Bitcoin is following the same path towards mass adoption as other technologies like the internet and social media.

One can earn money by working, selling things, or exchanging other currencies, similarly, one can earn bitcoins by mining (working in a virtual world), getting paid in bitcoins for selling goods, or purchasing bitcoins by exchanging existing currencies (like US dollars).

Recent developments demonstrate the strong future potential of the currency. And venture capitalists, pouring in large amounts of capital into the currency, are in it to reap a great return from long-term potential.