Bitcoin is the new era of internet currency. It is indeed easy to exchange for fiat currency and also many online merchants have started accepting bitcoin. Companies are installing bitcoin ATMs. Even though it is still in a limbo of being a currency of real world, the growth story still continues.
However, bitcoin is not easy to earn. A decent amount of bitcoin cant be earned through signature campaign which many people consider a good source of money. To earn a decent amount of bitcoin, you need to trade in the exchanges. This is not an easy task and requires a lot of attention. It also involves a certain amount of risk.
Exactly, it's the new era of Internet currency but that doesn't mean currency altogether.
I think there will always be an appeal to physical money due to its obvious convenience and the separation from banks. Bitcoin will be a huge player in future money, but only online. Although to be honest, I do think that government regulated money isn't completely dead and will continue to function well enough irrespective of Bitcoin's performance. I don't believe all of the people who claim that Bitcoin is going to entirely take over currency, especially when it's not scalable even with the best available solutions.