I see it as a long term store of wealth / commodity. A savings plan that is pretty much guaranteed to see good returns. However, I see at as more than that, and this is where it gets quite political. I can see it changing the world in a decade and liberating many people that have been repressed by current financial institutions that prey on the vulnerable in the pursuit of greed. Imagine what could happen in parts of the world where people don't have access to banking? As long as they have a smartphone, then they can be connected, involved and represented. The pillars of the old system are shaking, and will eventually crumble and collapse. It'll be a rock journey ahead, but one that bitcoin will succeed at in my opinion.