It doesn't have to be this way though. You can get Bitcoin by downloading some software, generating a key, giving some cash to somebody with Bitcoin and receive

It doesn't have to be this way though. You can get Bitcoin by downloading some software, generating a key, giving some cash to somebody with Bitcoin and receive it on your wallet. You can do this with no identification points at all. The main trick is finding somebody with Bitcoin which is getting easier all the time. If you are using it as an investment vehicle that is different. But as a currency/ banking this is different. That said, faster transaction speeds and lower fees are very important.