up the next person by manipulating numbers to their advantage. Sure, that's a lot like the stock market but at the end of the day cryptocurrencies never produce anything other than more coins. Companies produce products and services.
Most every coin uses underhanded trolling tactics like hype accounts, insider bribes, and worse. There's nothing redeemable about the vast majority of this space.
I know there will be mostly defenders of the stupidity but god-damn it is truly ridiculous.
I understand what you mean but still it is differenr with this.
It is easier for us. We are the owner and we are the manager. Regarding about companies that would produce products while you invested in it for profit if it is successful. There is risk there also. It is just almost the same. There might not be a product with bitcoin but think of it as a next currency if it is all ready or they accepted it. For now, better profit from it. Even with the other coins. Use it as a tool to make life easier.