The primary draw to cryptocurrencies as a currencies is one of principle and theory - many people are enamored by the notion of a currency that is outside of th

The primary draw to cryptocurrencies as a currencies is one of principle and theory - many people are enamored by the notion of a currency that is outside of the control of any government or other centralized entity. It's the same drive that draws people to any sort of cryptography. The primary draw to cryptocurrencies as commodities is the mere fact that they exist. It's pretty much a universal constant that a speculative market will arise around anything that can be traded.