I perceive bitcoin as a future currency and a long term investment opportunity due to it's hike in price. On the other hand, I think earning bitcoin is a means of getting rich though I don't rely on it as my only source of income. I have other business that earn me money in fiat currency online and offline. The bottom line is that I love bitcoin because it has helped me solve some of my pressing needs. Secondly, the exchange rate of 1 btc to my local currency is enormous.