I just show people how much I've made since crypto started taking off. Then I show them the deposits into my accounts. I also show them the passive income I make on a daily basis, (which is about how much they make each day working their little asses off) and that usually does the trick. I've already converted 5 people doing this.
They've heard of AT LEAST Bitcoin, so the seed has been planted. They just need to see someone THEY KNOW PERSONALLY show them, in person, how it's not just "fantasy". They can prosper as well. The tricky part is getting them to want to invest more than $100 into cryptos. Nothing will happen for $100.
Way to go! I'm glad to hear you have been so successful. Will follow so I can read what has helped you.
Generally, I am not comfortable sharing my gains with people, and others feel the same.
If I ever get wildly successful on steemit that might change, though...
I think the biggest hurdle is that it seems to good to be true, or too technical for most people. You have to walk them through it. And most will be skeptical unless you can show them proof. Its just the way it is.
I agree that it is too technical for most people, which is why showing them that countries with hyperinflation use bitcoin sort of short circuits the need for walking them through it.