1. Decentralization – No central authority controls it. Power to the people. 2. Volatility – High risk, high reward. Prices can swing fast. 3. Security – Blockchain is secure, but scams and hacks are real. 4. Ownership – “Not your keys, not your coins.” Use cold wallets. 5. Innovation – Crypto fuels DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and more. 6. Regulation – Global governments are still figuring it out. 7. Transparency – All transactions are public and traceable. 8. Hype vs. Utility – Some tokens are useful, others just trendy. 9. Adoption – Still early. Mass use is growing but slow. 10. Do Your Own Research (DYOR) – Always study before investing.