Unfortunately, appreciation on this technology is more regarding asset 'aspects' of cryptocurrency. People are just making use of the market price volatility, and not its nature as a digital currency.
Without these people, I doubt Bitcoin will propagate. People are interested in profit. They have all ears when it comes to money. Do you think people will listen if you explain Bitcoin in technical terms? I bet they will be bored and probably become sleepy. But the moment we talk about profit and possible huge profit, people are all ears. This kind of regards about Bitcoin helps Bitcoin a lot in terms of adoption.
But for sure as progressive development continues, there would be a time in the future wherein Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies would be acknowledged as one of the reliable alternatives to daily transactions. And once that day come? No one know yet if changes would be on this industry's side in general. Regulation might take place and that would increase transaction fees due to possible taxation in the future. But I hope people would still appreciate the beauty of blockchain.
I agree, once Bitcoin gathers enough audience and community, the true function of Bitcoin will shine. Like right now, some country is starting to accept Bitcoin as a mode of payment, many merchants are now accepting Bitcoin and even local stores, because of LN development is able to accept Bitcoin as option of payment without having to wait for long time just to confirm the transaction.