People will always be quick to say how bitcoin provides opportunity and wealth and that those are its main contribution to society. I beg to differ though. Bitcoin revolutionizes the way transactions work as it completely removes the trust factor. It set off the rise of other cryptocurrencies, which are really pushing innovation to be able to overtake Bitcoin. It serves as both the pioneer and as a paragon that spurs competition. The ideals behind it and the effects they brought about is Bitcoin's true contribution.