the normal stock market is quite frankly 'rigged' you are unable to invest into startup companies or projects because of strict guidelines. this is where crypto shines right now you are able to invest early on in projects and earn profits as the company grows, well above what you would be able to do on the stock market. more and more projects are also looking into the revenue share model and pos to reward their long-term holders. it is what a lot of people are looking for as there is a ton of tokens (or coins) out there that is only worth something because of their name and not because their coin/token are useful in any way.
RE: Bitshares is MASSIVELY underrated; one gateway(Cryptobridge) is worth 25% of the ENTIRE Bitshares platform