Well it's the "Internet of money" like Andreas says.
Most people concentrate on the negative side, like MtGox / Price volitility / Scams / Hacks and ignore the positive side of things, like :
1. Individuals control their own money.
2. No exorbant banking fees
3. Quick transaction verification {No reversal}
4. Makes micro transactions VERY easy, with virtually no fees
5. Global transfers of any amount {You choose your fee}
6. No central organization manipulating the currency
7. Deflasionary
8. Public / transparent ledger
9. Degree of Anonymity
What did I leave out? Only that it's the best invention since sliced bread.
There are so many positive features, that would make such a big difference, and we cry over silly things.
I really like these good points.
"2. No exorbant banking fees
3. Quick transaction verification {No reversal}
4. Makes micro transactions VERY easy, with virtually no fees
5. Global transfers of any amount {You choose your fee}"