It is really complicated to the ordinary people who really do not have any knowledge in bitcoin or crypto currencies, why did I say so? It is because even me I experienced that, I find it hard to explain to my friends and my family on how cryptos really works and how they can be benefited with this.
I believe what you said was right. Its hard to begin in something you don't have any knowledge in. It applies to everywhere. I mean there's a forum here where you can learn about the stuffs happenig here in the industry but it's better if you have some experienced and well versed people who can guide you through it. And in time you will learn it. It takes quite a reading but it's all worth a go